Kudos to the production team on this video. Incredibly well put together and far above all of the other reviews I've watched from the same trip to Sardinia
As fellow 890 rider like Spurge, I like his reference to the bike though selfishly I’d have liked to hear more about the comparison. I’m glad they think this way, though. In any case, I’m excited that Revzilla picked up on the bike, so more attention to the accessories will be given (especially the daytime running lights)
As a Ducati owner with a bike that has the QS, you gotta bang it up the gears, but it's smooth if your moving along not slow, takes a little time to get used to it. Great way getting into the ADV market from Ducati now they can start fine tuning it to riders feedback.
@@RealWunderBanana definitely don't even have to go back that far. Even top of the line 10 year old bikes didn't come with fuel gauges, just a low fuel light. It's really not a hard concept.
This is the only adventure bike right now that you can jump and land, instead of crash. T7, x90, AT, whatever, they all come down like a sack of bricks. This looks so composed, and leads me to believe it must be great everywhere else too.
Good review. Would he interested to compare this to the Tiger 900 Rally Pro. The T7 is going to be extremely hard to beat offroad and the 890R is good but it lacks build quality.
I was thinking the same thing. I’ve been getting some real off-road miles on my new twin and am very impressed with the tech. I maxed out the suspension and surprisingly it’s damn near perfect. At $14,500, the desert x just seems the same.
The quick shift on my 1000 Ninja is the same. A little bit clunky at times. Certainly not a game changer though. You ride around these things and get better when more practised on the bike. I’ve ordered a Desert x and it’s actually interrupting my sleep patterns waiting the 3 months for delivery.
Excellent review :) Only one thing may be puzzling to me is that you referred this beast as a middleweight adv... T700, cbx 500, and tuareg 660, vstrom 650.. etc in my opinion are middle weight advs...
I'm just going to leave this right here.... Last 10 First Ride Video Reviews on this channel: 1. Ducati DesertX 2. Triumph Speed Triple RR 3. HD King of the Baggers Road Glide on-track review 4. HS Sportster S 5. Kawasaki KLR650 6. Ducati Monster 7. Kawasaki ZX-10R 8. HD Pan America 9. Triumph Trident 10. Indian Chief Dark Horse
@@pyrocore What are you talking about? I literally went to our "Motorcycle Reviews" tab and listed the last ten videos released in order. You said that 8 out of the last ten were ADV bikes, and it's been 3 of the last ten. I didn't skip anything.
I think it's just too heavy for real offroad ADV (even though I'm a big Ducati fan)... but IMO the T7 and 890 ADV R are ALSO too heavy... which is why I built my TAT bike from a 690/701 base machine. Expensive approach ($19k including $13k for the bike) but the result is well worth it IMO. Great video BTW...
I did NOT spend more than 20 minutes looking at anything other than an Africa Twin. I bought the AT adventure sports a couple months ago - wow just love it !! And the best bang for the buck - plus will stay away from mechanics 🧰
@@Asdfghjkl1234 as much as I love the bike, I needed more off-road ability and traded in for the 890 Adventure R. One is not better than the other they are just better at different things. After finding that I enjoy the trails much more than the roads I opted for the better suspension and rally settings that the KTM offers.
Great first ride. My question is how does it compare to the Multistrada V2? I'm guessing Multi = better Street and Desert = better Dirt, but I'd like to have that confirmed. Thanks.
Engine inflation (because of emissions) and price inflation. Heavyweight. 130bhp plus - BMW R1250GS, Multi V4, KTM 1290, Harley PA, Tiger 1200. Middleweight. 70 to 115bhp (ish) - Tiger 900, F850GS, Desert X, Africa Twin, Tuareg, T700 etc. Lightweight. Up to UK A2 license. 47bhp. G310GS, CB500X etc.
I was looking for a comment on the apparent lack of a rear luggage rack mount. Just haven’t seen anyone address it and I’m not sure where you can mount one.
