Ducati DesertX | First Impressions Review
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- čas přidán 4. 07. 2024
- The DesertX is Ducati answer to the popular middleweight adventure bike market. Mixing decent on-road performance with more than a nod towards off-road antics. But is it any good?
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Loved it. Really like this video you will be surprised how little videos there are of this bike as it is so new.
Nice review & bike Chops. Looks super cool & seems like a really fun all rounder.
Always a great review. even if I'm not in the market for that type of bike. Cheers Chopsy
I am really looking forward to see you do a comparison Desert X - Norden. Great Vidio Bro + keep up the good work.
In Australia the Desert X is priced competitively with the standard Africa Twin. I like the look of both but think the Desert X is has better specs, would like to see a head2head between them. Thanks for the video.
Can't wait for another Norden 901 video, thinking about getting one
Ducati Desert X vs Husqvarna Norden vs Aprilia Tuareg
Ok, Aprilia is smaller and with less power, but in that class that can be better thing....
Great vid Mr chops 👍
Thanks Michael 👍
some camera quality there chops ! good looking bike. very utilitarian. First time I saw it, reminded me of something you would have seen in Star Wars decades ago. very clean.
Thanks buddy 👍 yes get what you mean re star wars 👍
We need more !!
I'd have one but I'd fit it with Outback crash bars. Visually it looks (IMO) like the Cagiva Elephant, and I think that's why I like it so much.
Another great vid chops did you ever do a long distance review on the tiger rally pro 900 saw your one on the green lanes 👍
Would love a comparison on the middle weight adventure bikes which includes a pillion!! I want to down size from a large adventure bike for two up touring (tiger 1200xrt) and a light weight for off road (Ccm gp450). No one does a review with a pillion (not off road obvs!!)
Keep up the good reviews!!
😁👍
Got mine a few days ago, love it. I agree that the buffeting is a niggle but there will be a taller screen available soon. The dealer informed me that the sidestand will be changed to a shorter one under warrenty. The bike is prone to fall over. Fab engine and the handeling is bliss. Looking forward to the Norden vs X.
Sorry to bother, but would you mind sharing how has it been so far? The first weeks are always a honeymoon phase, so I'm curious to know if any negatives have emerged. Cheers!
Toss a pair of Bark Busters bars and maybe DoubleTake mirrors in addition to the factory Enduro package, and don’t worry about dropping it off road. I think the wind-in-the-face bit is part of the rally bike experience. That 950cc engine looks to be brilliantly paired the bike.
I’d love one, however not to drop onto rocks in muddy lanes - too expensive! For most people it’ll be a road bike that looks Dakar-esque. But based on the looks alone I think it’s the nicest middleweight adventure bike out there.
Keep it up Chops! Would love to see this head-to-head with the Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro… not too dissimilar money for comparable features
Good call actually 👍
Looking forward to the Hypermotard video!
Good looking bike and I’m sure it will sell well, look forward to seeing the comparison
Ducati Glasgow can't ship them out quick enough...
Liked the comparison to the Norden 👍
I've just ordered the RR22 2023 edition desert X, as for the quick shifter you have to be over a certain rpm for it to smooth out and it gets better with more milage according to some owners who's owned for a few months
Ha! Love the musical cameo from Celine! Lol 🚢
Great review as always Chopsy👍
It's a bit pricey for hopping over rocks and laying it down on some gravel that's for sure. On the other hand the most cool and most gorgeous adventure bike out there at this stage IMO..
Don't think many will be taking this off road in the same way that 90% of Ducati sports bikes never see a track. It's all about the Ducati image and pose for most.
@@andrewkitchenuk
I see a lot of 959s, V2s, V4s regularly on trackdays. Most of them plated bikes, so normal road bikes, and they do get used on track.
I'm not so sure about offroad, as I haven't spent as much time on dirt as on track..
Learned from a friend riding in Dakar Rally those guys use solid fill on tires instead of air.
I test rode the bike. I like the sitting position, you get nice commanding view. And I love the retro round LED lights, it turns heads when you drive this bike. But I was a bit disappointed with the sound and character of the engine with stock exhaust, doesn't feel and sound like a Ducati should do. Maybe aftermarket exhaust like Akrapovic or Termignoni can change that.
We need more aprilia content… 2022 Tuono Factory against RSV4 Factory with Gregor would be good… a Pembrokeshire to Snowdonia 3 or 4 day blast with 2 track days at each end starting at Pembery ending at Oulton park would be awesome 👏
You need to update your subscriber numbers at the start of your video! (well, maybe in a short while when it hits 100k) Lovely bike. I'd love one!
