Data sheet
Dimensions & weights
- Wet weight
- 223 kg
- Seat height
- 845 / 890 mm
- Ground clearance
- 250 mm
- Wheelbase
- 1615 mm
- Suspension travel
- 230 / 220 mm
- Payload capacity
- 465 kg
Engine & drivetrain
- Engine
- 937 cc · V-twin
- Cooling
- Liquid cooled
- Output
- 110 hp · 92 Nm
- Transmission
- 6-speed
- Final drive
- Chain
- Fuelling
- Electronic fuel injection
Fuel & range
- Fuel capacity
- 21 L
- Real world range
- 420 km
Electronics & rider aids
- Ride modes
- Sport/Touring/Urban/Enduro/Wet/Rally
- Cruise control
- Yes
- Traction control
- Yes · defeatable
- ABS
- Yes · fully defeatable
- Heated grips
- No
- Heated seat
- No
Service intervals
- Service interval
- 15,000 km
- Valve check
- 30,000 km
Protection
- Bash plate
- None
- Radiator guard
- No
- Oil cooler guard
- No
- Hand guards
- No
Consumables & service specs
Every value carries its source.
Tyres
- Front
- 90/90-21 M/C 54V M+S TLPirelli Scorpion Rally STRDucati US Tech Specs DesertX 937 · official
- Rear
- 150/70 R18 M/C 70V M+S TLPirelli Scorpion Rally STRDucati US Tech Specs DesertX 937 · official
Tyre pressures
- Front — solo
- 2.0 barOn-road, rider only, cold. Off-road rider-only pressure is 1.8 bar per the same manualDucati OM DesertX 2023 · official
- Front — loaded
- 2.2 barOn-road, rider and passenger. Off-road with passenger: 2.0 barDucati OM DesertX 2023 · official
- Rear — solo
- 2.2 barOn-road, rider only, cold. Off-road rider-only pressure is 1.8 bar per the same manualDucati OM DesertX 2023 · official
- Rear — loaded
- 2.5 barOn-road, rider, passenger and luggage. Off-road with passenger and luggage: 2.2 barDucati OM DesertX 2023 · official
Engine oil
- Viscosity
- SAE 15W-50JASO MA2; Ducati recommends Shell Advance 4T Ultra 15W-50 (JASO MA2, API SN) or Shell Advance DUCATI 15W-50 fully synthetic (UK)Ducati OM DesertX 2023 · official
- Capacity
- 3.1 lDucati OM DesertX 2023 · official
Coolant
- Type
- ENI Agip Permanent Special antifreeze, used pure (not diluted)Ducati OM DesertX 2023 · official
- Capacity
- 2.05 lDucati OM DesertX 2023 · official
Brakes
- Fluid type
- DOT 4Ducati OM DesertX 2023 · official
Forks
- Oil capacity
- 681 mlPer fork leg; fluid level per leg is 105mm from topDucati OM DesertX 2023 · official
Final drive
- Chain
- Regina 525/137ZRDB, 114 linksFront sprocket Z15, rear sprocket Z49 per Ducati US tech-specs pageDucati OM DesertX 2023 · official
Spark plugs
- Type
- NGK MAR9A-JDucati OM DesertX 2023 · official
- Quantity
- 2Inferred from L-twin (2-cylinder) engine configuration; not explicitly stated as a standalone quantity fieldDucati US Tech Specs DesertX 937 · official
Battery
- Type
- SKYRICH HJT7B-FPZ-SCR 4Ah, lithiumDucati OM DesertX 2023 · official
Fuel
- Minimum octane
- 95 RONDucati OM DesertX 2023 · official
Tyre Library
Tyres for this bike and year
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Michelin Anakee Adventure
Matching front and rear sizes exist, but some motorcycle requirements or the front-and-rear pairing still need confirmation.