I was reading the reply's on the you lost weight man ! I agree with mineragua don't lose too much weight brother you'll get the big head thin body look. Great work in Italy you lucky dog world traveler
I would not add risers to this bike. It was perfectly comfortable to stand up on. One of the biggest misconceptions is that you need to be able to stand up completely straight (which I actually could do with the stock risers) on ADV bikes. A more aggressive position actually allows for better leverage and feel in my experience.
To me it looks like a brother of Tenere 700 :D interesting bike, maybe a topic for some other video (playlist/series) what are your takes on electronics and offroad?
So it really strikes me as a fancier Tenere 700. Is the extra money for this worth it is the real question. For me it's not at all. You get a lot more features on this but if you are someone who wants a more off road focused adventure bike then do you need that?
Hmmmmm. Nice looker but ADV = luggage and highway for going on adventures (or it's just a fat dual-sport). If you're 50 miles from home and doing some ADV offroad, fine - but not tooooo much adventure in that. For actually going places - not sure. Looks good at a Starbucks though.
It is fixed, there are 3 seat height options 87,5 cm (stock one) 84 cm and 89 cm (rally single piece) a kit to lower further the seat is work in progress
The full breakdown of the seat is in the article. The seat isn't adjustable. There is a short seat as well as a lowering kit for the suspension. But even with the lowering kit and the low seat, it barely gets lower than the stock Triumph seat in the low position. Check out the full breakdown here: www.revzilla.com/common-tread/2022-ducati-desertx-first-ride-motorcycle-review
@@SpurgeonDunbar yep. T 900 low seat setting is at a comfy 810. Quite an oversight by Ducati, they could've a lot more errrm...vertically challenged customers here in Asia if they had included such a feature. I tried the T 900 rally with the standard setting and i was on tip toes but was able to manage until there was an incline and had to push the bike in reverse, then the weight became apparent! anyhow i'll wait for a display bike atleast so I can get a feel for the height and weight, but I am smitten by its looks and there are too many tigers in my riding group already so, I dont want to add another one.
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Spurge you lost weight man! Looking good! I find this bike amazing now that it's here. Surreal!
Thanks! I've been showing restraint around all-you-can-eat ice cream buffets.
@@SpurgeonDunbar Clearly! Take care!
@@SpurgeonDunbar yeah, you went all handsome Italian man just in time for the trip!
@@SpurgeonDunbar put the weight back on.
Kudos to the production team on this video. Incredibly well put together and far above all of the other reviews I've watched from the same trip to Sardinia
I have the 2022 Monster and I am in LOVE with that 937 engine. I’m glad to see it used in the DesertX!
Aye. Much better review style. 10 minutes is more than enough for a review. Keep them coming.
Thanks to come in our home to make this review . I hope you enjoyed it .
Kudos for bringing on the 24/30fps video onboard, really amplifies the sense of speed instead of the usual gopro fps footage on bike reviews.
“The one thing I really love about this motorcycle is the engine and the brakes” 🤣 ❤️
I don't know why I missed this videos, god damn it!...Revzilla is killing it with the new format and video quality!
Missed? It just came out
As fellow 890 rider like Spurge, I like his reference to the bike though selfishly I’d have liked to hear more about the comparison. I’m glad they think this way, though. In any case, I’m excited that Revzilla picked up on the bike, so more attention to the accessories will be given (especially the daytime running lights)
As a Ducati owner with a bike that has the QS, you gotta bang it up the gears, but it's smooth if your moving along not slow, takes a little time to get used to it. Great way getting into the ADV market from Ducati now they can start fine tuning it to riders feedback.
Ahh, Sardinia! Beautiful island indeed.
I love sardines
@@estebanod I hate sardines :(
@@gokulkrishm51 Same!
@@estebanod Uh, you just said you love Sardines?
It is very similar to Corsica.
I would love to see a heads up comparison with this and the Scrambler 1200 XE. Throw the same rubber on them and thrash them both!
My god, these RevZilla videos have come a long way.
The best review I have watched so far with great info for a short video.
A great non biased review. Great job
I'm a sporty bike guy, and this thing really tickles my todger. Love it in everyway. Is an adventure bike in my future? Hmm...
