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Ducati DesertX

Adventure Motorcycle · Petrol

111.52 PS
Power
92 Nm
Torque
17.8 kmpl
Mileage

Variant

3 variants
Ex-showroom · DesertX Standard ₹19.59 Lakh
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The Spec'd take

Why it stands out

  • 937cc Testastretta engine and a genuine 21-litre tank bring serious real off-road touring range
  • Real choice between Standard and a more off-road-focused Rally variant

Worth knowing

  • At 223 kg, its genuinely heavy for technical off-road riding compared to lighter ADV rivals
  • Real price premium of over Rs 5.3 lakh for the Rally variants extra off-road hardware

Performance

DesertX Standard
111.52PS
92Nm
GearboxManual

Rider safety

Cornering ABSTraction controlSlipper clutchRiding modesCruise control
Front disc320 mm
Rear brake265 mm

Rider fit

Seat height875 mm
Kerb weight223 kg
Wheelbase1,608 mm
Fuel tank21 L

Price

DesertX Standard
₹19.59 Lakh
Ex-showroom
On-road, Mumbai₹22.43 Lakh
EMI, 20% down, 5 years₹32,917 / month

Loan at 9.5% a year. Insurance in the on-road figure is an estimate.

Cockpit & tech

Ducati DesertX, interior
  • Display5-inch vertical Full-TFT Color Display with Rally and…
  • ConnectivityBluetooth / Ducati Multimedia System (DMS)
  • NavigationTurn-by-turn GPS Navigation
  • QuickshifterDucati Quick Shift (DQS) Up/Down
  • HeadlightTwin round Full-LED headlamps with dual DRL rings

Photos

10 photosExterior, Interior, Lifestyle, 1 colour

The Spec'd real-world audit

Highway Mileage / Range
Claimed: 17.8 kmpl
Safety
Cornering ABS

Vehicle Details

Variant / Tune DesertX / DesertX Discovery / DesertX Rally

Engine & Transmission

Displacement (cc) 937 cc Testastretta 11-Degree / 890 cc, 2026 Generation. Sources list the existing 937cc 108.6-110 bhp engine alongside the 2026 890cc 110 bhp monocoque iteration
Engine Type 2-Cylinder, Liquid-Cooled, 4 Valves per Cylinder, Desmodromic / Variable Valve Timing
Max Power 108.6-110 bhp @ 9,000-9,250 rpm
Max Torque 92-92.5 Nm @ 6,500-7,500 rpm
Bore x Stroke 94 mm x 67.5 mm (937cc) / 96 mm x 61.5 mm (890cc)
Compression Ratio 13.3:1
Cooling Liquid Cooled
Gearbox 6-Speed Manual with dedicated off-road gear ratios, short 1st and 2nd gears
Clutch Slipper and self-servo wet multiplate clutch with hydraulic control
Drive Type Chain Drive

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter Dual Disc, 320 mm semi-floating discs, Brembo M50 monobloc 4-piston radial calipers
Rear Brake Type & Diameter Single Disc, 265 mm, Brembo 2-piston floating caliper
ABS/CBS Type Bosch Cornering ABS, 3 levels with dedicated off-road ABS-off mode
Wheel Type Cross-spoke tubeless wheels
Front Tyre Size 90/90-21 (Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR)
Rear Tyre Size 150/70 R18 (Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR)

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension Fully adjustable 46 mm KYB USD fork, 230mm wheel travel
Rear Suspension Fully adjustable KYB monoshock with remote preload adjuster, aluminium double-sided swingarm, 220mm wheel travel
Frame Type Tubular Steel Trellis Frame / Aluminum Monocoque Frame
Wheelbase (mm) 1,608 mm
Ground Clearance (mm) 250 mm

Dimensions

Seat Height (mm) 875 mm, low seat option 865 mm, low suspension kit 845 mm
Kerb Weight (kg) 223 kg (202 kg dry weight)
Fuel Tank Capacity (L) 21 litres, optional 8-litre rear auxiliary fuel tank available

Instrument Cluster

Display Type 5-inch vertical Full-TFT Color Display with Rally and Standard display modes
Bluetooth Connectivity Bluetooth / Ducati Multimedia System (DMS)
Navigation Turn-by-turn GPS Navigation

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes Sport, Touring, Urban, Wet, Enduro, Rally
Traction Control Ducati Traction Control (DTC), 8 levels
Quickshifter Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) Up/Down
Cruise Control Yes, electronic cruise control
Additional Electronic Aids Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC), Engine Brake Control (EBC), heated grips ready, crash protection bars

Lights

Headlight Twin round Full-LED headlamps with dual DRL rings
Taillight Full LED
Turn Indicators LED

Seat & Storage

Seat Type Two-piece off-road saddle, rally single-piece seat available
Under-Seat Storage Easy-access tool compartment and air filter intake

Source Notes / Discrepancies

Source Notes / Discrepancies BikeWale, BikeDekho and ZigWheels all list three variants (DesertX Rs 19,59,200, Discovery Rs 23,27,900, Rally Rs 25,33,700), but Autocar India's DesertX page currently surfaces only the Discovery at Rs 23.28 lakh. Autocar India separately lists a DesertX V2 (890cc) as an upcoming India launch around November 2026, expected to replace this 937cc generation.

Every variant

3 variants, pick one to see its figures
VariantGearbox and driveEx-showroom
Best valueManual · RWD₹19.59 Lakh
Manual · RWD₹23.28 Lakh
Manual · RWD₹25.34 Lakh

On-road price

Ex-showroom price plus RTO road tax and insurance for your city.

Estimate only. Actual RTO tax, insurance and accessory costs vary by dealer and change with government notifications, so always confirm the final on-road price with your dealer.

Or see the full breakdown for a specific city:

Mumbai, Maharashtra Pune, Maharashtra New Delhi Bengaluru, Karnataka Chennai, Tamil Nadu Hyderabad, Telangana

Daily running cost

5-year cost to own

Purchase price plus 5 years of fuel and maintenance, minus estimated resale value.

Ducati DesertX: quick answers

Ducati DesertX price in India starts at ₹19.59 Lakh ex-showroom, about ₹21.64 Lakh on-road in New Delhi. Our pick for value is the DesertX Standard.

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What is the on-road price of the Ducati DesertX?

For the DesertX Standard, the cheapest version, it starts at about ₹21.64 Lakh in New Delhi, with road tax and insurance included. Elsewhere: Mumbai ₹22.43 Lakh, Pune ₹22.43 Lakh, Chennai ₹22.43 Lakh, Bengaluru ₹23.6 Lakh, Hyderabad ₹23.6 Lakh.

Which Ducati DesertX version is the best value?

Our pick is the DesertX Standard, at ₹19.59 Lakh ex-showroom.

What mileage does the Ducati DesertX give?

Up to 17.8 kmpl. That is the claimed figure; day-to-day mileage is usually lower. See every version's mileage and fuel cost

What brakes does the Ducati DesertX use?

Cornering ABS, according to its spec sheet.

What are the Ducati DesertX's main rivals?

The KTM 1290 Super Adventure S, Triumph Tiger 1200 and Aprilia Tuareg 660. See it side by side with the KTM 1290 Super Adventure S.

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