The Ducati DesertX competes with the Triumph Tiger 900 Rally and the Honda Africa Twin in India.

Ducati has announced the launch of the DesertX adventure bike in India. It is available in a single variant priced at Rs 17.91 lakh (ex-showroom).

The Ducati DesertX is an off-road-focused motorcycle. The semi-faired ADV features twin LED headlamps with a short windscreen and a 5-inch digital instrument console. The bike rides on 21-inch front and 18-inch rear wire-spoke wheels with 46 mm upside-down Kayaba fork suspension at the front and a Kayaba mono-shock at the rear. The fully adjustable suspension offers a ground clearance of 250 mm.

The DesertX is powered by a 937cc, L-twin, liquid-cooled engine that makes 110 BHP @ 9,250 rpm and 92 Nm @ 6,500 rpm. The engine is mated with a 6-speed gearbox. The bike comes with 6 riding modes: Sport, Touring, Urban, Wet, Rally and Enduro and four power modes: Full, High, Medium and Low.

Some of the electronic aids offered on the DesertX include engine brake control, traction control, wheelie control, cornering ABS and a bi-directional quick-shifter.

The Ducati DesertX is powered by the same 936cc V-twin engine as the Multistrada V2.

Ducati has released a teaser of its upcoming adventure bike, the DesertX. The bike will be launched on December 12, 2022.

The DesertX made its debut at the Ducati World Premiere in December 2021. It is powered by a 937cc liquid-cooled V-twin engine that can also be found on the Multistrada V2. It churns out 108 BHP @ 9,250 rpm and 92 Nm @ 6,500 rpm.

The Ducati DesertX is an off-road-focused motorcycle. The bike rides on 21-inch front and 18-inch rear wire-spoke wheels with 46 mm upside-down Kayaba fork suspension at the front and a Kayaba mono-shock at the rear. The fully adjustable suspension offers a ground clearance of 250 mm.

The DesertX is equipped with 6 riding modes, 4 power modes, engine brake control, traction control, wheelie control, cornering ABS and a bi-directional quick-shifter. The motorcycle is also fitted with full-LED lighting and a 5-inch TFT display.

The new Scrambler will reach dealerships across the world in March 2023.

Ducati has revealed the next-generation Scrambler ahead of EICMA 2022. The bike gets several updates for the 2023 model year.

The 2023 Ducati Scrambler comes in three variants: Icon, Full Throttle and Nightshift. The bike gets a redesigned LED headlamp, tail lamp and a new steel fuel tank that comes with an interchangeable cover. It also gets a new 4.3-inch digital instrument console, new clutch & alternator covers and a reworked exhaust.

The new Scrambler is 4 kg lighter than the outgoing version thanks to an updated trellis frame and a new-gen Desmodue engine that is about 2.5 kg lighter than the previous generation.

Speaking of the engine, the 2023 Scrambler is powered by an 803cc air-cooled twin-cylinder engine that produces 73 BHP @ 8,250 rpm and 65 Nm @ 7,000 rpm. The engine is paired with a 6-speed gearbox and comes with two riding modes – Road and Wet. The new model features ride-by-wire throttle management for the first time.

The new Scrambler will reach dealerships across the world in March 2023.

The Diavel V4 will be available globally from January 2023.

After the Panigale, Streetfighter and Multistrada, the 2023 Ducati Diavel is the latest bike in the brand's line-up to get the V4 engine.

The Diavel V4 packs a 1,158cc, 4-cylinder engine that pumps out 166 BHP @ 10,750 rpm and 126 Nm @ 7,500 rpm. Thanks to the new motor, the Diavel weighs 13 kg less than the Diavel 1260. It also comes with an extended deactivation system that can shut off the rear bank of cylinders to save fuel.

The Diavel V4 is equipped with a 50 mm upside-down fork suspension at the front and a single-sided swingarm with a monoshock at the rear. It comes with dual 330 mm front disc brakes and a single disc at the rear.

In terms of its styling, the new Diavel V4 gets a redesigned LED headlamp and quad-exhausts. The bike comes with a 5-inch TFT instrument console and has features such as three power modes and four riding modes - Sport, Touring, Urban and Wet. It also gets traction control with cornering function, ABS with cornering function, launch control, wheelie control, a bidirectional quickshifter and cruise control.

The Diavel V4 will be available globally from January 2023. It is expected to arrive in India sometime next year.

After the rides, the Triumph has crossed the 25,000 km mark whereas the Ducati is a little shy of 57,000 km.

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Two weekends; two big rides

The last two weekends saw some nice long rides on the Tiger as well as the Multistrada, with the big cat tipping past the 25,000 km mark on the weekend ride.

