Ducati DesertX Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Ducati DesertX motorcycle specifications include a 937 cc (57.18 cu in) engine, power of 110 hp (80.3 kW) @ 9,250 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 223 kg (491.6 lb).

Key specifications

2022-2023Model years
937 ccDisplacement
110 hpPower
92.0 Nm @ 6,500 rpmTorque
223 kgWet weight
875 mmSeat height
21 LFuel tank
1,608 mmWheelbase
Model years covered
20222023
Year-specific specification changes

The 2022 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Frame
2023Tubular steel trellis
Fuel system
2023Injection. Bosch electronic fuel injection system, Ø53 mm throttle bodies with ride-by-wire system
Rear tire
2023150/70-R18

How the Ducati DesertX compares

This compares the motorcycle with all Ducati models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Ducati database average.

Engine power110 hp
Low 18 hpAverage 104.9 hpHigh 214.2 hp

Very close to the Ducati database average. Around the 60th percentile across Ducati models.

Displacement937 cc
Low 204 ccAverage 876 ccHigh 1,262 cc

About 7% higher than the Ducati database average. Around the 58th percentile across Ducati models.

Wet weight223 kg
Low 136 kgAverage 203.9 kgHigh 249 kg

About 9% heavier than the Ducati database average. Around the 72nd percentile across Ducati models.

Seat height875 mm
Low 755 mmAverage 808 mmHigh 875 mm

About 8% taller than the Ducati database average. Around the 98th percentile across Ducati models.

Fuel capacity21 L
Low 12.4 LAverage 16.6 LHigh 22 L

About 26% larger than the Ducati database average. Around the 96th percentile across Ducati models.

This model Ducati database average

Ducati database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Ducati specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Engine power60th

110 hp — more powerful than about 60% of Ducati models with power data.

Displacement58th

937 cc — larger displacement than about 58% of Ducati models.

Wet weight72nd

223 kg — heavier than about 72% of Ducati models, or lighter than about 28%.

Seat height98th

875 mm — taller than about 98% of Ducati models.

Fuel capacity96th

21 L — larger than about 96% of Ducati fuel tanks in this database.

Dimensions compared with Ducati average

Each measurement is compared with the average value across Ducati models where that dimension is available.

Wheelbase1,608 mm
This bike

1,608

Ducati avg

1,474

9% above average.

Seat height875 mm
This bike

875

Ducati avg

808

8% above average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

V2, four-stroke • 937 cc • Liquid cooled • 110 hp
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,608 mmSeat 875 mm
6-speed • Chain (final drive) • 90/90-21 front / 150/70-18 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 90/90-21
Rear tire size 150/70-18
Front tire width 90 mm
Front tire aspect ratio 90%
Front rim diameter 21 in
Rear tire width 150 mm
Rear tire aspect ratio 70%
Rear rim diameter 18 in
Estimated theoretical fuel range 375 km
Power-to-weight ratio 0.493 hp/kg
Power-to-weight 493.3 hp/tonne
Specific power 117.4 hp/L
Bore/stroke ratio 1.39:1 (Oversquare)

Engine specifications

Engine type V2, four-stroke
Displacement 937 cc (57.18 cu in)
Power 110 hp (80.3 kW) @ 9,250 rpm
Torque 92.0 Nm (9.4 kgf-m or 67.9 ft.lbs) @ 6,500 rpm
Bore × stroke 94.0 x 67.5 mm (3.7 x 2.7 inches)
Compression ratio 13.3:1
Valves per cylinder 4
Cooling system Liquid
Fuel system Injection
Fuel control Desmodromic valve control
Starter Electric

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 6-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)
Clutch Slipper and self-servo wet multiplate clutch with hydraulic control

Chassis and suspension

Frame Tubular steel trellis frame
Front suspension KYB 46 mm upside-down fork, fully adjustable
Rear suspension KYB monoshock, fully adjustable, remote preload adjustment, aluminium double-sided swingarm
Front wheel travel 230 mm (9.1 inches)
Rear wheel travel 220 mm (8.7 inches)
Rake 27.6°
Trail 122 mm (4.8 inches)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Double disc. ABS. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted.
Rear brakes Single disc. ABS. Floating disc. Two-piston calipers.
Front tire 90/90-21
Rear tire 150/70-18

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 223 kg (491.6 lb)
Dry weight 202 kg (445.3 lb)
Seat height 875 mm (34.4 inches)
Wheelbase 1,608 mm (63.3 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 21.00 L (5.55 US gal)
Fuel consumption 5.60 L/100 km (17.9 km/l or 42.00 mpg)
Greenhouse gases 129.9 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission)
Emission details Euro 5

Performance

Power/weight ratio 0.5446 hp/kg

Electrical and instruments

Instruments 5 inch TFT colour display

Other specifications

Color options White/red
Exhaust system Stainless steel single mufler, catalytic converter and 2 lambda probes
Service interval 15,000 km/9,000 miles/ 24 months
Price as new US$ 7690. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc.

Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Ducati models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Ducati information before relying on them. Visit the official Ducati website.