Ducati DesertX Rally launched at ₹23.71 lakh. Check what's different

Ducati India has launched the DesertX Rally in the Indian market at a price of ₹23,70,800 ex-showroom. The bookings are already open and the motorcycle will start arriving at the dealerships by the last week of May. The DesertX Rally is a more hard-core version of the DesertX which is currently priced at ₹18.33 lakh ex-showroom.

The DesertX Rally comes with a 21-inch front rim and 18-inch rear, making it the first motorcycle from the brand to feature this setup. This bike has been tested on various racetracks and successfully tackled the challenging Erzberg Rodeo 2023. Additionally, the DesertX Rally showcases a striking new livery. Moreover, Ducati says that they have homologated the DesertX Rally with Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR tyres which will come as standard and customers can opt for Scorpion Trail II's if they want.

Featuring a distinctive beak-like design on the front mudguard and Kayaba suspension with increased travel, this motorcycle is well-equipped to handle diverse terrains. The rear wheel travel has been boosted by 20 mm, while the front has also received a 20 mm increase. Moreover, the new central-spoked wheels provide superior impact absorption compared to standard alloy wheels.

Despite the inclusion of a forged carbon sump guard, machined gear pedals, and rear brake lever, the Rally version of the DesertX is only 1 kg heavier than the standard model. Powering this impressive motorcycle is a 937 cc Ducati Testastretta 11° twin-cylinder engine that delivers 108 bhp at 9,250 rpm and 92 Nm of torque at 6,500 rpm.

Equipped with six riding modes such as Sport, Touring, Urban, Wet, Enduro, and Rally, the DesertX Rally also boasts features like Cornering ABS, Ducati Traction Control (DTC), and Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC). The 5-inch colour TFT screen with Ducati Multimedia System enables seamless smartphone connectivity, allowing for music control, call management, and optional Turn by Turn navigation.