2023 Ducati DesertX Dyno Test

How much power does the 2023 Ducati DesertX produce? We place the Italian brand’s 937 cc Desmodromic Testastretta 11° engine on the Cycle World dyno to find out.
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[@Giitzerland]

They claim 110hp for the Desmo engine'd DX, but I'm still happy to see a solid 93+ out of that engine, it's not really a modern Ducati power plant, but still an awesome little V-twin.

[@hdidane00]

Ducati wasn't Lying when they said 110hp to the crank.This piece of art is unmatched on the market

[@fullfull]

Thanks cyclewolrd, Always thanks 🎉✌️👍

[@keithaj1983]

What riding mode was this tested in?

[@musmuk5350]

Yes that is the big question since the engine power depends on the mode selected.

[@killroy2993]

Mostly 100 hp is ok.,.... But I was hoping torque was flat & higher. It's got some dips

[@davidmitchell7183]

OTOH, the torque stays near or above 50 ft lbs from 3000 to 9500 rpm. That is impressive.

[@yteb08]

2024 Ducati DesertX Dyno Test

[@keithquinn5624]

Road bike with adventure farkles, adventures to Starbucks yes

[@HardwareG33k]

that is a frankly woeful result. I'm pretty surprised and disappointed by those numbers!

[@raoulduke3770]

Pretty much the same torque and more HP than the KTM 890 Adventure

[@HardwareG33k]

@@raoulduke3770but compare the price and the weight of those bikes and you'll see the problem!

[@raoulduke3770]

@@HardwareG33k well, that’s a different conversation.

[@ferociousfrankie]

​@@HardwareG33k Better build quality and more reliable than the KTM.

[@HardwareG33k]

@@ferociousfrankie having seen a desert x IRL, I unfortunately have to disagree. The build quality isn't good. Can't speak to the reliability.

[@kenhodgdon7015]

Not enough torque for the price.

[@raoulduke3770]

So price should be based on the amount of torque?

[@kenhodgdon7015]

Audi is soaking every cent out of people. New multistrada $31,000 and I love Ducati! Torque not horsepower is most important in most off-road situations In my humble opinion.

[@RumblestripDotNet]

@@kenhodgdon7015 Ducati’s have always been far more expensive than you remember

[@kenhodgdon7015]

A good friend of mine owns a Desmosedici rr and a matrix Ducati so I’m pretty aware how expensive they can be.

[@Tartan1206]

Its soo ugly

[@RumblestripDotNet]

Don't trust your own taste, chances are, you have none.
Sincerely,
Chef Carl Ruiz

[@johncrowley5612]

This is a dyno test- it measures torque and rotational speed. "Ugliness" is not measured on a dyno.

[@hdidane00]

you more than likely have an ugly soul if you think this is ugly.