Yes saving it for the big 100k now 😁😁
as always love the brutal honesty - 90% of people would never chose to spend Ducati money on something you are going to break' off-roading
My guess is if only 10% leftover buy one there will not be enough to go around. Having said that I saw three available on the showroom floor in one of the largest multiple brand US dealerships two weeks ago.
Enjoyed that chops, would still like to see you take out the 950 monster, thinking of getting one and would love to see your take on it.
Cheers Lee
Yeah will be next year 👍
Bit of a descendant of (a long time fave of mine) the old Cagiva Elephant, reckon they've been having a look at the back catalogue..
i love the desert x has to be the best looking adventure on the market its stunning
hi Chops .. i was wondering if you could let me know what is it your wearing over the knox jacket .. looks useful! would like that over mine. great vlog thanks
Would nice to see Multistrada 950s review, and more of Husqvarna and Royal Enfield stuff.
Looks like a great touring bike
Imagine this going into limp-mode in the middle of the outback in Oz
with two days in any direction for water & petrol , 3-4 days to a Coastal Ducati
dealer who won’t have the overpriced parts sitting on the shelf
so it would 6 weeks Ex-Italy.
Softer than the Norden? My Norden feels soft enough, I can’t imagine wanting it softer? Maybe for the road, but certainly not the trail..Great looking bike and great review. Wishing I was the one doing the review, cause that looks fun to ride..
Nice review 🤙🇮🇲
i had high hopes for this... after testriding it head to head with my 2019 Atas... i'm not a fan... on paper it's lighter punchier stronger then the AfricaTwin. On paper... In reality it feels cheap, sluggish, and while the Hypermotard sounds absolutely amazing this just didn't delivered not even in the sound department... Maybe I'm bias... maybe I'm just in an f-ed up love&hate relationship with my rusting away soaked in Wd40 Atas... so far as an ADV it's the only one For me...
Nice review Mr Chops, as allways
Would love to see you compare an FJR1300 to a Concours or the older K1300GT
chopsy, what about twan has he come up with the goods for the duke yet? love the vid pal.
Yes I've had the heads for awhile now... delay has been entirely my fault! The rebuild is going to be a Autumn/ Winter project now 👍
I rode this and loved it other than the wind noise. I forgot my plugs which didn't help but couldn't tolerate the noise. Really want one, maybe the touring screen will help? I'm 6ft for reference and the noise is worse than any naked bike!
That intro sounds like my lambretta !
You coud discuss about with what type of bike you really go offroad.....perhaps any 450ish bike is better. But for dual purpose (90 % on road and light terrain) for me this is the bike to have.....
Definitely the best-looking of the lot. Subjective point, though. Nicest TFT I've seen. This has the desmodronic valves, so it will be very expensive to get serviced. Too expensive to buy, too.
Don't think it's that bad service costs these days
To dealer yesterday to check one out but that price!! Then the sales guy says "You'll want the Termigoni exhaust too, that'll be another 2.5 grand". Tenere 700 it is then. 😎
The styling is 1st class.I worry that parts supplies is currently a problem.SA is only getting 2 x bikes this year?That for me is Off Putting.Thanks.
Also consider base model Africa Twin 1100
Have you tested the Desert Sled, I love the look of that.
No I haven't, another one I need to try 👍
I didn't know this existed! Thanks 😁 My next bike will be need to be able to do some highway but also be very capable on dirt roads, goat tracks and off road. I liked the look of the Norden but for the same money (here in Australia) this looks better. The BMW850GS is a fair bit cheaper than both of them though (as per bikesales).
Nice mate, that bike is a beauty. Quite high in price but it’s a Ducati isn’t it.
T7 off road norden on road with passenger is brill and can still do it on the occasional by way. Owned both now have norden as let’s be honest 99% of the miles we do are on tarmac
For what the bike is designed for (rally and offroad) you want to be able to use the clutch for gear changing, so a quick shifter isn't really necessary.
Very true
Who uses an expensive ducati off road?
@@alrightdave6135 quite a few people. I rode mine offroad several times.
Now do the T7!
Be interesting to see how this stacks up against the MV Agusta Licky Explorer when that gets released
Hi chops what’s your thoughts on the Ducati x against the norden 901 expedition more off-road focused norden don’t know if you have tried the expedition
Cheers
Steven
I didn't get a chance to test ride one before I bought the Tiger 900 Rally Pro. What is your opinion of the Desert X over the Rally Pro?
I spent 13+k gpd on an africa twin and I go greenlaning with it!
