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Ducati DesertX Now Available In Malaysia – RM112,900

The all-new Ducati DesertX has finally landed in Malaysia exactly a year after its global introduction back in December 2021.

The DesertX is Ducati first fully-capable off-road middleweight adventure bike.
Features the tried and tested, Testastretta 937cc 11-degree Desmodromic engine.

Coming in at RM112,900, the Ducati DesertX is the latest contender in a competitive ADV category which includes the Triumph Tiger 900 Rally, Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin and the upcoming MV Agusta Lucky Explorer 9.5.

Catch our review of the 2022 Ducati DesertX in Italy:

According to Ducati, the DesertX is heavily inspired by the rally raiders that competed in the Paris-Dakar Rally during the 80s and 90s.

Dressed in an all-white with red accents, the DesertX appears in a heavy off-road elements combines with a distinctive twin circular LED headlights with DRL (Daytime Running Light).

The Ducati DesertX is built around an all-new steel trellis frame, aimed to improve rigidity especially in rough terrain. It also come equipped with a dedicated long travel suspension settings paired to a 21″ front and 18″ rear wheel.

The suspension system is handled by a full-adjustable Kayaba 46mm upside-down front forks and full-adjustable Kayaba monoshock with preload adjustment.

Other standard features available on the DesertX includes:

Wheelie Control
Engine Brake Control
Ducati Quick Shift
Cruise Control
Ducati Brake Light
USB power Socket
Steering damper
21L tank (with additional 8L tank as optional)

Meanwhile, braking is done by 320mm aluminium flange semi-floating disc paired to a Brembo M50 callipers and assisted by Bosch Cornering ABS.

At the heart sits the 937cc Testastretta 11-degree Desmodromic engine capable of producing 110hp @ 9,250rpm and 92Nm @ 6,500rpm.

However, in respect to the same engine used on the Monster and Hypermotard, Ducati has updated the powerplant with lighter components.

In turn, the new Testastretta on the DesertX is now 1.7kg lighter, contributed by a new sound absorbing covers, new clutch, new clutch cover, revised gearbox and ignition stick coils.

According to Ducati, the engine has also been tweaked to allow for more seamless low-speed changes.

Ducati also optimised the riders seat, to ensure comfort on-road and off-road with an adjustable saddle. The pillion seat can also be remove.

Taller dashboard also allow riders to to see the 5″ TFT dash while standing up.

The DesertX offers six riding modes comprising of Sport, Touring, Urban, Wet, Enduro and Rally. Riders can also adjust the power modes accordingly.

In addition, Ducati Malaysia also brings a wide range of accessories and DesertX-themed apparel for every Ducatisti.

Ducati DesertX Didedahkan – Enjin Testastretta 110HP, Tangki 21L

Episod akhir Ducati World Premier menyaksikan pengeluar motosikal Itali itu memperkenalkan keluarga baharu, Ducati DesertX 2022.

DesertX yang sebelum ini membuat penampilan pada 2019 sebagai jentera konsep, akhirnya dirasmikan Ducati.

Ducati DesertX bakal sertai pasaran ADV yang ketika ini cukup kompetitif dengan persaingan dari Triumph Tiger 900 Rally, Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin dan akan datang, MV Agusta Lucky Explorer 9.5.

Menurut Ducati, DesertX mendapat inspirasi daripada jentera Cagiva Elefant yang suatu ketika dulu beraksi di Rali Paris-Dakar pada era 80an dan 90an.

Tampil dengan pilihan warna serba putih dengan gabungan kemasan merah seakan menyerupai penaja Lucky Strike pada Elefant, DesertX dilengkapi dengan ciri off-road tegar.

Bahagian depan DesertX paling menonjol dengan penggunaan lampu LED berbentuk bulat dengan fungsi daytime running light (DRL).