Weekend 1

Went with my ADV biking group to Tapola (near Mahabaleshwar) with the Tiger. This was an all ADV crew with a lineup comprising a 1200 GS, a 1250 GSA, Africa Twin DCT, a Tiger 900 Rally Pro, Multistrada 1200S and my trusty Tiger 800 - now come to think of it, the “junior most” in the line up on sheer cubic capacity.

We went to Tapola on Saturday and on day 2, crossed over to Bamboli village via a ferry, riding from there to Kaas and then returning to Mumbai via Satara.

The Tiger crossed the 25k mark just shy of Kaas Plateau, rather appropriately crossing the milestone doing what it does best - munching miles on back roads, no roads and smooth tarmac.

Weekend 2

Had another trip to Mahabaleshwar planned this weekend with some colleagues but really heavy thunder and lightning on Saturday early AM caused us to postpone the ride.

I (re)-woke up around 8:30 am, saw clear skies, and just decided to head out solo with the Ducati without a specific plan on whether I’ll turn around at 20 kms or 200. Turned out 200+ (one way) ultimately. Rode solo all the way till Necklace Point, Bhor before turning back for home.

Sunday was topped off with a nice ride with just one riding buddy to Morbe lake, an apt way to wrap up the weekend. The Multi is now a little shy of 57,000 kms (I bought it used at end of March 2022 at ~53k kms). I plan to do the Desmo service a little sooner than 60k clicks, in advance of a Goa ride I have planned sometime in Jan.

Some pics below from both weekends. The Tiger has now been put in for major service. It's on brand new tyres (not even 1000 kms old) and I’ll go the extra mile on this service to make sure the bike is in top nick. Will post a specific update on the service itself once the bike is back from Shaman.

Partial lineup

The bike outside the resort

Sunday starts with a Ferry ride for the bikes.

Just before hitting 25k on the Odo.

25k clicks. Literally at the Kaas plateau.

At Kaas. We didn’t finally stop and explore on foot but rode past instead.

Taking the bikes off the road at a scenic viewpoint.

Lunch halt on the way back to Mumbai. Somewhere near Wai

Solo 400(+) km Saturday ride: somewhere before Talegaon.

Back roads of Bhor

Necklace point

Sunday ride: Above and below: the two big ADVs at Morbe lake

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Being the flagship variant, the Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak comes loaded with tech.

Ducati has launched the Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak in India with a price tag of Rs 31.84 lakh (ex-showroom).

The Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak gets a Desmosedici GP ’12-inspired livery and comes with a wide range of carbon fibre components, a titanium Akrapovic exhaust, Ohlins front fork in an anodised gold finish, two-tone black and red rear saddle with the V4 logo and the Ducati Corse badge on the beak.

Powering the Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak is a 1,158cc, V4 engine that develops 168 BHP and 125 Nm. Weighing in at 214 kg, this sports tourer is lighter than the standard V4 S by 4.4 kg.

Being the flagship variant, the Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak comes loaded with tech. This includes electronically adjustable suspension, riding modes, power modes, ABS Cornering, Ducati Traction Control, Ducati Wheelie Control, Ducati Cornering Light, Vehicle Hold Control, Adaptive Cruise Control and Blind Spot Detection.

The superbike is available in three variants – V4, V4 S and V4 SP2.

Ducati has launched the 2022 Panigale V4 in India. The superbike is available in three variants – V4, V4 S and V4 SP2, with prices starting at Rs. 26.49 lakh (ex-showroom).

Ducati has made some changes to the aerodynamics of the Panigale V4 for the 2022 model year. Besides updated aero, the bike also gets some ergonomic tweaks, new electronics and revisions to the engine and chassis.

The bike gets twin LED headlamps with winglets on either side. These aero blades have been redesigned and Ducati claims they generate 37 kg of downforce at 300 km/h.

Powering the Panigale V4 is a 1,103cc V4 engine that makes 212.5 BHP @ 13,000 rpm and 123.6 Nm @ 9,500 rpm. The engine is mated to a 6-speed gearbox. The bike has four power modes – Full, High, Medium and Low, and riding modes.

The Panigale V4 rides on 43 mm adjustable Showa BPF front forks and an adjustable Sachs monoshock at the rear. The S and SP2 variants get electronically adjustable Ohlins suspension, while braking is handled by twin 330 mm discs at the front and a single 245 mm disc at the rear.

The SP2 variant is available in Ducati’s Winter Test Livery, Marchesini forged aluminium wheels, carbon fibre wings, heel guards and front fender and STM-EVO SBK nine-disc dry clutch.

2022 Ducati Panigale V4 ex-showroom prices:

• V4 - Rs. 26.49 lakh
• V4 S - Rs. 31.99 lakh
• V4 SP2 - Rs. 40.99 lakh

The Ducati Streetfighter V2 competes with the Triumph Street Triple, Kawasaki Z900 and the likes.

Ducati has launched the Streetfighter V2 in India, priced at Rs. 17.25 lakh (ex-showroom).