Wow, this video quality killed it. Great first ride!
Looking good Spurge! Great review.
Nice review! Those classic rally bike looks❤❤❤
Can’t wait to see one in person. This segment is getting very competitive, with many quality options!
Most professional review videos on RUclips.
Great review and format. Always improving.
Great film making & editing. Liked your review.
Great job with the description of your review! Thanks
Good looking bike. But I've got the one shown at 1:15 , the Cagiva Elefant Lucy Explorer 900 IE.
A really nice quick first ride review. Looking forward to a full review stateside as Spurge suggested. Thanks RevZilla.
They sent Spurge to Italy!?! We’ll never hear the end of this.
This is what I thought my Desert Sled was going to be. Turns out I bought a tall sportster without a fuel gauge.
Get the Earle Motors 18/21 wheel kit
@@falcn12 does it come with a fuel gauge?
@@shazzthedon why did you need a fuel gauge? All bikes come with an odometer
@@falcn12 I agree lmao, if you ride 40+ year old bikes then you are used to not having a fuel gauge and going strictly off your Odo.
@@RealWunderBanana definitely don't even have to go back that far. Even top of the line 10 year old bikes didn't come with fuel gauges, just a low fuel light. It's really not a hard concept.
This is the only adventure bike right now that you can jump and land, instead of crash. T7, x90, AT, whatever, they all come down like a sack of bricks. This looks so composed, and leads me to believe it must be great everywhere else too.
Exactly. The suspension is beyond what I thought possible.
Norden, ktm 890 and 890 r
Good, honest first review- thx Spurg.
Great review, and love that the bike has been produced. But it’s hard to justify this over Aprilia offering given the weight and price of this.
Also the Aprilia's gas tank is lower, like the 890 adventure's, for a lower center of gravity.
If someone likes it, they buy it. Looks alone justify many bike purchases. I would never buy the Tuareg because i think it looks very ugly.
Good review. Would he interested to compare this to the Tiger 900 Rally Pro. The T7 is going to be extremely hard to beat offroad and the 890R is good but it lacks build quality.
No mention of its most similar and comparably equipped competitor which is the Africa Twin 1100. Sitting in between an T7/890 and the 1200s.
I was thinking the same thing. I’ve been getting some real off-road miles on my new twin and am very impressed with the tech. I maxed out the suspension and surprisingly it’s damn near perfect. At $14,500, the desert x just seems the same.
Great review Spurge! Thanks bro.
Looks like Ducati delivered. Italian army knife that can do a lot of things, city, hwy, offroad, and prob even track days
That’s super cool and so beautiful. Plus I guess Spurg has qualities others find desirable as well
Excellent video Spurg, well done to the team also. How does it measure up the KTM? I think it looks great
Spurge mentioned his KTM while reviewing a Ducati. Everybody drink up! 🥃
Gotta play the game!
Like others have mentioned, would love to see Spurge compare the 890 Adv R against this…those are the two I’m trying to decide between
Wow incredible scenery , and that bike looks amazing too
The first version of the Duck 'scrambler' that has peaked my interest.
That thing looks stud 😍
Don't the descriptors starting at 6:46 precisely describe the Africa Twin, too?
Great review! Love the looks!
Good review Spooge-in
The quick shift on my 1000 Ninja is the same. A little bit clunky at times. Certainly not a game changer though. You ride around these things and get better when more practised on the bike. I’ve ordered a Desert x and it’s actually interrupting my sleep patterns waiting the 3 months for delivery.
Ciao Spungeon, I am glad you have enjoyed my Home state :)
Excellent review :) Only one thing may be puzzling to me is that you referred this beast as a middleweight adv... T700, cbx 500, and tuareg 660, vstrom 650.. etc in my opinion are middle weight advs...
V-strom - it's a road bike and it weighs about 480lbs.
Modern version of my old Cagiva Gran Canyon, a bike I really enjoyed.
Can you do a complete comparison video with adv 890r??
Love the auxiliry fuel tank. brilliant accessories.
