Ducati DesertX Rally launched in India, Price Starts at Rs 24 lakh

Ducati DesertX Rally. (File photo)

The performance-oriented two-wheeler manufacturer Ducati has launched a powerful off-roader DesertX Rally in India. It has been priced at Rs 23.70 (ex-showroom).

The company is all set to kickstart the deliveries from May 2024 onwards. The ADV either can be booked through an authorized dealership or online via Ducati’s official website.

What’s New Compared to Standard Model?

The newly launched DesertX Rally has been released for all off-road enthusiasts. The model is equipped with some robust cutting-edge technology, which makes quite advanced compared to the standard version of DesertX.

The all-new Ducati DesertX Rally comes with an aggressive style statement, featuring heavy fairing on the sides, a raised front fender, machined gear pedals, and a forged carbon sump guard. The motorcycle runs on a 21-inch front wheel, while the rear comes with an 18-inch spoked wheel.

Suspension Setup

It gets KYB upside-down forks at the front, complimented by a decent amount of fairing. When it comes to the back, it is treated by a mono-shock with 20 mm of additional suspension travel at both ends.

Top Features

Customers can enjoy the motorcycle in six riding modes – Sport, Urban, Wet, Touring, Rally and Enduro. To make it more advanced in the segment, it has been given some advanced features such as wheelie control, traction control, cornering ABS and whatnot.

For the rider, it has a Bluetooth-enabled 5-inch digital instrument console on board. The unit provides all sorts of important information related to the vehicles such as RPM, speed, riding mode, gear, fuel efficiency, and warnings among others.

Engine Details

Speaking about the powertrain, DesertX Rally uses a 937cc Testrastretta twin-cylinder engine. It is the same unit, which has been used in the standard model. It generates a maximum power of 108 bhp at 9,250 rpm and 92 Nm of peak torque at 6,500 rpm.