The all-new Ducati DesertX V2 has been marketed as one of the most extreme off-roading motorcycles with a twin-cylinder engine globally
The all-new Ducati DesertX V2 was presented in a camouflaged livery at the EICMA 2025 in Italy. Now, the company has taken the wraps off the new ADV motorcycle along with technical specs. Using a monocoque frame, the DesertX V2 borrows the twin-cylinder engine from the new Monster V2. The DesertX V2 is not anticipated to launch in the Indian market anytime soon as it has not been listed in the brand’s calendar of confirmed launches this year in India. However, it should/must be introduced in our country due to its extreme off-roading capabilities and growing demand for ADV bikes in India.
The all-new Ducati DesertX V2 rides on 21-inch front and 18-inch rear wire-spoke wheels as standard. The Italian brand claims that it has been developed from the feedback received during the most challenging terrains, including the Erzbergrodeo, the Rally of Albania, the Transanatolia and the 1,500 kilometres of desert in the NORRA Mexican 1000 Rally. The adventure bike comes with class-leading service intervals of 15,000 km or two years.
Ducati states that the airbox has been repositioned in the all-new DesertX V2 to offer better access to the air filter. It can be easily removed and cleaned after every off-road ride. The adventure motorcycle gets a rear trellis frame and aluminium swingarm as standard. The stopping power comes from Brembo-sourced 305 mm front and rear disc brakes with M4.32 monobloc calipers.
The DesertX V2 boasts of a progressive linkage for the rear suspension. It is packed with Pirelli Scorpion Rally Street tyres in sizes 90/90 and 150/70 for the front and rear wheels, respectively. Some of the notable highlights of the adventure bike are wide handlebars, rear-set footpegs, 18-litre polymer fuel tank, 880 mm saddle height and higher position front mudguard. Rolled out in a Matt Star White Silk colour, it tips the weighing scale at 209 kg.
Ducati DesertX V2 comes equipped with a plethora of modern and advanced features in the form of Four levels of Cornering ABS, Ducati Traction Control (DTC), Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC), Engine Brake Control (EBC), Riding Modes (Sport, Touring, Urban, Wet, Enduro and Rally), Ducati Quick Shift 2.0, 5-inch TFT dashboard, Display Modes (Road, Road Pro and Rally), and two USB ports.
At the heart, the DesertX V2 houses the 890cc twin-cylinder V2 engine which is claimed to be the lightest twin-cylinder engine with four valves per cylinder ever produced by Ducati. It generates max power of 108 bhp at 9000 rpm and peak torque of 92 Nm at 7000 rpm. Ducati states that 70 percent of the maximum torque value is already available from 3,000 rpm onwards. The engine is linked to a 6-speed gearbox.