The Streetfighter V2 looks similar to the Streetfighter V4. It has V-shaped LED DRLs at the front, a wide handlebar, sculpted fuel tank, split seats, high-rise tail section, and a single-sided swingarm.

The Ducati Streetfighter V2 is powered by the same 955cc, twin-cylinder engine used on the Panigale V2. In the naked bike, the motor produces 150 BHP @ 10,750 rpm and 101.4 Nm @ 9,000 rpm. It is paired with a 6-speed gearbox.

The bike is equipped with Showa BPF front forks and a Sachs monoshock at the rear. It comes with a host of electronic aids, including a 6-axis IMU, cornering ABS, traction control, wheelie control, engine brake control, ride modes, and a bi-directional quick-shifter.

The Ducati Streetfighter V2 competes with the Triumph Street Triple, Kawasaki Z900 and the likes.

I had done a coolant flush last year and used Engine Ice, but had very quickly realized it probably is not the best choice for the 959, it heats up very quickly

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It's been a year last servicing was done, and that meant it was time for yearly service and try to make some tweaks to some of current consumables to see if they make some difference.

The bike has been running well and hence did not need any special service, so what we did was the basic servicing with usual fluids change and replacing consumables. It was a straight forward exercise and we were done in few hours. One thing that anyone who has been reading this thread knows, is the heat from the bike. I had done a coolant flush last year and used Engine Ice, but had very quickly realized it probably is not the best choice for 959, it heats up very quickly and cools down quickly too, but the bike gets very very hot in city traffic.

Add to it, Engine Ice needs to be replaced every year, so I decided to change it. Coolant was flushed and I have decided to try Maxima Coolanol this time:

Now it's raining and I did not get a chance to take the bike out, so review about this is on hold.

Next major change was the air filter, I have been running stock air filter and wanted to change it. I decided to go with Sprint air filter this time, the best thing about the Sprint air filter is that you don't need to oil it every year, you can just blow dry air and fit it back, so it is literally zero maintenance.

Notice how the stock paper one is crumpled and reduces air flow, this should make air flow better and make the engine run better. Again, review to be published in due course of time after some rides.

Other then that it was run of the mill stuff with new engine oil, I retained shell which is OEM, oil filter used was hiflo followed by cleaning of brake pads and internal components.

This concluded the yearly maintenance, and bike was ready for phase 2, which was to drop it to friend place and get it detailed.

I will let the pics do the talking from here.

A mandatory wash:

Looks nice:

Bit of paint correction job:

Before:

After:

Some buffing and ceramic coats later...

This took care of the bike and got it back to it's own shiny shelf, to my credit, not much work was needed and things were easier for my friend. I won't let go of a chance to win some brownie points!!

This though brings us to most difficult part of the ordeal, since it has been raining non stop in Bangalore, we had to figure out a way to get bike back to my home, this while making sure that the bike does not get dirty again. We got a window after three days when we got some dry roads in the morning and bike was ridden back in early hours back home. Now I am itching to take it for a long ride, but the weather keeps playing spoilsport, hopefully it clears up soon and I can take it out to test how is the bike performing with new coolant and the air filter.

The earlier upgrade to get an underbelly exhaust is getting a bit tough, so what I am thinking instead is to get a decat pipe and remove the catcon altogether, this I have heard helps with reducing the heat as well. This is something which I am actively exploring.

In the meantime I ended up picking another partner for Mark 13, details about which I will pen down in another thread soon.

Signing off for now, with couple of final pics, and will write about my experience with coolant soon:

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The Streetfighter V4 SP has a better power-to-weight ratio compared to the Streetfighter V4 S.

Ducati has launched the Streetfighter V4 SP in India. The litre-class naked street bike is priced at Rs 34.99 lakh (ex-showroom).

SP, which stands for ‘Sport Production’, is the top-of-the-line variant of the Streetfighter V4. It weighs 196.7 kg and has a better power-to-weight ratio compared to the Streetfighter V4 S.

The Streetfighter V4 SP comes in the ‘Winter Test’ livery used on Ducati’s MotoGP and SBK Championship bikes. It features Matte black fairings with Matte Carbon wings and a brushed aluminium fuel tank.

The Streetfighter V4 SP is equipped with Marchesini forged magnesium wheels. It comes with Ohlins Smart EC 2.0 that can vary the damping according to the rider’s riding style and Brembo Stylema R front brake calipers.

Powering the bike is a 1,103cc V4 engine that delivers 205 BHP @ 13,000 rpm and 123 Nm @ 9,500 rpm. It sends power via a STM-EVO SBK dry clutch.

The Streetfighter V4 SP gets a whole host of electronic aids. These include cornering ABS, traction control, slide control, wheelie control, launch control, engine brake control and electronic suspension; among others.