DesertX is Ducati's adventure bike built for real dirt, with a 21-inch front and 18-inch rear wheel and a striking look inspired by African rally raids.
Model shown: Ducati DesertX in Matt Star White Silk, $16,995 MSRP
Starting at $16,995 MSRP
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MSRP is the manufacturer’s suggested retail price. It does not include freight, setup, the $85 doc fee, taxes or registration; each bike in stock shows its total price.
Financing as low as 1.99% APR on approved credit. Ends 10/31/26. on some of the bikes listed here, through October 31. Offer details
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Total price includes freight, setup and the $85 doc fee on new bikes, and the $85 doc fee on pre-owned bikes. How our prices work
2-year factory warranty
Unlimited mileage, from Ducati.
Service every 9,000 miles
Or every 12 months, whichever comes first.
It's at ease on trails and asphalt alike, and one look is enough to have you planning a trip toward the horizon. Choices include the 937cc DesertX and DesertX Discovery and the all-new DesertX V2, and every one of them is an adventure waiting to happen.
Off road the DesertX feels composed and easy to place, and blasting down an open fire road on it's sheer exhilaration. The new V2 engine's smooth, tractable pull helps you find grip on loose ground, and its wide handlebar and slim middle let you move freely when you stand on the pegs. Back on the highway it settles in comfortably, so the ride to the trailhead is part of the fun.
“In the prior version, I felt it was begging me to shift at specific intervals, but with the new V2 engine, the power is accessible across wider rev ranges.”
“You can go as low as you dare with the revs, and there's no chain clattering or judder, just a silky smooth delivery.”
This generation arrived for 2026.
The 890cc V2 replaces the 937cc Testastretta. It makes 110 hp, with 70% of peak torque by 3,000 rpm, and valve checks move to 28,000 miles with oil changes about every 9,000 miles.
The first four gears are shorter for crawling over obstacles, and sixth is taller for calmer highway miles.
A dedicated aluminum monocoque frame doubles as the airbox, and the air filter now comes out quickly for cleaning after a dusty day.
A progressive full-floater linkage replaces the direct-mount shock, soft early in the stroke and firmer on big hits. The new fully adjustable KYB fork has independent damping adjustment on each leg.
A 4.8-gallon polymer tank is slimmer and carries its fuel low, and the pegs move back while the bars and seat move forward for easier standing. Seat height is 34.6 inches, down to 33.1 with a low seat and lowering kit.
Brembo M4.32 calipers now work on smaller 12-inch discs with a redesigned master cylinder and lever, for better modulation in the dirt.
Six riding modes including Enduro and Rally, four cornering ABS levels with two for dirt, a new 5-inch TFT with a Rally tripmaster view, and Quick Shift 2.0 with no external sensor to get knocked off.
2027 DesertX, from Ducati’s U.S. site (opens in a new tab) as of October 11, 2026, in US units. Specifications are the manufacturer’s and may change.
Ortega Highway, Angeles Crest, the track and the commute. Ask us about the bike, the gear or the route, and you get an answer from someone who has been there. Meet the team
Pick it up here, set up and test ridden by our techs. Need it delivered? Ask us about delivery options. How it works
Same 937cc engine and chassis. The Discovery adds a touring windscreen and heated grips, a central stand, protection for the engine and water pump, a radiator grille, reinforced handguards and the Ducati Multimedia System with turn-by-turn navigation via app.
Ducati lists 34.4 inches for the DesertX and Discovery, with accessory seats and a low suspension kit down to 33.3 inches. The DesertX V2 is 34.6 inches as standard, with options down to 33.1 inches.
Six: Sport, Touring, Urban, Wet, Enduro and Rally. They work with a 6-axis inertial platform that supports Cornering ABS, Ducati Traction Control, Ducati Wheelie Control and Engine Brake Control.
The lowest-priced 2026 is $304 more than the lowest-priced 2027. Lowest Total Price on the bikes we have listed.
We don’t have a checked list of what changed between the 2026 and 2027 DesertX. Ask us and we’ll walk you through both.
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MSRP is the manufacturer’s suggested retail price. It does not include freight, setup, the $85 doc fee, taxes or registration; each bike in stock shows its total price. How our prices work
Tax, license, registration, government fees, any finance charges and any electronic filing fee are extra.
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