Ducati DesertX - Weekend test & crash
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- Опубликовано: 28 сен 2024
- If you're here for the crash, it's at the end...
WOW, I was happy to be able to ride the DesertX for the weekend. Advertised as Ducati's first offroad bike and having tried a few others over the past couple of years I'm amazed how it handles on tarmac. Used to ride a Multistrada and for this kind of roads I definitely prefer the DesertX!
Being familiar with the engine from my Monster 950, the DesertX is more civilized and has a lower gearing which makes it feel quite different and easy to ride. Not sure if the quick shifter is the same but here I prefer the Monster... blipper is better and feels less clunky.
Picking up the bike and my love for Telemark, Norway there was no doubt where the weekend would be spent... bike heaven!
Although the crash may seem bad there was surprisingly little damage on the bike: bent brake pedal and some scratches on the right side. Nevertheless, not a proud moment and I'm debating with myself if I should stop riding on gravel altogether or go all in and practice to become a national champion.
Trying to figure out why the crash happened I've been convinced I gave the pedal a light push when suddenly the rear locked up completely. Why would I brake hard at this moment? Yes, I was riding in Rally mode without ABS and DCT which I would have repeated unless a lot of pre-practice. Watching the chest cam over and over again I see that the oil lamp lights up immediately which indicates a stalled engine and explains the fully locked rear.... anyway, dealer didn't find anything wrong with the rear brake when I returned it so I've now concluded it was my bad and a result of riding in low gear + fist Ducati which actually has a functioning rear break.
Will I buy one? Maybe, but not now... maybe next season. Still enjoy my Monster 950 too much and need to decide if riding offroad/gravel is for me. Keeping an eye on forums if anything comes up regarding rear brake issues...
Keep it on 2 wheels and if your interested in the DesertX I recommend going for a test ride, you'll love it!
On ADVpulse I read in the test of the Desert X: “This was early in the day and it was the first time I had ridden with the ABS completely off. Soon after descending, I gave the rear brake a bit too much pressure and it locked up resulting in a stalled engine.” Sounds a lot like what happened to you.
Yes, sounds like the same thing… if I only had time to notice and pull the clutch… happened so quickly 🤕
tough call... thanks for posting ..
Thanks for sharing and thankfully you are ok, and rode with the full gear. I already re-watched your video and at timestamp 10:27, the red engine oil lamp is visible at the top of your dash......so i agree that you could have touched the rear brake and stalled the engine, at a high gear. The speed how the engine stalled, was very quick and a concern! Maybe its due to a light flywheel Ducati had used? Anyway, on bike protection - from another Desert X owner in Australia, who rode this around the Aussie continent suggested that the crash bars to protect the body and also exposed water pump as mandatory items to have, especially for those who ride in the dirt. Cheers and ride safe.
I’m glad you are ok… on the bright side that is a beautiful place to crash :)
Thx Gil 💪
Hey, can i use this video in my new compilation? I will credit you with watermark ofc , Thx in advance
I've done the same thing but didn't crash. I hit the rear brake but forgot to pull the clutch so the rear locked and the engine stalled. Then the engine didn't want to spin and wheeeee we're going sideways. Thankfully the traction of the rear wheel was enough to bump start the engine again and I kept it up haha.
You're Safe, GoPro is Safe, go on !!!
Hey mate,
can i use this video in my new compilation?
credit in the description, comment & your channel name in compilation
OK
@@sholaisen thanks alot mate :) i really appreciate it!
Hi, in First, glad you are ok :) , second Id like an opinion: I hate bars , not aestethics.. how Is the tank After that? It's strong enough ? Or Need protection? Thanks :)
Minor scratches in the tank… only real breakage was the rear break pedal. Bike was still rideable after getting it out of the ditch.
Your rear went off the trail mate, no need to check anything else.
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It look like engine stop working. If you look on engine rev, they go to zero and then your rear wheel is locked and you fall.
Correct, engine stalled, didn’t realize until seeing the playback…
Looks like it stalled and surprised you, little bit scary...
Stalled indeed and would never have realized that unless I had it all on video… can see the oil lamp coming on…
Why?
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From watching the video and the dropping of the bike a few times.
You need to learn to ride an Adventure Bike.
