If Steve thinks it is good then you know it has to be. He races big bikes like the Triumph 12 XE in the desert and he doesn't take any prisoners. This review is the one that has decided me to test ride this bike.

Dude, nice job stepping up the production quality. Thanks for giving the rundown - I always look for your word on bikes. Can't wait to get mine.

Having tested that Desert X, as well as the Africa Twin 1100, the Norden 901, and the Tuareg660, I fully agree with your review: best handling offroad, perfect ergo, smooth yet powerful engine, very efficient suspension, good onroad performance. I did feel the heat on my right foot and lower leg. I could buy it BUT , the Tuareg660 is very close in performance , handling, ergos, weighs 20kg less, and costs 5000 less ! I used to have an Africa Twin 1000 but the 1100 feels like an elephant after riding the DesertX. The Norden901 is more of a sporty roadster with some offroad capabilities. The KTM890R is better offroad but worse onroad than the DesertX, and seat height is a problem. The Tenere700 is good but the Tuareg660 is better with more modern electronic features like the DesertX. The right price for the DesertX should be 15000 not 17000. Tuareg660 at 12000 is the nowadays best bargain for an adventure bike.

Really appreciate your review style. Honestly excited about the whole package and clear about why you felt the way you did. Thanks for not slicing this up and letting your unedited thoughts come through.

I’ve got mine loving it…. The riding is sublime….

Ducati single handedly made one of the most versatile bikes in the world thumps up to them and these incredible riders who have shown us that here on this day

I can only agree, the DesertX has some magic! I didn't think ti was possible to get a bike in this weight as nimble and well balanced. ...and it is a beauty! 💪❤✊🏻✊🏻

Thanks for a fantastic review. That bike looks incredible. I love the high ground clearance. Can't wait to see one here in South Africa.

By far the best detailed analysis about this bike in KZfaq👌

So you referenced the T7. We know you have a lot of midsize triumph hours logged. Not sure how much time you’ve spent on a 790/890 Ktm. Really curious where you slate this in that lineup. I’ll go read the adv pulse article next.

Awesome review dude. Thank you for all the good info. How does it perform in comparison with a 890R off-road ?

Like the level 2 ABS - that is a step up from every ADV bike I know of.

I can't believe you were in Aspen and didn't invite me. I saw the Ducati trailer in the Buttermilk parking lot and thought, "Hmm. What's that all about?"

Looking for, and found all I needed from you on this review Steve And didn’t disappoint on close out comment. Hope to see you at DD?

Once again Steve, great stuff! I liked seeing your Dakar shirt (billys or Wolfeys?) at the beginning!

Great review as always

that bike looks tasty

The world needs more Steve Kamrad!

Best bike review I ever watched by an Amish motorcyclist. But my question is when did the Amish start riding bikes? I knew they use lawn mowers with motorcycle handle bars.

Great to meet you at DD this year Steve (I'm the guy who was at the BBQ truck). Now you've got me checking out the Desert X. I'll have to see if I can find one to take a spin on at some point. Separately, can you remind me which company (not Taco) has the maps you recommended for a KTM 500 aftermarket ECU? I may be picking up an Athena GET over the winter.

Great work! Videography just keeps getting better. Dual-droning now? I appreciate that you add your personal preferences, such as settings and use.

First of all, Steve’s reviews are the best. I trust him more than just about any other reviewer out there. Will admit Steve, you could have added more about street performance- the desert x is a killlller road bike too. I would know, I just bought one! I rode my buddies toureg before I bought it. That’s also a great bike, but frankly the ducati feels far more premium in almost every category except maybe suspension. It’s not a GS when it comes to touring, but as an overall package, I think it’s the best adventure bike out there right now. Go get one.

you forgot to say it looks fuckin cool

I'm going to need one of these!!!

Great review dude, 1st time watching your channel.

Awesome video as usual👍 Is it comparable with the 890 r ? Thinking about an exchange...

I enjoyed review even though it seemed like a parody at times. “Eggernomics..,” aside, well done.

PLANTED AND TRACKS WELL AS YOU NEARLY BINNED IT.

Excelente vídeo parabéns 🇧🇷

I’d like an updated desert sled with similar spec suspension and wheels.

How is the seat? Is it comfortable enough for multi state trips? I’m also 220 lbs.

Did you ride the Turaeg 660 for ADV pulse. I would presume the big difference would be power and weight between the 2 or does the desert x handle that much better.

Wonder how it does on the freeway with wind management and handling while loaded with camping gear. Great review thanks. That exhaust note is disappointing, was hoping for more snarl . Impressive suspension, the wheels were really moving up n down while the bike stayed straight in those clips at the beginning of the video

I'm riding the COBDR next week, on my new Tuareg. You going to be in CO still by then, and have interest in throwing a leg over one?

