110 hp / 80.9 kW
Power
92 Nm
Torque
209 kg
Weight
890 ccm
Displacement
€ 19,290
Price (DE)
The 2027 Ducati DesertX Rally switches to the 110 hp 890cc V-twin and the aluminium monocoque of the standard DesertX. KYB suspension with 250/240 mm of travel, an Öhlins steering damper, a Termignoni titanium exhaust and 256 mm of ground clearance make it the most off-road-focused DesertX, for a 2,500 euro premium.
Model Details
| Markets Available | Europe (from April 2027), other markets to follow |
| Lifecycle | new |
| Changes | Compared with the 2024 DesertX Rally: 890cc V-twin with IVT and spring valves instead of the 937cc Testastretta (5.4 kg lighter), aluminium monocoque instead of steel trellis frame, tubeless spoked wheels (36 instead of 32 rear spokes), +20 mm suspension travel front and rear, seat height 900 instead of 910 mm, 18 instead of 21 litre tank, 1 kg lighter, new 5-inch landscape display, Quick Shift 2.0. |
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Model Info
| Vehicle Type | dual_sport |
| Variant Type | rally |
| Target Audience | Experienced off-road riders, rally and roadbook enthusiasts, adventure travellers with an off-road focus |
| Changes vs. Predecessor | 195,992 |
Engine & Performance
| Engine Type | 90° V-twin, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, variable intake timing (IVT), reinforced alternator |
| Cylinders | 2 |
| Displacement | 890 ccm |
| Bore x Stroke | 96 x 61,5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 13,1:1 |
| Power | 110 hp |
| Power (kW) | 80.9 kW |
| Power at RPM | 9,000 rpm |
| Torque | 92 Nm |
| Torque at RPM | 7,000 rpm |
| Fuel System | Electronic fuel injection with ride-by-wire |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled |
| Emission Standard | Euro 5+ |
Drivetrain
| Transmission | 6-speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Clutch | Wet multi-plate slipper clutch |
Performance
| Power-to-Weight | 0.5 hp/kg |
Chassis & Suspension
| Frame Type | Cast aluminium monocoque with cross brace, engine as stressed member, tubular steel subframe |
| Front Fork | USD fork, closed cartridge, DLC/Kashima coated, fully adjustable |
| Fork Brand | KYB |
| Fork Diameter | 48 mm |
| Front Travel | 250 mm |
| Front Suspension Adj. | Preload, rebound and compression adjustable (quick compression adjusters) |
| Rear Shock | Monoshock, 46 mm piston, Full Floater linkage |
| Shock Brand | KYB |
| Rear Travel | 240 mm |
| Rear Suspension Adj. | Preload (remote adjuster), rebound, high/low-speed compression adjustable |
| Electronic Suspension | No |
Brakes
| Front Disc Count | 2 |
| Front Disc Size | 305 mm |
| Front Caliper | Brembo M4.32 monobloc, 4-piston radial |
| Front Brake Brand | Brembo |
| Rear Disc Size | 265 mm |
| Rear Caliper | 2-piston |
| ABS | Yes |
| ABS Type | Bosch Cornering ABS, 4 levels incl. off-road levels |
| ABS Modes | 4 |
| ABS Deactivatable | In Enduro and Rally modes |
| IMU | Yes |
| IMU Type | 6-axis |
Dimensions & Weight
| Seat Height | 900 mm |
| Seat Height (Low) | 880 mm |
| Wet Weight | 209 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 18 L |
| Ground Clearance | 256 mm |
Tires & Wheels
| Front Tire | Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR 90/90-21 |
| Rear Tire | Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR 150/70 R18 |
| Front Wheel | Takasago Excel spoked wheel, tubeless, 21 inch |
| Rear Wheel | Takasago Excel spoked wheel, tubeless, 36 spokes, 4.00 x 18 inch |
| Spoke Wheels | Yes |
Electronics & Rider Aids
| Riding Modes | Yes |
| Mode Count | 6 |
| Mode Names | Sport, Touring, Urban, Wet, Enduro, Rally |
| Traction Control | Yes |
| TC Levels | 8 |
| TC IMU-based | Yes |
| TC Deactivatable | Yes |
| Wheelie Control | Yes |
| Wheelie Levels | 4 |
| Wheelie Deactivatable | Yes |
| Engine Brake Control | Yes |
| Cruise Control | Yes |
| Quickshifter | Standard (Quick Shift 2.0) |
| QS Direction | Up & Down |
Display & Connectivity
| Display | TFT |
| Display Size | 5 " |
| Connectivity | Smartphone connectivity and turn-by-turn navigation optional, 2 USB ports |
| Navigation | optional (turn-by-turn) |
Lighting
| Headlight | LED |
| DRL | Yes |
| Emergency Stop Signal | Yes |
Price & Availability
| Price Germany | 19,290 € |
| Price per HP | 175 €/hp |
| Market Launch | April 2027 |
| Colors | Matt Star White Silk |
| A2 Compatible | Yes |
| A2 Power | 35 kW |
| Market Note | Weight of 209 kg = ready to ride without fuel (Ducati figure). A2 version with 35 kW: 43.5 hp at 6,250 rpm, 49 Nm at 5,750 rpm. Road-legal Termignoni titanium exhaust with carbon end cap, Öhlins steering damper, 4 mm aluminium bash plate and high front mudguard as standard. Racing exhaust (not road legal) +6 hp. Service: oil every 15,000 km/24 months, valve clearance every 45,000 km. |
| Confirmation Source | Ducati presentation at EICMA 2026 |
Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
- 250/240 mm KYB suspension travel with closed-cartridge fork, light 890cc V-twin with strong low-end torque, tubeless spoked wheels, Öhlins steering damper and Termignoni exhaust as standard, rally display with tripmaster, A2 version available
Weaknesses
- 900 mm seat height, smaller tank (18 l) than its predecessor, 2,500 euro premium over the DesertX, navigation and smartphone connectivity only at extra cost
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