Ducati DesertX Discovery : If you are also a fan of adventure bikes, then there is a great news for you! Ducati has launched its new adventure bike, Ducati DesertX Discovery in the Indian market. This bike is a new member of the Ducati family and is perfect for off-roading. It falls between the standard DesertX and the top-end DesertX Rally, meaning a perfect balance of features and performance! So, without delay, let’s know everything about the Ducati DesertX Discovery!
Price: Premium bike, premium price!
The ex-showroom price of the newly launched Ducati DesertX Discovery has been kept at ₹ 21,78,200 in India. This price is ₹ 3,54,000 more than the standard model, but ₹ 1,92,600 less than the top Rally variant. Meaning, this bike fits exactly in the middle in terms of features and price.
Engine: Powerful engine, blast of power!
The Ducati DesertX Discovery is powered by a 937cc liquid-cooled L-twin engine that generates 110 bhp of power at 9250 RPM and 92 Nm of torque at 6500 RPM. The engine is mated to a bi-directional quickshifter and a 6-speed gearbox with slip and assist clutch. Meaning, there is no match for power and performance!
Features: There is a line of features!
There is no dearth of features in the Ducati DesertX Discovery. In this you will get:
5 inch TFT instrument cluster: With turn-by-turn navigation system, call and SMS alerts, music control and smartphone connectivity.
6 riding modes: Touring, Sport, Wet, Urban, Enduro and Rally – for all types of riding conditions.
Three level cornering ABS system: Full attention to safety!
Wheelie Control, Engine Braking Control, Cruise Control, Traction Control: To make riding even easier and safer.
Self-canceling indicators and steering dampers: And many more features that enhance the riding experience.
Suspension Setup: Comfortable and controlled riding!
The Ducati DesertX Discovery bike gets KYB inverted forks in the front and KYB monoshock suspension setup at the rear, which you can adjust as per your wish. Talking about braking, there are 320mm dual disc brakes at the front and 265mm disc brakes at the rear, and switchable single-channel ABS is also available as standard. The bike gets 21-inch spoke wheels at the front and 18-inch spoke wheels at the rear, which are perfect for off-roading.
This adventure bike has a 21-litre fuel tank, and weighs 210 kg. The seat height is 875 mm, which increases to 890 mm after installing accessories.