Like the bike and your video.....just subscriped...love to see more of this awesome bike...gr from the Netherlands
Looks rad (of course). Just wonder what cost of owning this bike would be!?
Probably a kidney semi-anually.
The shifting often times has to do with lubrication and needing some wear. This is common especially with Ducati. Wear it in and change the oil.
oh look another adventure bike. Just like the other 8 out of 10 ride reviews on this channel.
I'm just going to leave this right here....
Last 10 First Ride Video Reviews on this channel:
1. Ducati DesertX
2. Triumph Speed Triple RR
3. HD King of the Baggers Road Glide on-track review
4. HS Sportster S
5. Kawasaki KLR650
6. Ducati Monster
7. Kawasaki ZX-10R
8. HD Pan America
9. Triumph Trident
10. Indian Chief Dark Horse
@@SpurgeonDunbar Funny how you decided to skip a whole bunch of videos listed as reviews from your list.
@@pyrocore What are you talking about? I literally went to our "Motorcycle Reviews" tab and listed the last ten videos released in order. You said that 8 out of the last ten were ADV bikes, and it's been 3 of the last ten. I didn't skip anything.
Cool looking bike but I already have a Crf1000l
yes another competitor in this segment, i love it!
the the price 😐
Yea, but does it come with free (dirt)roadside assistance and towing?
Is this a KTM review?
That’s a good looking bike. Nice that it’s not a 1200cc and a bit under.
I think it's just too heavy for real offroad ADV (even though I'm a big Ducati fan)... but IMO the T7 and 890 ADV R are ALSO too heavy... which is why I built my TAT bike from a 690/701 base machine. Expensive approach ($19k including $13k for the bike) but the result is well worth it IMO.
Great video BTW...
I’m kind of dreaming about a KLX450!
Have you listed your 701 mods anywhere online? Would be curious what can be done with a 701 to make it more into an adventure tourer.
I’m sticking with my Africa twin. Nice bike but not enough to draw me in, I was hoping for a suspension that can handle us bigger guys.
I did NOT spend more than 20 minutes looking at anything other than an Africa Twin. I bought the AT adventure sports a couple months ago - wow just love it !! And the best bang for the buck - plus will stay away from mechanics 🧰
@@Asdfghjkl1234 as much as I love the bike, I needed more off-road ability and traded in for the 890 Adventure R. One is not better than the other they are just better at different things. After finding that I enjoy the trails much more than the roads I opted for the better suspension and rally settings that the KTM offers.
@@jasonwilliamson990 good points sir. Enjoy the ktm. Many people love those bikes too.
@@IRLtrolls The entire state Texas is trash
Great first ride. My question is how does it compare to the Multistrada V2? I'm guessing Multi = better Street and Desert = better Dirt, but I'd like to have that confirmed. Thanks.
It's 90 percent multi v2
@@philipparana9225 Ohhh....I like the looks better than the Multi. Can't wait to see it in person.
@@philipparana9225 It has the same engine - that's it. Is that 90%?
confirmed.
A lower and (maybe) under-suspended 950/990 from 15 years ago. Tyhat top-heavy tank seems unappealing. I'm sure the ngine and trans are great.
Nice to see the return of the Cagiva Elefant!
Great review - thanks
Is a 937cc bike really a middleweight? The price tag surely doesn't scream middleweight.
Compared to the 1158cc multistrada it's a middleweight
The T7 Tenerie I consider a true middle weight at 700cc and around 10k
once you add the required options to actually ride off-road the bike is 20k. Crazy
Engine inflation (because of emissions) and price inflation.
Heavyweight. 130bhp plus - BMW R1250GS, Multi V4, KTM 1290, Harley PA, Tiger 1200.
Middleweight. 70 to 115bhp (ish) - Tiger 900, F850GS, Desert X, Africa Twin, Tuareg, T700 etc.
Lightweight. Up to UK A2 license. 47bhp. G310GS, CB500X etc.
Triumph Scrambler 1200 or DesertX , which of them ? Which is better adventure bike? Engine , brakes , suspension? Which gives more fun ?
