Ducati DesertX Rally Makes Its Debut in India: Price Begins at Rs 24 Lakh

Performance-oriented two-wheeler manufacturer Ducati has launched the powerful off-roader DesertX Rally in India. It is priced at Rs 23.70 (ex-showroom). The company is all set to start deliveries from May 2024. The ADV can be booked either through authorized dealerships or online through Ducati’s official website.

What’s new compared to the standard model?
The newly launched DesertX Rally is out for all off-road enthusiasts. The model is equipped with some strong cutting-edge technology, making it quite advanced compared to the standard version of the DesertX. The new Ducati DesertX Rally comes with an aggressive style statement, with heavy fairing on the sides, front front fender, machined gear pedals and forged carbon sump guard. The motorcycle rides 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 rear, it is treated by a mono-shock with 20mm of extra 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 some advanced features like 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 kinds of important information related to vehicles like RPM, speed, riding mode, gear, fuel efficiency and other alerts.

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