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DesertXPhoto GalleriesPerfecting the DesertX: Luggage Solutions, Nav, Final Touches (Gallery)May 2, 2025Photo GalleriesRefining the DesertX: Comfort, Wind Protection & Safety Upgrades (Gallery)March 11, 2025Gear and ProductsRefining the DesertX: Comfort, Wind Protection & Safety UpgradesBuilding on performance gains to enhance rider comfort and all-terrain durability.By Ron LiebackMarch 11, 2025Gear and ProductsWe Give Ducati’s DesertX a $10,000 UpgradeThe DesertX has potential, but mods are needed for true adventure.By Ron LiebackFebruary 21, 2025Ducati2025 Ducati DesertXThe Elefant in the room.By Cycle World StaffNovember 20, 2024RacingWatch Ducati’s DesertX Rally Battle for a Rally WinAlexander Smith’s second-place overall finish at the Mexican 1000 Rally.By Justin DawesOctober 4, 2024Photo Galleries2024 Ducati DesertX Rally First Ride GalleryAugust 17, 2024Bikes2025 Ducati DesertX Discovery First LookNew variant adds more comfort and protection extras to the base model.By Andrew CherneyJuly 2, 2024Reviews2024 Ducati DesertX Rally First RideReady to take on anything and everything off-road.By Adam ChildJanuary 25, 2024Bikes2024 Ducati DesertX Rally First LookHigh-end suspension and trick parts increase off-road performance.By Bruno dePratoOctober 4, 2023NewsDucati DesertX Rally Coming for 2024New suspension and more off-road-oriented chassis.By Ben PurvisSeptember 14, 2023BikesHow Much Power Does the 2023 Ducati DesertX Make?Performance testing versatile Testastretta twin on Cycle World’s in-house Dynojet 250i dynamometer.By Evan AllenApril 25, 2023Ducati2023 Ducati DesertXDucati’s most dirtworthy adventure bike yet.By Cycle World StaffJanuary 11, 2023ReviewsDucati DesertX Off-Road ReviewDoes Ducati’s midsize ADV live up to its Dakar dreams?By Justin DawesJanuary 5, 2023Reviews2022 Ducati DesertX vs. 2022 Husqvarna Norden 901The Italian Game and the Scandinavian Defense.By Seth RichardsNovember 23, 2022Reviews2023 Ducati DesertX First Ride ReviewDucati’s most dirtworthy adventure bike delivers as promised.By Blake ConnerAugust 25, 2022Reviews2022 Ducati DesertX First Impression Ride ReviewFirst thoughts on riding Ducati’s dirt-ready ADV.By Chris NorthoverMay 5, 2022NewsDucati DesertX First LookDucati gets dirty.By Bruno dePratoDecember 9, 2021
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