Great review! Thanks!

which one do you prefer for both, off road and on road, desert x or multistrada? which one does the adventure bike experience better?

Great review, you have an envious job. Did you notice the weight at all as its still quite a heavy bike for this class.

Bro, that choice of music tho....

If Steve says its good,its good.Thanks.

HI Steve, just a comment about cooling fans for off-road bikes. Most of the time when they are operating in the tough stuff, they are on. My Sherco's fan is set to 60C/140F and it sings. A bit of insurance compared to other brands who don't fit a fan, yet the bikes are expected to perform, but give in and boil.

Best bike 2022 overall.

Great review. Is it even on top of the Tiger 1200 RP off road? I'm torn between these two bikes and can't freakin seem to make up my mind.

Hey hey hey! Chicken Killer is already taken from Conserve the Ride! Haha

Were the riders 5’7” and under on the stock suspension or lower suspension option!

Steve, rapt in your videos and thoughts on the bikes. Have an XE 1200 with worked suspension like you and also interested in the Desert X. Any comparisons between the 2 for general ADV riding and having fun?

Ducati took DX project very seriously. I cant wait to ride DX.

Excellent video..!!! Did you have a chance to ride it much on road…? Wondering how it would do on an extended trip…

Sick wheelies bro …

Great video as usual Is that big white tank on the Duc plastic?

Very much respect your reviews and evals. I have a 900 RP, and admittedly only use it off road probably 35% of the time. However, it's important to me to have something very capable that 35%. I've been considering getting the new Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer as I'm a bigger guy and want to go on bigger adventures. Should I give this Ducati serious consideration? How would it stack up going 4-5 days through New Mexico and Colorado on the regular? Thank you, I'll take your answer off the air.

great review, big money but you only live once right !! 👍👍👍

Did you have some notes on suspension setup by chance? Like compression/rebound clicks at your weight?

Where was most of the filming done?

Great review! Fair to say, somewhat of a modern ktm 990/950?

Ducati have done a good job in it's influencer promotion of this bike, it's all over social media for anyone who's into bikes

I hope Ducati have nailed reliability. It would stop me from getting this over a Tenere 700

@steve_kamrad I love your stuff! I've got a Tiger 900 RP with upgrades for off-road. Great bike. Does really well, but has limitations, like the rake angle. Street riding is important, but I focus on off-road riding. Would the Desert X be an step up, taking into consideration I'll also upgrade the DX? Love the DX, trying to see if it's worth it and have at the next Dirt Daze...

How many dealers going down the PanAm Hwy or thru Fairbanks, Duc dealer in Anchorage. Like the size

I totally get that it's good, but is it as good as a Africa Twin?

nice bike DUCATI

you said you would own one but if you had to choose some bike over it what would it be? just curious since im watching the tiger 900 rally pro and this one for my next bike.

I don't care about the bike. I just care about the intro song 😂

I usually don't care or comment much on song selection, but the dissonance with that intro song is extreme :(

Hey Steve, This was a great review interspersed with your riding exploits on the Desert X. Love that you didn't go too much into the tech details. The "feel of the ride" is truly the clincher for most of us. Which would you recommend - Africa Twin 1100 DCT or the Desert X for a 50/50 riding? 17082022

Stay the trail?

You are NOT HELPING! 🤣🤣

Why people hating on the music? Go polish your harley chrome and stick to the pavement

Nice talk.

Good review. 940cc do not a "mid-sized ADV" make though.

Not beat a husky mate 👍🍻

Its like KTM 1090 SAR

Let me dim the lights and light a couple of candles and see if I can get that chicken on the line... hang on a sec... Yep, she ded. I asked her what she remembers, she said the last thing that went through her mind was a couple of stainless steel spokes. Despite what the chicken thinks (or used to think), that looks like a nice bike.

Recheck your comments, be careful to say the truth. I’m thinking 🤔 💭

Comment.

The DesertX Owners Manual is useless. Ducati needs to make the service workshop manual available to owners. The notion of taking the bike to a local dealer for anything other than checking tire pressures and adding gas is absurd, especially in the Adventure bike segment.

Nah

Seriously, wtf is that music in this video??? Lowest point, please never do anything like that again

All fun and games until a rock makes its way under the timing belt cover and snaps the belt bahahahaha!

Ducatis are "Super Unreliable" no matter how good the machine is, this very factor is a turn off. . . Ducatis spend more time inside a garage, rather on the road, or off-road. I would never like to take an unreliable machine into the woods. Phew, I am tired. 😉

Well the music was so lame i could not take it/ way un cool.