I agree completely man and here's a tip... preload is your friend :) I'm loving my purchase, the stock DDX suspension is OAK for an average and healthy adult - All the critics need to look elsewhere if they're too short and/or fat for this dream bike.
So glad this bike is getting good reviews pretty much universally. I hoped it'd be this good I bet it feels naughty riding a Ducati in this way, this makes it even more desirable. lol It seems Ducati hasn't lost it's touch, even with Audi in the drivers seat. Even more excited to see if the new 698 engine can produce an even more focused off-road bike right in the 790/890's wheelhouse.
I'm not surprised you never bottomed the 790, from new they were way over sprung. I'm 80kg and put a 690 rear spring in mine (and lighter fork springs), now it actually moves! I think they sorted out the 890, so it's way more supple than the 790 off the factory floor. Great video, love your work Tom!
Hey mate Interesting review 👍😎 Two year in and 45,000km on my 2019 790Adv R.. I spent another 18 months on the 2021 890Adv R and 28,000km I took the X out after trying out the T7 and Tiger 900 Rally Pro… The X is a wicked machine Beautiful, comfortable, brilliant road manner and oh so sexy… but at a premium… especially adding must have the extras. The motor is sublime… same unit as my Hypermotard so no fault there.. it’s addictive The suspension is unfortunately not up to the rougher high speed stuff, as you experienced yourself However I suggest you take the 2023 890AdvR out for a run… Here is South Africa the base price even with the Rally Pack extra you get a machine that will take you anywhere and does not need anything further… The X Rally…. Now that would have to be explored further indeed… Happy trail 👌
Man that washout close to the beginning of the video even got my heart pumping. Good reflexes bud and I really wanted the Desert X, but went with the 1290 SA-R primarily for servicing reasons. I had a Multistrada Enduro Pro and loved it BUT, off road bike it was not. Gravel roads were fine but nothing too technical. I hear people talking about how top heavy a T7 is, well they have never ridden a Multistrada..lol. Great vid bud...😄that parrot.
That was awesome mate, no doubt the Ducati is fun. I’d say it would ride quite like the 1200 enduro just with a little less weight and power. Can’t wait to see how you go in big desert. I’m pretty sure you do it easy for the size of bike it is. Eagerly anticipating the next instalment 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼
IF THERE IS ALL POWERFUL BENEVOLENT GOD AND IT IS THE TRUE CREATOR OF EVERY THING THEN WHY WOULD GOD WANT & NEED TO CREATE EVIL IN THE FIRST PLACE ? HOW COME GOD CAN'T & DON'T TALK TO EACH ONE OF YOU HUMAN SLAVE DIRECTLY INSTANTLY & INSTINCTLY INSTEAD OF GETTING YOU TO CUT DOWN TREES TURN THEM TO PAPERS AND THEN WRITE & PRINT GOD'S INSTRUCTIONS ON THEM ?
IF THERE IS ALL POWERFUL BENEVOLENT GOD AND IT IS THE TRUE CREATOR OF EVERY THING THEN WHY WOULD GOD WANT & NEED TO CREATE EVIL IN THE FIRST PLACE ? HOW COME GOD CAN'T & DON'T TALK TO EACH ONE OF YOU HUMAN SLAVE DIRECTLY INSTANTLY & INSTINCTLY INSTEAD OF PASSING INSTRUCTIONS TO YOU THROUGH IT'S SON NEPHEW UNCLE COUSIN ?
If Tom says it is a good bike... IT IS A GOOD BIKE!
The animal interaction is the best part of these videos 😂
You needed to disable superview for the "going slow" part because it still looks fast! 😛
I think he got the stabilization off, it looks even faster.
yes watching at full screen is a bit disorienting. needs stabilization.
Tom is the MAN!
Been watching since the 636 days ❤
Cheers from Indiana!
I agree completely man and here's a tip... preload is your friend :) I'm loving my purchase, the stock DDX suspension is OAK for an average and healthy adult - All the critics need to look elsewhere if they're too short and/or fat for this dream bike.
Ducati was cool. Rosie was the best part 😂
I have 8k miles on my DesertX in 7 months. Around 2k miles off-road.
I dialed in preload front and rear. It won't blow through the travel now.
Haven't been on that track, will need to investigate! So taking the Desert X to next year's Open Roads Rally instead of the KTM 500?
You should do a test of a Vstrom 800. It would be interesting to hear what you think of it.
So glad this bike is getting good reviews pretty much universally. I hoped it'd be this good
I bet it feels naughty riding a Ducati in this way, this makes it even more desirable. lol
It seems Ducati hasn't lost it's touch, even with Audi in the drivers seat.
