confirmed
sniff sniff.. smells like Elefant to me...
https://www.ducati.com/ww/en/bikes/desertx/desertx-937
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I like it. [thumbsup]
Soooo... the 950 Multi wasn't enough?
[thumbsup]
This one has 21/18 inch wheels, so more serious about dirt. It's a liquid cooled four valver too, not the 1100.
http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=79034.0
Quote from: koko64 on December 06, 2021, 01:19:37 PM
[thumbsup]
This one has 21/18 inch wheels, so more serious about dirt. It's a liquid cooled four valver too, not the 1100.
Whaddya mean "more" serious?? [laugh] No Multi has
any serious dirt credentials..... [laugh]
This new jigger actually looks like it could handle some serious rough stuff...... in a KTM 990 Adv kinda way... all way too big beasts for this little black duck to venture off road with ;D.
Yes I do. Some Multistrada now have 19" front wheels, so semi serious, but 21/18 is full on.
Quote from: koko64 on December 07, 2021, 05:52:00 PM
Yes I do. Some Multistrada now have 19" front wheels, so semi serious, but 21/18 is full on.
21/18 is full on prime dirt spec, agreed [thumbsup]
I still maintain all Multis (even the ones with spokes and a 19" front) are ADV/dirty wannabes. Fab touring machines though.
I found my modded DR650 (21/18) too big and heavy for any serious dirt riding - but that probably says more about me than the bike.
Not sure how close the new bike is to the concepts.
https://www.advpulse.com/adv-news/ducati-previews-new-paris-dakar-inspired-adventure-bike-concept/
https://youtu.be/lZwhm5PDU8I
https://youtu.be/cekd4WsUutM
QuoteI found my modded DR650 (21/18) too big and heavy for any serious dirt riding - but that probably says more about me than the bike.
I have to laugh... all those slick photos of that thing roosting through the sand. I've had my XR650 in sand like that, the rear tire turns itself into a track hoe, and my arms pump up like Popeye.
Quote from: Charlie98 on December 06, 2021, 12:40:19 PM
Soooo... the 950 Multi wasn't enough?
This one is about 50 lbs lighter than a Multi. Still too heavy.
Q
Looking like Africa twin. Looks fun
Wonder if you can get aux tank for both sides
I think I've seen a rear aux tank option. Probably in the catalogue.
Hilarious FortNine review of the Desert X - Love the "one-step" chain adjustment... [laugh]
https://youtu.be/lcFqVIadWYo
Since I've only ever bought used bikes, his look inside the dealership experience was new to me.
[thumbsup] this was a great review, loved the look inside the dealership
best ending by a reviewer ever.
zero interest in the bike. agreed it is super capable and attractive
the more time you spend in the air, the less fast you can go.
sticking with street bikes.
the want is real.
Absolutely brilliant review! [thumbsup] ;D
Love the Fortnine review.