You buy such a bike for adventure, and drops are just part of it. Buy good crash protection and it will be fine with just a few scratches. But that's what its made for.
I truly feel sad when I see people buying expensive race bikes and not taking them to tracks, or adventure bikes and only taking them to Starbucks. Its like seeing lions pacing around in tiny cages in zoos, when they should be roaming 10s to 100s of square kms in the savanna.
Yes but most people have to consider resale values, can't just destroy your machine
@@LambChopRides People who don't use their bike with the capability it has because of resale value, don't actually have afford to own it. Then the bike owns you, you don't own the bike.
Hello, just watched your video and I suggest that you compare it to Yamaha Tenere 700. Yamaha is cheaper and displacement is smaller but its very capable on road and very,very capable off-road. Also, since you are over 6ft please consider that in your comments for footrest position, wind protection and so on. Regards, TallRider101
Desert X would be my initial choice and it’s a bike that has been on my radar 👍🏻
I hope Chopsy and Greg does a comparison between the DesertX and the 890 Adventure, I feel the 890 Adventure is closer to the DesertX than the Norden 901 since the 890 Adventure is better off road, both the standard and the R version.
But the standard 890 Adventure seems to be a bit better for the street than the R so it will be a better comparison to the DesertX, I have heard the DesertX is good both on and off road. So please stop comparing this to the Norden and take out the 890 Adventure for a sweet comparison
im also looking at these bikes and the ducati and the ktm 890 adv seems to be great bikes if you can only have 1 bike and like to travel and still have a capable bike offroad.
Awesome 50/50 bikes! I tried the norden 901 and though it was great it did not handle like the 890 adv off road i have yet to try the ducati but i have only heard good things about it.
@@anderssvensson1815 Yeah I found the 890 Adventure better off road than the Husky. I think my 690 Enduro is a much better bike if you are riding 50/50 but then there is the whole travel thing which I would much rather do on the 890 Adventure.
I can not speak for the DesertX yet but from what I have heard, it is the closest adventure bike to the 890 Aventure when it comes to flicking between on and off road, which is kind of cool being a Ducati. The Huskys suspension, tires and where the weight was on that bike did not bring the same confidence as the 890 Aventure did off road.
How is it.. compare to the Tuareg?
Would love to see you and Greg do a comparison scenario of the latest Tuono V4 factory vs. Tuono V4 (non factory) is the factory worth the extra £££
Precisely, this bike will get so banged up for those who do take it off road. I'm actually considering one, just for touring and the looks. I would never ruin this bike off road.
So, what happened to the comparison with the Norden Chopsey ?
Nearly 500 pounds is middle weight. How times change. Nice review.
What’s the update on your Ducati Motard Chops… is it now a winter project?
How about a Africa Twin DCT VS Ducati X.
Not for me, no doubt it’s an excellent bike but does it come with optional blindfold like the new Yamaha XSR ?
How about a head up comparison with the Triumph
Yes good idea 👍
Nice looking for an adventure bike...
Ordered mine a while back No demos available yet...and the Italians close up in August .
For me it's the ultimate bike...
I'm assuming wheelie control can be fully turned off and stays off in memory. Whilst keeping some traction control on.
Couldn't gel with Norden. Couldn't get comfortable on it. Parallel twin was a bit sewing machine ish
Yes you can do that with the electronics 👍👍
That's a real.plus. I took out the multi v2 and you couldn't.. cheers
Also, engine on V2, I believe is the Superquadro, like the 959, not the Testastretta. So comparison with V2 not valid. More similar to my 950 SS.
No don't think so... Will have to check you could be right..
Painted nails on your gloves, my missus would like a pair of those ☺️
Looking forward to the head to head!! So was it definitely a quickshifter? If so, bit disappointed it was a little notchy.....🤔
Could have been this bike Tim, didn't realise but only had 400 miles on it. Also chain tension could have been a factor 👍
@@LambChopRides I took an MS V2S out for test a while ago, and the butter like quickshifter made me order one!
Would love to see you review the Moto Guzzi v85tt.
Yeah that one has slipped through the net somehow 👍
Hi Lamb, so you never did make a video comparison of this Ducati with the Norden? I am planning to sell my BMW R9T and buy the Norden 901 soon. But I also like the Ducati DesertX. So I am more a German type of buyer when it comes to cars and bikes. Never really did like Italian bikes, maybe scooters. Well I do like some Ducatis like the V2 Multistrada, and now this Desert X. But as you said the gearbox, even on the Multistrada V2 for me wasn’t precise, always a bit clunky, false neutrals and not smooth. A smooth gearbox and quick shifter are very important to me on this next ADV bike I plan to buy. But I also like the looks of the Norden a bit better. But I love the parallel twin LC8 more than the Desmo Dronic testa stretta V twin. Like the parallel twins better as a configuration for an light weight, compact engine then a clunky Italian V twin. What’s your thoughts on this. Are you ever gonna make this comparative video?
