Ducati Desert X
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Ducati Desert X vs MV Agusta Turismo Veloce Comparison

Overview: Desert X vs Turismo Veloce

Key Features

Front Brake Disc Dual Disc
Start Option Electric Electric
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Ground Clearance 250 mm 140 mm
Displacement 937 cc 798 cc
Maximum Power 110 hp 110 hp
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User Ratings & Review Comparison

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14 reviews
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User Review Comparison
  • Perfect balance between rally DNA and touring

    The Ducati DesertX has impressed me as a sensible compromise between a civilized tourer and an aggressive rally machine. Despite being mid-weight,...

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    Samuel Oct 31, 2025 for Ducati Desert X

From The Experts

Things we like

Outstanding off-road abilities

Design influenced by rallies

Contemporary electronics

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Sleek Italian looks

Premium hardware

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Things we don't like

With a small dealer network

High cost

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Limited off-road riding ability

Stiff ride quality

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Engine & Performance

Displacement 937 cc 798 cc
Maximum Power 110 hp 110 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity 21 L 21.5 L
Clutch Type Wet, Multi-Plate Wet, Multi-Plate
Cooling System Liquid Cooled Liquid Cooled
Compression Ratio 13.3:1 12.2:1
No. Of Strokes 4-Stroke 4-Stroke
Bore X Stroke 94 mm x 67.5 mm 79 mm x 54.3 mm
Exhaust Pipes 2 in 1 Exhaust 3 in 3 Exhaust
Maximum Torque 92 Nm 80 Nm
Valve Configuration DOHC DOHC
No. Of Cylinder 2 3
Valves Per Cylinder 4 4
Engine Type L-Twin Cylinder, 4 Valves, 4-Stroke, Liquid-Cooled, Engine 3-Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 12-Valve, Liquid-Cooled, DOHC Engine
Emission Control Euro V Euro 4
Drive Type Chain Drive Chain Drive
Fuel Consumption 17.8 kmpl 17.2 kmpl
RPM at Maximum Power 9250 rpm 10150 rpm
RPM at Maximum Torque 6500 rpm 7100 rpm
Top Speed -- 230 kmph
Injection Type -- MVICS
Alternator -- 450 W
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Dimension

Category Adventure Touring Adventure Touring
Kerb Weight 223 kg --
Wheel Base 1608 mm 1445 mm
Seat Height 875 mm 850 mm
Dry Weight 202 kg 192 kg
Seating Capacity 2 2
Ground Clearance 250 mm 140 mm
Length -- 2125 mm
Width -- 910 mm
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Fuel & Ignition

Start Option Electric Electric
Fuel Supply System EFI --
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Ignition System -- Integrated Ignition

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension USD Fork USD Fork
Rear Suspension Monoshock Single Shock
Suspension Travel(Rear) -- 165 mm
Suspension Travel(Front) -- 160 mm

Wheels & Tyres

Rear Wheel Size R18 R17
Rear Tyre 150/70 R18 190/55 ZR17
Front Wheel Size R21 R17
Front Tyre 90/90 R21 120/70 ZR17
Tyre Type Radial, Tubel Runflat

Electrical

Battery Voltage 12 V 12 V
Battery Capacity -- 11 Ah

Gear & Transmission

Transmission Type Manual Manual
Gear Box 6-Speed 6-Speed

Safety & Security

ABS Yes Yes
Pass Switch Yes Yes
Stability Control Yes Yes
Engine Check Warning Yes Yes
Back Rest No No
Riding Modes Street, Road Street, Road --
Leg Guards No No
Launch Control No --
Traction Control Yes Yes
Shutter Lock -- No
Engine Immobilizer -- Yes
Wheel Lock Front/back -- No
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Console

Odometer Digital Digital Digital Digital
Fuel Gauge Digital Digital Digital Digital
Oil Change Indicator Yes --
Display Screen Yes Yes
Speedometer Digital Digital Digital Digital
Tachometer Yes Yes
Tripmeter Yes Yes
Navigator -- Yes
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Electrical

Indicator Light No Yes
Head Lamp LED LED LED LED
Accessory Outlet Yes --
Tail Lamp LED LED LED LED
Adjustable Headlights Yes Yes

Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats No No
Cruise Control Yes --

Chassis & Suspension

Body Frame Material Steel Steel Steel Steel
Seat Type Dual Stepped Dual Stepped Dual Stepped Dual Stepped
Body Frame Type Tubular steel trellis Frame Tubular steel trellis Frame Tubular Trellis Tubular Trellis
Side Wings -- Yes

Brake

Rear Brake Disc Disc Disc Disc
Front Brake Disc Disc Dual Disc Dual Disc

Ducati Desert X vs MV Agusta Turismo Veloce FAQs

Which Motorcycle has more power between Ducati Desert X vs MV Agusta Turismo Veloce?

The Ducati Desert X has power of 110 hp with 92 Nm torque and MV Agusta Turismo Veloce has power of 110 hp with 80 Nm torque. The Ducati Desert X and MV Agusta Turismo Veloce both have same power.

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Which Motorcycle has Higher ground clearance between Desert X vs Turismo Veloce?

The Desert X comes with a ground clearance of 250 mm , on the other hand the Turismo Veloce comes with a ground clearance of 140 mm , hence the Ducati Desert X has better ground clearence and off roading capabilities..

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Which Motorcycle has more safety features between Ducati Desert X vs MV Agusta Turismo Veloce?

Desert X safety features: ABS, Pass Switch, Traction Control, Stability Control and Engine Check Warning

Turismo Veloce safety features: ABS, Pass Switch, Engine Check Warning, Traction Control, Stability Control and Engine Immobilizer

The MV Agusta Turismo Veloce has higher number of sefety features than Desert X, hence MV Agusta Turismo Veloce is more safer than Ducati Desert X.

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