2027 Ducati DesertX Rally: First Look at the New 890cc V2 Adventure Bike
Ducati pulled the covers off the 2027 DesertX Rally at EICMA 2027, and it marks a significant step forward for the brand's off-road flagship. The headline change is the switch to Ducati's new 890cc V2 engine, wrapped in a monocoque frame, which trims weight while adding a serious upgrade to the suspension and running gear.
Positioned as the hardcore, rally-focused version of the DesertX, this model is aimed squarely at riders who want a production adventure bike that is ready for genuinely demanding terrain straight out of the crate.
Key details
- New 890cc V2 engine producing 110.3 hp at 9,000 rpm and 68 lb-ft of torque at 7,000 rpm.
- Monocoque frame with a wet weight (without fuel) of 461 lb, roughly 4 lb lighter than the 2026 model.
- Front 48mm KYB closed-cartridge inverted fork with Kashima and DLC coatings.
- Fully adjustable rear KYB shock with remote preload adjustment and a new Full Floater linkage.
- Takasago Excel tubeless spoked wheels, 21-inch front and 18-inch rear (36-spoke rear).
- Ducati Quick Shift 2.0, a 5-inch TFT display, and an adjustable Ohlins steering damper.
- Flat one-piece rally seat, standard Termignoni exhaust, and exclusive Rally livery.
- Starting price of 19,995 USD, a 3,000 USD premium over the base DesertX.
Specifications
| Engine | 890cc V2 |
| Power | 110.3 hp at 9,000 rpm |
| Torque | 68 lb-ft at 7,000 rpm |
| Frame | Monocoque |
| Wet weight (no fuel) | 461 lb |
| Front suspension | 48mm KYB closed-cartridge inverted fork, Kashima and DLC coatings |
| Rear suspension | Fully adjustable KYB shock, remote preload, Full Floater linkage |
| Wheels | Takasago Excel tubeless spoked, 21 in front / 18 in rear (36-spoke rear) |
| Transmission | Ducati Quick Shift 2.0 |
| Display | 5-inch TFT |
| Exhaust | Standard Termignoni |
| Starting price | 19,995 USD |
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Source: Motorcycle.com, EICMA 2027 Ducati DesertX Rally Quick Look. Images and specifications are credited to the original source.
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