It's easy to see you lack some basic skills for the dirt.
Don't blame the bike, it's all on you. That skid into the corner was recoverable.
You might be right 😬
@@trv076 definitely 😬
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Learn how to ride dirt on a big bike first?
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Bakbremser 😤😤 så ikke trivelig ut! Men godt det gikk bra!
Går alltid bra, lærte for 20 år siden at jeg er udødelig på MC 😇
You panic braked, be honest.
100% sure no panic breaking at 57 km/h… but misjudging the rear break effect and being in a low gear, yes… first Duc I ride which actually has a rear break 😅
Rider error and lack of offroad experience lol
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I am glad you are ok. I also have a Desert X, and have spent the last 30 years riding tour bikes all over the world and racing on the track. All Ducati :-) But off road is new to me, as it is for many. I actually started out off road on a CRF300 to learn the ropes. Really glad I did. Smaller is better. Same goes for the track when learning. I looks to me like you were in too high of a gear, but who knows. Glad you are ok... and glad you were wearing. the right gear. Its an amazing bike. Nothing like it. Awesome on the highway and so capable if you randomly decide to take dirt roads
CRF300 is on my list of alternatives if I decide that gravel/adventure riding is something I want to pursue. Always been a tarmac and track guy but keen to expand :-) Weight is surely an issue for a beginner. Takes a lot of confidence to through a heavy bike around.
Hey! Would it be okay to use it in moto edit and maybe on some other DBL Social Networks? You will get full credit for it. Thanks
OK
Hey mate! Would it be okay to use it in compilation? Full credited ofc!
OK if watermarked and linked to my channel :-)
Scary bro! May I feature this video in my new episode? Watermarked and linked to your channel of course.
OK
@@sholaisen Thank you!!
Just practice more, gravel is not always the easiest to feel comfortable on quickly.
Great video ! I hope you're okay ? Is the bike comfortable? Do you think it is possible to drive very fast in turns with it?
All good, thank you. Yes, very comfortable and handles corners on tarmac like a dream 😉
Let's buy an Adventure bike , it will be fun they said 🤔....
Wrong gear , wrong place !
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sorry:D
but lern to drive enduro
maybe an older bike is better for you :D
hope you are fine.
bike okay? pictures? :D
Some pictures on my Instagram profile 🤘
Fytti katta, Haakon! Det der var fælt å se 😱 Men det viktigste er at det gikk bra med deg😊
Grubler fortsatt på årsaken og det plager meg litt… 🤔 Nok et eksempel på at rustning er viktig uansatt føre og temperatur… et par blåmerker ble alt, knapt noen riper i dressen…
I’m sorry this happened to you. Gravel roads are unpredictable.
Glad you’re ok. I’m assuming returning the bike back to the dealership was the most painful experience 😔.
Not my proudest moment 🤕
@@sholaisen Character building that’s for sure !! I can only image how the conversation went down when returning.
“ Thanks for the test ride , but it’s not for me. I did however fill her back up for you . She’s over there parked behind that tree. See ya later … 🌲 😉
@@shanemeek81 😂 I did call them few hours after incident so no Monday morning surprise. Damage was minimal all considered but scratches on a brand new Ducati isn’t cheap
@@sholaisen And if riding off road , you need to purchase a bike with the intentions that it’s going to be dropped and damaged at some point. That all but rules out a $20k + bike for me unfortunately. Better off having a nice road bike , and buying a Suzuki DR or Honda CRF or similar when it’s time to scrape them down the road 😎
@@shanemeek81 which is why I considered to make an offer on the damaged courtesy bike… next drop wouldn’t hurt as much 😉 anyway… maybe next season, bought a Monster 950 from the same dealer few months ago and loving it
Why did the bike stall? That is unusual for an off road bike at those speeds. I know the engine is based on the 899 so it is not an off-road bias engine but I would think some tweaks have been made to handle low rev of off-road type of riding.
Good question. Can’t explain it. Must have braked harder then intended as they found nothing wrong with the brakes after… Engine is based on the 937. Have the same in my Monster and can confirm that the DesertX is smoother at lower revs in comparison. Different gearing, fueling etc.
日本語以外話せないので、転倒したあとどうなったのか分かりませんが、お身体もバイクも無事であることを願ってます。