Brilliant video 👏 Nice job
That tent pattern on the windscreen is distracting, draws my eyes to it in the pov shots lol
I still like the Norden’s styling better. It is also more offroad capable but nothing can beat the 890 Adventure in the middleweight class
Spurgeon is back!!!!
Please review the Aprilia Tuareg 660.
I was looking for a comment on the apparent lack of a rear luggage rack mount. Just haven’t seen anyone address it and I’m not sure where you can mount one.
A bike with a real grab rail too!
Would be nice to see a head to head vs Tuareg, T7 and some other competitors.
I was reading the reply's on the you lost weight man ! I agree with mineragua don't lose too much weight brother you'll get the big head thin body look. Great work in Italy you lucky dog world traveler
When cen we expect dayli ride of Aprilia Tuareg 660, or in depth review
perfect bike for endurance race
also look like you really need risers when standing youre bent over plus the feet seem really high up
I would not add risers to this bike. It was perfectly comfortable to stand up on. One of the biggest misconceptions is that you need to be able to stand up completely straight (which I actually could do with the stock risers) on ADV bikes. A more aggressive position actually allows for better leverage and feel in my experience.
Curious how it compares to your old 1090?
Bad ass bike bros 🤘
To me it looks like a brother of Tenere 700 :D interesting bike, maybe a topic for some other video (playlist/series) what are your takes on electronics and offroad?
So it really strikes me as a fancier Tenere 700. Is the extra money for this worth it is the real question. For me it's not at all. You get a lot more features on this but if you are someone who wants a more off road focused adventure bike then do you need that?
Anyone know the song at 6:30?
Norden 901 vs DesertX
Husq or Ducati?
Great review.
Hi nice helmet you have, what is the brand and type?
Hmmmmm. Nice looker but ADV = luggage and highway for going on adventures (or it's just a fat dual-sport). If you're 50 miles from home and doing some ADV offroad, fine - but not tooooo much adventure in that. For actually going places - not sure. Looks good at a Starbucks though.
There's no adventure on a paved road either so...
I don't smoke but if I did, I'd have a lucky strike right now. Love this Cagiva 👍🏼
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The Malborough orange and white F1 cars were always my favourite. I've never liked smoking.
Is it V twin or L twin?
Is it worth trading a 1090 r in on?
African twin 1100 or desert x ?
The gist I'm getting is that it's not the best at 1 thing, but its the best bike that can do many things. i.e. if you can only have 1 bike, this is it
Which 100% model is the goggle?
He is a good bigbike , thanks for sharing
Now test the toureg. Fricken loving mine.
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Nice review!
Good review. What options are out there to tune and squeeze more power outta that twin?
Ducati has a full system exhaust and tune which cuts weight and bumps output ( both toque and hp) by roughly 7%.
The Ducati Desertx is like a very fit supermodel among housewives - BMW GS (And I used to own one🤭).
Great review…Spurg, lookin good👍 would like to hear “off pavement” as opposed to “off road”, which seems to indicate single track…
Is the seat height adjustable like the tiger 900 ? good review, Keep up the good work.
It is fixed, there are 3 seat height options 87,5 cm (stock one) 84 cm and 89 cm (rally single piece) a kit to lower further the seat is work in progress
The full breakdown of the seat is in the article. The seat isn't adjustable. There is a short seat as well as a lowering kit for the suspension. But even with the lowering kit and the low seat, it barely gets lower than the stock Triumph seat in the low position. Check out the full breakdown here: www.revzilla.com/common-tread/2022-ducati-desertx-first-ride-motorcycle-review
@@ignioranza Thanks, 840 works for me
@@SpurgeonDunbar yep. T 900 low seat setting is at a comfy 810. Quite an oversight by Ducati, they could've a lot more errrm...vertically challenged customers here in Asia if they had included such a feature. I tried the T 900 rally with the standard setting and i was on tip toes but was able to manage until there was an incline and had to push the bike in reverse, then the weight became apparent! anyhow i'll wait for a display bike atleast so I can get a feel for the height and weight, but I am smitten by its looks and there are too many tigers in my riding group already so, I dont want to add another one.