She's very pretty Chops, not sure it is too friendly for short rides , I see Motobob on corner to the right .
Haha good spot 👍
Pretty
Nice looking bike, but i think it will be hard to compete with the Tenere for its designed use case.
Does the off center gas cap bother you out if the corner of your eye?
SHOULD HAVE TWIN FUEL FILLER CAPS IMO
Looks are Not my cup of tea, we are waiting for the first visit to your new double garage , you not been o tools lately to busy with the tracks, always enjoy your content Chopsie 👍
Nope not moved yet 😫 but garage vid coming soon 👍
I’ve had 2 testastretta engines (939 SS and 950 SS), both quick shifters were perfect. Maybe your ride needs adjustment?
Yes bike was very new, could be the problem
No, it’s actually designed that way with more resistance on this bike to lessen the chance of accidentally knocking the lever when off road 👍
My 2016 Multistrada has a proper fuel gauge and distance til empty, is this really a concern on a modern Ducati (outside of panigales, perhaps)?
No fuel gauge on Panni, Streetfighter, hypermotard and perhaps Supersport.. think it's only on the adventure bikes actually
Definitely comparison with the Norden 901, I plan to buy the Norden next summer, after I sell my BMW R9T. I am firm on the believe Norden is better then the Ducati. But then I never liked the Ducati's to much. Sure they have the design right always, well most of the time. But the quality of certain components will never be at the level of German/Austrian manufacturing capabilities. The same with cars, German always! Let's say an Alfa Julia is almost the same price range as the BMW G20 3-series, but the way I see it...Wouldn't even consider the Julia. In fact I am just in the process of buying a slightly used G20. So there you go. Same with the motorcycles Ducati's gearbox is always lacking something, it's clunky, false neutrals e.c.t. The bike does look great though and sure it's fast also. This is just my opinion, maybe I am wrong who knows.
L-Twin isn't it?
Happy to be # 99,000
Yes getting close now to the 100k!
Saw them all at #abrfest2022 and they look mint but there was no chance of a test ride due to the queues!!; think they’ll outsell them UK’s allocation👍
Best bike 2022 overall many say and I do agree.
Ps: why don't you get all the info before you try the bike?! So you may be able to understand why and what, when you ride it.
I didn't plan to ride this, was just a bonus
@@LambChopRides 👍
Hi Chopsy.. Your Translogic QS vid from 5 years ago very useful as I’m looking to purchase one, you still a fan of it?.
Left hand issue so need to ease the workload. Versys 650 (16 plate)…
Can’t contact you any other way! Atb, Alan
I've actually got a new video coming with the Translogic install on my GSXR soon 👍
Cheers, will keep an eye out. Shame you missed the recent ABR Festival..my Team LCR t-shirt was handy with the good weather!
Triumph rocket 3 gt vs harley davidson 114
It’s a looker
Would you take the Norden over the Africa twin?
Yeah find the AT just a bit too big. I do really prefer the middleweight adventure bikes 👍
Monster review too?
No but do plan on borrowing one 👍
How about the KTM Superadventure vs Ducati Multistrada V4s
I have a GS vs Sa vs Tiger 1200 vs Muli V4 video coming shortly 👍
@@LambChopRides your the best!
Looks like what the BMW GS should look like.
Comparison : GSXS1000GT VS R1250RS
Bike looks fantastic. I dont care for that comic-print fade from black to clear on the front screen, but otherwise beautiful! 😍
TFT could be bigger for us bespectacled bikers! 🤓
On the Monster, why don't you guys ever review them? I haven't seen TMF, 44 Teeth or yourself review one, all the other nakeds, but not a Monster.
Yup it's a bike I know I will really like too. Just slipped through the net!
@@LambChopRides it's something that's always tickled my fancy, especially in a class of it's own where it's not a cruiser and not a hyper-naked either.
The quick-shifter has been designed clunky so when off-road you can feel for sure you've engaged it.
Yeah I've seen a few people who have put out video's on this bike and haven't done a lick of research and don't know about this.
OK sounds possible I guess
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You made that up.
Its a modern Africa Twin no!?
Yeah I guess it is with the real v engine 👍