Hugh Janus Posted July 2 Share Posted July 2 Ducati’s new 2025 DesertX Discovery joins the brand’s middleweight adventure lineup with an MSRP of $19,995. (Ducati/)When Ducati debuted the highly anticipated DesertX back in 2022, it was clear the new Dakar-inspired middleweight adventure bike had some fans waiting in the wings, and after riding it, we had to give it some props as well, calling it a “real-deal off-road performer.” Last year’s DesertX Rally further beefed up the formula, adding longer-travel suspension and other revisions, and for 2025, we see yet another variant joining the DesertX series: the Discovery.The DesertX Discovery appears to be a more adventure-ready version of the standard model thanks to the addition of extra bike protection and more comfort for the rider, but it’s a less hardcore machine than the Rally model. Of course Ducati is quick to emphasize the Discovery’s new red and black color scheme, but the new bike’s overall theme is the same as its stablemates.You get the same 937cc Testastretta engine as the other DesertX models, but standard equipment on the new Discovery includes radiator protection, engine guards, and even a centerstand. (Ducati/)To address rider comfort and make it more travel-ready, the new Discovery comes decked out with heated grips as well as a larger touring windshield (said to be more aerodynamic but which looks to be nonadjustable), both standard. Also included as standard equipment is a centerstand, which may add a few pounds but will make bike maintenance chores that much easier.On the bike protection side, you’ll get reinforced hand guards, radiator protection, and engine guards with extra protection for the water pump, all standard. There’s a more robust skid plate included too with a subframe reinforcement, and it’s arranged to optimally redirect impacts.Reinforced hand guards and heated grips as well as a larger aerodynamic touring shield are included, but those sidecases you see in the background look to be accessory options. (Ducati/)Ducati also mentions the addition of aluminum side cases and a reinforced subframe designed for off-road use, but it doesn’t look like those items are included in the standard equipment list for US bikes; for some reason they appear to be extra-cost accessory bits. But new map features made the cut on the latest DesertX, with turn-by-turn navigation accessed via the Ducati Link app, which can then be displayed directly on the 5-inch TFT dash. That’s an improvement on the base model.A more robust and reinforced skid plate comes standard on the Discovery, and you can make out the centerstand in the background. Pay no attention to the side cases though. (Ducati/)As for the rest of the core components, it’s business as usual with the Discovery getting the same 937cc liquid-cooled Testastretta 11° desmodromic engine as the rest of the family, unchanged for this variant and producing 110 hp at 9,250 rpm (claimed) and a maximum torque of 68 lb.-ft. at 6,500 rpm. Three riding modes on DesertX are dedicated to road use, while two are specifically designed for off-road riding. You’ll also see the same 34.4-inch seat height (which can be lowered or raised with accessory add-ons) as well as the healthy 5.5-gallon fuel capacity as the base model.Related: How Much Power Does the 2023 Ducati DesertX Make?Otherwise the new Discovery is pretty close to the base DesertX model, with the same suspension, electronics package, seat height, and fuel tank. (Ducati/)The new Discovery slots in between the other bikes in the growing DesertX family, with a price reflecting its midrange position; the Discovery has an MSRP of $19,995, less than the more off road-capable DesertX Rally, at $22,995, and priced higher than the base DesertX, which has an MSRP of $17,995. The 2025 Ducati DesertX Discovery is expected to arrive to dealers in fall of 2024 with a new color scheme the company refers to as “Thrilling Black/Ducati Red.”The new 2025 Ducati DesertX Discovery should be in dealers this fall, and this Trilling Black and Ducati Red color scheme. (Ducati/)Related: Ducati DesertX Off-Road Review2025 Ducati DesertX Discovery Specs MSRP: $19,995 Engine: Liquid-cooled, 60-degree V-twin; 4 valves/cyl. Displacement: 937cc Bore x Stroke: 94.0 x 67.5mm Compression Ratio: 13.3:1 Transmission/Final Drive: 6-speed/chain Claimed Horsepower: 110 hp @ 9,250 rpm Claimed Torque: 68 lb.-ft. @ 6,500 rpm Fuel System: Bosch electronic fuel injection w/ 53mm throttle bodies, ride-by-wire Clutch: Wet, multiplate slipper w/ Ducati Quick Shift; hydraulic actuation Frame: Tubular steel trellis Front Suspension: 46mm KYB inverted telescopic fork, fully adjustable; 9.1 in. travel Rear Suspension: KYB monoshock, fully adjustable; 8.7 in. travel Front Brake: Radial-mount 4-piston Brembo calipers, dual 320mm discs w/ Bosch cornering ABS Rear Brake: 2-piston Brembo caliper, 265mm disc w/ Bosch cornering ABS Wheels, Front/Rear: Wire-spoked; 21 x 2.15 in. / 18 x 4.50 in. Tires, Front/Rear: Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR; 90/90-21 / 150/70R-18 (tubeless) Rake/Trail: 27.6°/4.8 in. Wheelbase: 63.3 in. Ground Clearance: 9.8 in. Seat Height: 34.4 in. Fuel Capacity: 5.5 gal. Claimed Wet Weight (No Fuel): 463 lb. 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Marcel le Moose Fondler Posted July 2 Share Posted July 2 11 minutes ago, Buckster said: You'd be liable to kill yourself with one of those...better be sticking with agriculture equipment...like a tractor or a wheel combine... In all seriousness...looks awfully alike the old 950 adventure...looks almost like a clone.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boboneleg Posted July 2 Share Posted July 2 I want to be 15 years younger and have a spare £20,000 in my pocket 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcel le Moose Fondler Posted July 2 Share Posted July 2 2 minutes ago, boboneleg said: I want to be 15 years younger and have a spare £20,000 in my pocket It's a beautiful bike...I'll give them that much... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted July 3 Share Posted July 3 11 hours ago, Marcel le Moose Fondler said: ..looks awfully alike the old 950 adventure...looks almost like a clone.. You must be high on life. How the hell does that look like a KTM? See any similarities to this, though? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcel le Moose Fondler Posted July 3 Share Posted July 3 7 minutes ago, Pedro said: You must be high on life. How the hell does that look like a KTM? See any similarities to this, though? What talking about this one... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcel le Moose Fondler Posted July 3 Share Posted July 3 14 minutes ago, Pedro said: You must be high on life. How the hell does that look like a KTM? See any similarities to this, though? The 04 adventure will be knowed has the bike that sett the standard for middle weight adventure bikes ...and yes ..that's way back in 04...beleive it or not... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted July 3 Share Posted July 3 8 minutes ago, Marcel le Moose Fondler said: The 04 adventure will be knowed has the bike that sett the standard for middle weight adventure bikes ...and yes ..that's way back in 04...beleive it or not... How do they look like each other? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckster Posted July 3 Share Posted July 3 Just now, Pedro said: How do they look like each other? If you squint and spin the picture round and round they are identical. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcel le Moose Fondler Posted July 3 Share Posted July 3 5 minutes ago, Pedro said: How do they look like each other? I was looking mostly the specs compared to the old 950...you were just a baby back then Pedro ...so it's normal for you to not know ..just how ahead of its time the 950 was...by many decades...it blew all manufactures out of the water back in those days...and it's still a bike that raise the bar for adventure bikes... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcel le Moose Fondler Posted July 3 Share Posted July 3 Just has and example...keep everything identical has the 04 950 ..give it efi...and a few electronic upgrade removed the restrictions it came with....and it would still be able to challenge the desert X to this day in 2024.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckster Posted July 3 Share Posted July 3 14 minutes ago, Marcel le Moose Fondler said: Just has and example...keep everything identical has the 04 950 ..give it efi...and a few electronic upgrade removed the restrictions it came with....and it would still be able to challenge the desert X to this day in 2024.. Not with a short fat old duffer like you riding it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcel le Moose Fondler Posted July 3 Share Posted July 3 3 hours ago, Buckster said: Not with a short fat old duffer like you riding it. I feel like ranting a bitt on what KTM has been offering in the recent years in this category of bikes....to be continued..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckster Posted July 3 Share Posted July 3 24 minutes ago, Marcel le Moose Fondler said: I feel like ranting a bitt on what KTM has been offering in the recent years in this category of bikes....to be continued..... Start a new thread on why KTM has gone soft then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcel le Moose Fondler Posted July 3 Share Posted July 3 2 minutes ago, Buckster said: Start a new thread on why KTM has gone soft then. Ya that's what I was thinking of doing....the gull and disgrace of the legacy of the true lc8 v twin is at play...by giving the same designation has those gay ass parallel twins built by a Chinese pop-corn maker company....who are exploding left to right 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted July 3 Share Posted July 3 1 hour ago, Marcel le Moose Fondler said: Ya that's what I was thinking of doing....the gull and disgrace of the legacy of the true lc8 v twin is at play...by giving the same designation has those gay ass parallel twins built by a Chinese pop-corn maker company....who are exploding left to right The Vtwins weren´t 270º, though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckster Posted July 3 Share Posted July 3 41 minutes ago, Pedro said: The Vtwins weren´t 270º, though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcel le Moose Fondler Posted July 3 Share Posted July 3 2 hours ago, Pedro said: The Vtwins weren´t 270º, though So what's a few degrees...all I know is the exaust note coming from that dual exaust with akros...was just magic...it sounded like and american v8 muscle car... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcel le Moose Fondler Posted July 3 Share Posted July 3 4 hours ago, Pedro said: The Vtwins weren´t 270º, though Your starting to be has much of a knobend has Buckster...lol...Ktms V twins are 75 " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckster Posted July 4 Share Posted July 4 I’m pretty sure the KTM parallel twin runs a 285 degree crank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcel le Moose Fondler Posted July 4 Share Posted July 4 50 minutes ago, Buckster said: I’m pretty sure the KTM parallel twin runs a 285 degree crank. And your point is ? All they are doing is trying to replicate the sound of a v twin...still doesn't change the fact it's a Chinese built engine in collaboration with ktm....ir has to be one of the ugliest things I've laid my eyes on...it's looks like it's made with a bunch recycled plastic...gone are the quality parts ktms were known for...and they should stop using the catch fraise..' Ready to Race " they should be using ...Ready to breack... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcel le Moose Fondler Posted July 5 Share Posted July 5 The desert X can suck my cock...I've just bought something better for 2500 Can....lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcel le Moose Fondler Posted July 7 Share Posted July 7 Found and interesting video on YouTube.....it's called ...2023 Ducati desert a VS 2013 ktm 990 adventure..10 year shootout... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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