Even more excited to see if the new 698 engine can produce an even more focused off-road bike right in the 790/890's wheelhouse.
I have heard that to change the airfilter it a tank off job, but they are a nice looking thing.
Looks like it could do with a larger rear sprocket would give a more useful 2nd gear.
Great video Tom.
What location was that? the tracks looked really good.
Only problem is you don’t want to drop the pretty Ducati off-road and make it not so pretty 😩
Just don’t drop it then!
Well, if you drop it you know what your next bike is…
I'm not surprised you never bottomed the 790, from new they were way over sprung. I'm 80kg and put a 690 rear spring in mine (and lighter fork springs), now it actually moves! I think they sorted out the 890, so it's way more supple than the 790 off the factory floor. Great video, love your work Tom!
Hey mate
Interesting review 👍😎
Two year in and 45,000km on my 2019 790Adv R.. I spent another 18 months on the 2021 890Adv R and 28,000km
I took the X out after trying out the T7 and Tiger 900 Rally Pro…
The X is a wicked machine
Beautiful, comfortable, brilliant road manner and oh so sexy… but at a premium… especially adding must have the extras.
The motor is sublime… same unit as my Hypermotard so no fault there.. it’s addictive
The suspension is unfortunately not up to the rougher high speed stuff, as you experienced yourself
However I suggest you take the 2023 890AdvR out for a run…
Here is South Africa the base price even with the Rally Pack extra you get a machine that will take you anywhere and does not need anything further…
The X Rally…. Now that would have to be explored further indeed…
Happy trail 👌
Now, jump on a ténéré !
Man that washout close to the beginning of the video even got my heart pumping. Good reflexes bud and I really wanted the Desert X, but went with the 1290 SA-R primarily for servicing reasons. I had a Multistrada Enduro Pro and loved it BUT, off road bike it was not. Gravel roads were fine but nothing too technical. I hear people talking about how top heavy a T7 is, well they have never ridden a Multistrada..lol. Great vid bud...😄that parrot.
The video quality sucks so bad!! Still excited everytime I get a notification from your channel! Love ya mate! My best bud from down under.
“Do I want a desert X” of course you do! It comes with a free lifestyle!!! Thanks for another fun to watch video.
That was awesome mate, no doubt the Ducati is fun. I’d say it would ride quite like the 1200 enduro just with a little less weight and power. Can’t wait to see how you go in big desert. I’m pretty sure you do it easy for the size of bike it is.
Eagerly anticipating the next instalment 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼
You definitely need to give the tuareg a go. Maybe a tad underpowered compared to the desert x, but I bet the fun factor is higher.
0:20 holy smokes that little kangaroo has gotta be 30-60lbs. Life is amazing.
Take it on a long, remote trip much like your northern adventure one and then report back.
👊 *Promosm*
You need to ride a new 890 for comparison. Much better than the 790 imo
Watching Cast Away while solo camping is heart warming lol.
Pretty sure you could ride anything well in those conditions.
4:58 Was a fantastic reaction to the surprise washout, nice riding.
It is a great bike..until it's time to change the air filter lol
can't be worse than my ktm 1190 adventure! i wonder if the vtwin bikes require a more complicated design resulting in hard filter access.
So, it’s a proper cafe racer then.
They look amazing in real life
how tall are you Tom ?
IF THERE IS ALL POWERFUL BENEVOLENT GOD AND IT IS THE TRUE CREATOR OF EVERY THING THEN WHY WOULD GOD WANT & NEED TO CREATE EVIL IN THE FIRST PLACE ?
HOW COME GOD CAN'T & DON'T TALK TO EACH ONE OF YOU HUMAN SLAVE DIRECTLY INSTANTLY & INSTINCTLY INSTEAD OF GETTING YOU TO CUT DOWN TREES TURN THEM TO PAPERS AND THEN WRITE & PRINT GOD'S INSTRUCTIONS ON THEM ?
IF THERE IS ALL POWERFUL BENEVOLENT GOD AND IT IS THE TRUE CREATOR OF EVERY THING THEN WHY WOULD GOD WANT & NEED TO CREATE EVIL IN THE FIRST PLACE ?
HOW COME GOD CAN'T & DON'T TALK TO EACH ONE OF YOU HUMAN SLAVE DIRECTLY INSTANTLY & INSTINCTLY INSTEAD OF PASSING INSTRUCTIONS TO YOU THROUGH IT'S SON NEPHEW UNCLE COUSIN ?