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Michelin Anakee Road
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Bridgestone Battlax Adventure Trail AT41
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Continental ContiTrailAttack 3
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Mitas Enduro Trail-ADV 2
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Metzeler Karoo Street
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Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR
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Pirelli Scorpion Trail II
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Pirelli Scorpion Trail III
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Mitas Terra Force-R
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Metzeler Tourance Next 2
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Michelin Anakee III
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Pirelli Angel GT
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Pirelli Angel GT II
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Pirelli Angel ST
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Bridgestone BATTLAX Adventurecross Scrambler AX41S
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Bridgestone BATTLAX BT-45
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Bridgestone BATTLAX Sport Touring T32
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Bridgestone BATTLAX Sport Touring T33
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Bridgestone BATTLE WING BW501 / BW502
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Bridgestone BATTLECRUISE H50
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Michelin Commander III Cruiser
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
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Michelin Commander III Touring
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Continental ContiClassicAttack
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Continental ContiEscape
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Continental ContiLegend
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Continental ContiMotion
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Continental ContiRoad
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Continental ContiRoadAttack 4
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Continental ContiTour
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Metzeler Cruisetec
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
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No matching front and rear pair
Pirelli Diablo Powercruiser
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
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Metzeler Enduro 3 Sahara
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
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Bridgestone EXEDRA G853 / G852
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Bridgestone EXEDRA MAX
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IRC GP-21F / GP-22R
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Dunlop K750
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Metzeler Lasertec
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Pirelli MT 21 Rallycross
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Pirelli MT 60 RS
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Pirelli Night Dragon
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Continental RB 2 / K 112
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Michelin Road 5
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Michelin Road 6
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Michelin Road 6 GT
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Michelin Road Classic
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Michelin Road W GT
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Metzeler Roadtec 01
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Metzeler Roadtec 01 SE
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Metzeler Roadtec 02
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Metzeler Roadtec Z8 Interact
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Michelin Scorcher 11
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Michelin Scorcher 31
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Michelin Scorcher Adventure
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
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Avon Spirit ST
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
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Continental TKC 70 Rocks
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Continental TKC 80
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
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Metzeler Tourance
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
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No matching front and rear pair
Bridgestone Trail Wing TW101 / TW42
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
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Does not fit this bike
Michelin Anakee Wild
The size names match, but one or more complete fit checks fail for this motorcycle.
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Does not fit this bike
Bridgestone BATTLAX Adventure A41
The size names match, but one or more complete fit checks fail for this motorcycle.
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Does not fit this bike
Bridgestone BATTLAX Adventurecross AX41
The size names match, but one or more complete fit checks fail for this motorcycle.
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Does not fit this bike
Bridgestone BATTLAX BT46
The size names match, but one or more complete fit checks fail for this motorcycle.
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Does not fit this bike
Avon Cobra Chrome
The size names match, but one or more complete fit checks fail for this motorcycle.
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Does not fit this bike
Michelin Commander II
The size names match, but one or more complete fit checks fail for this motorcycle.
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Does not fit this bike
Mitas Enduro Trail-XT+
The size names match, but one or more complete fit checks fail for this motorcycle.
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Does not fit this bike
Mitas Enduro Trail+
The size names match, but one or more complete fit checks fail for this motorcycle.
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Does not fit this bike
Heidenau K60 Scout
The size names match, but one or more complete fit checks fail for this motorcycle.
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Does not fit this bike
Metzeler Karoo 4
The size names match, but one or more complete fit checks fail for this motorcycle.
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Does not fit this bike
Metzeler ME 888 Marathon Ultra
The size names match, but one or more complete fit checks fail for this motorcycle.
Still needs checking: construction, source information, any manufacturer restrictions, front and rear pairing, approved rim width, a named tyre match.
Does not fit this bike
Pirelli Scorpion Rally
The size names match, but one or more complete fit checks fail for this motorcycle.
Still needs checking: construction, source information, any manufacturer restrictions, front and rear pairing, approved rim width, a named tyre match.
Does not fit this bike
Continental TKC 70
The size names match, but one or more complete fit checks fail for this motorcycle.
Still needs checking: construction, source information, any manufacturer restrictions, front and rear pairing, approved rim width, a named tyre match.
Does not fit this bike
Continental TKC 80²
The size names match, but one or more complete fit checks fail for this motorcycle.
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What breaks first and where.
Reports of cracked spoked wheel rims
ModerateOccasionalMultiple owners on the dedicated DesertX forum and Ducati.ms forum have reported cracks forming at the spoke-nipple holes on the stock spoked wheel rims, in some cases leading to wheel replacement. Ducati has not issued an official recall or bulletin for this as of the source dates; it is reported anecdotally as a forum-documented pattern rather than a confirmed factory defect.
Symptoms
- Visible crack at rim ridge where spoke passes through
- Air/pressure loss in tubeless spoked wheel in some cases
Field repairableNo
Official Ducati Performance soft side bag kit may contact exhaust
ModerateRareThe right-side bag of the official Ducati Performance soft side bags kit (PN 96781971AA) sold for the 2023 DesertX could contact the exhaust during use if incorrectly installed, due to unclear assembly instructions. This could cause the bag to melt or, in extreme cases, catch fire.
Symptoms
- Right-side soft pannier bag contacting exhaust during riding
- Bag melting or scorching
- Potential fire risk in extreme cases
Field repairableNo — Requires dealer-supplied updated assembly instructions and, once available, installation of a redesigned right-side pannier support subframe.
Where to find things
Common locations for jacks, filters, fluids and fuse boxes. Follow the reference link when a picture helps more than words.
Coolant reservoir
Coolant expansion tank behind the side fairing, identified in the owner's-manual component overview.
ReferenceBrake fluid reservoir
Front reservoir at the right handlebar; rear reservoir beside the rear brake master cylinder.
ReferenceFuse box — interior
Fuse boxes A and B immediately in front of the battery; main and starter-solenoid fuses are on the right side beneath the seat.
ReferenceOBD-II port
Battery-maintainer and diagnostic connector at the left rear of the under-seat compartment.
Reference