Penggunaan kerangka steel-trellis baharu menjaminkan ketahanan yang lebih baik sewaktu tunggangan lasak manakala suspensi dengan jarak perjalanan panjang yang dipadankan bersama tayar 21″ depan dan 18″ belakang menawrkan tunggangan yang lebih baik sewaktu ‘off-road’.

Sistem suspensi hadir menerusi fork depan USD 46mm dari Kayaba (boleh laras) dan monoshock Kayaba (boleh laras).

Antara ciri menarik lain ditawarkan:

Wheelie Control
Engine Brake Control
Ducati Quick Shift
Cruise Control
Ducati Brake Light
USB power Socket
Steering damper

Sementara itu, meskipun tampil dengan ciri adventure, Ducati DesertX ini juga sesuai untuk tunggangan jarak jauh hasil bantuan tangki 21L. Menariknya kapasiti tangki boleh ditambah lagi 8L yang boleh dipasang di bahagia subframe kanan jentera.

Aspek membrek pula dikendalikan menerusi cakera brek depan 320mm yang dipadankan bersama kaliper brek Brembo M50 sambil dibantu Cornering ABS oleh Bosch.

Ducati DesertX ini dikuasakan enjin Testastretta 937cc 11-darjah yang berkemampuan menghasilkan 110hp dan 92Nm.

Meskipun enjin dipinjamkan dari model Hypermotard dan SuperSport 950, Ducati telah mengemaskini enjin tersebut dengan komponen yang lebih ringan dan berjaya membuang sebanyak 1.7kg.

Tempat duduk penunggang dan pillion juga lebih selesa dan boleh diselaraskan mengikut keselesaan. Menurut Ducati, tempat duduk pillion juga boleh ditanggalkan.

Pada masa sama, bahagian papan pemuka yang menempatkan skrin TFT 5″ juga lebih tinggi bagi membolehkan penunggang melihat dengan lebih mudah meskipun sewaktu berdiri.

Ducati DesertX ini menawarkan enam mod tunggangan yang merangkumi Sport, Touring, Urban, Wet, Enduro dan Rally. Penunggang juga boleh mengubah Power Mode mengikut keselesaan.

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pembonceng.
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Ducati has announced that their 2018 Ducati XDiavel S will be getting a host of new upgrades including a brand new colour; Iceberg White.

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Equipped with a 1,262cc V-Twin Testastretta DVT engine, the XDiavel produces 156hp and 129Nm of gut-churning torque for maximum dose of fun.

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Ducati Malaysia (Next Bike Sdn Bhd) just introduced the new and improved Ducati Multistrada 1200 DVT earlier this evening in its flagship Ducati Centre Petaling Jaya showroom. Two variants were presented starting with the standard Ducati Multistrada 1200 DVT ABS, followed by the higher-spec Ducati Multistrada 1200 S DVT. (more…)

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The all-new Ducati DesertX has finally landed in Malaysia exactly a year after its global introduction back in December 2021.

Catch our review of the 2022 Ducati DesertX in Italy:

Ducati has announced that their 2018 Ducati XDiavel S will be getting a host of new upgrades including a brand new colour; Iceberg White.

The 2018 XDiavel S will also get a brand new suspension package to provide even more comfort for both rider and pillion.

Equipped with a 1,262cc V-Twin Testastretta DVT engine, the XDiavel produces 156hp and 129Nm of gut-churning torque for maximum dose of fun.

Ducati and Diesel teams up again to create limited edition Ducati Diavel Diesel.

Meet the Monster of all Monsters, the all-new Ducati Monster 1200 R.

All-new Ducati Monster 1200 R officially teased – slated to become Ducati brand’s most powerful naked bike ever.

Ducati Malaysia (Next Bike Sdn Bhd) kick-starts bi-annual Asia Ducati Week 2014 edition with the Malaysian debut of the new 2015 Ducati Diavel.

New Ducati Testastretta DVT engine technology revealed, 2015 Multistrada will adopt it first.

Ducati set to introduce new engine with ‘DVT’ variable valve timing (VVT) technology this month.

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