When storied Italian motorcycle maestros Ducati decided to go off-road, they didn’t skimp - and if you doubt that, just take a look at their latest mountain-conquerer, the Ducati DesertX Discovery. This fully-equipped adventure tourer is designed to provide all that you need when you decide that what’s needed most is a fast ride off to the horizon. And the next one. And the horizon after that. Ducati DesertX Discovery promises to do all of that, and in distinctly Italian style.
Basis for it is the company’s basic - if such a capable bike can be called that - DesertX. To this already formidable machine, Ducati have added just about every option that’s available. First and foremost is added essential protection for the Ducati DesertX Discovery. You may already have noticed the form-follows-function appeal of the prominent aluminium sump guard, the front bull bar and tough radiator grille, which combine to deny those pesky off-road rocks from stopping your Ducati DesertX Discovery from completing its adventure mission.
Ducati haven’t forgotten potential fragility of the rider. There are reinforced hand guards, heated grips for those chillier climes and a taller screen to keep the wind at bay either at high altitude - or at high speeds. You’ll be capable of challenging the speedometer courtesy the Discovery’s 937 cc Testastretta V-Twin power plant, propelling you to 60 mph in less than four seconds with a 135 mph top speed. Best reserved for an actual road, needless to say.
For all of your off-road adventuring requirements - Armani suit to go with the Italian style of your Ducati DesertX Discovery, perhaps? - they’ve equipped the ride with twin removable aluminium panniers. Hoist the Ducati DesertX Discovery onto its super-tough central stand for safe parking, allowing for easy maintenance in the unlikely event it's needed, since Ducati is now owned by the VW Group, who prefer their products not to break down.
So, they have added just about every accessory that you need - and then a few more besides - to tempt you onboard your personal Ducati DesertX Discovery. All of this makes the asking price for Italian horizon chasing really quite reasonable. Ducati’s order books are open now, and you’ll need £14,995 to book your Ducati DesertX Discovery production slot. We’ll be waiting with a cocktail shaker on your first mountain top.
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