Ducati DesertX - fine or not?

[@andrewpeter6128]

A few owner insights: -remove the cat with a link pipe; keep stock exhaust; ECU does not need to be re-mapped. Sounds nice -quick shifter does require “forceful” use. But works great when you commit to shifts. It also improves with additional km.

[@ciocanelwar]

Was thinking of doing thtat just for the heat issue.

[@andrewpeter6128]

I live in a cold climate, so the heat issue was not a concern. I wanted to hear the sound of the Desmo engine. And, as more time passes and aftermarket mapping improves, I might flash the ECU at a later date.

[@ciocanelwar]

@@andrewpeter6128 I rode it in winter (winters aren't what they used to be but still cold), 2 or 3 degrees outside and the bike would reach 100 at the stop light. I can't ride it with shorts in summer, O mean in the city for short distances, would never go somewhere in shorts on a motorbike.

[@andrewpeter6128]

13:1 compression engines (and above) just make a great deal of heat. But, it’s all relative; my air cooled Desert Sled (in Colombia) needs to be moving…or she is gonna get WARM on the right leg

[@asecret900]

+1 from this long-term owner as well. Decat is a must, and the QS is lovely (just not recommended between 1st & 2nd)

[@mhvshn]

What confuses me is that you’re testing a lot of bikes which are also capable of being ridden outside of asphalt, but you ride only in the city.

[@ciocanelwar]

I like the quick shifter on my DDX, I always know when I am shifting because it needs more force to do it.

[@michaelhedley7845]

Robisz super kontent stary i w dodatku na skalę światową po angielsku, bardzo dobre niezależne recenzje od doświadczonego motocyklisty, leci sub !

[@Jevta624]

Can't wait for the mid sized adventure comparison video

[@Fernando90054]

The wind protection isn’t great but clearly better than on a naked bike. The overall looks of this bike is amazing beautiful in my book and generally the looks aren’t usually one of the strongest points of big trail or off road big bikes, but this Desert X opens an exception in par to the new BMW GS 1300 which for an all terrain type of bike, it’s one of the best in the present in the Market, on the aesthetics department (beyond all controversy, it’s my personal opinion). Thanks for your fine video👌🏻

[@ConceptArtistic]

Great video mate. I like editing

[@kirilllysko1794]

I'm kinda scratching my head about why Ducati opted for such a long wheel base on Dx? It is way longer then in competition with exeption of may be F850GS. It should make manuvering at low speed difficult as well as riding twisty trails.

[@volodymyrholubets1872]

Great review as usual! Is the issue with the heat present in Multistrada V2S as well? How would you compare engine characters in Desert X vs Multistrada V2S ? (heat, vibrations, willing to rev, fuel consumption, throttle feel)

[@kevinc8744]

Thank you

[@nikosdanelakis3613]

👍👍👍👍

[@ΓιωργοςΜπιζος-ψ1ν]

What about air cover?