Actually one of the better reviews I've seen. Most of the reviewers are like a fish out of water with an off road bike. Least you took it off of the pavement and knew some about riding.
Hi Daniel, Correct, the air filter is located underneath the fuel tank. I'm not sure how labor-intensive that task is at this time, and am looking into it. Take care, - Nic
Hey Greg, Right off Boquet Canyon Road in Santa Clarita, California. Use Quarry Road to get up to the Ridgeline, and you'll find a handful of trails in the area. It's located near Boquet Canyon OHV, which has a more expansive trail network. Take care! - Nic
Hi Eli, The oil cooler is relocated up and to the left, though it's difficult to see in photos/video because it blends in with the radiator. It's definitely still there, though. Take care, - Nic
No manual, to expensive to work on, they want it taken to dealer to be serviced. This completely misses the point of adventure riding. Where do you go on the Dawson road, or riding the TAT better know what parts you need and pre-order etc. Just another headache for pretrip planning.
Hey Rick, Ducati provides owner's manuals available on their website for all current and a variety of older models for free online. Owner's manuals are still provided at the point of sale to my knowledge. Regarding maintenance, the DesertX owner's manual lists the basics (checking brakes, oil, other fluids, changing wheels, etc.). Actual servicing usually does direct the owner to an authorized dealer. If you're looking to do something serious like the Trans America Trail or Dawson Road, then I'd wager you've got your wits about you to handle most roadside maintenance issues (broken levers/snapped shifters, flat tires, bashed cases, etc.) Personally, I wouldn't encourage people to do their valve jobs and belt changes while tackling the TAT or hitting Dawson. Take care! - Nic
@Ultimate Motorcycling yes I do my own diesel mechanic work and Harley but as time goes on John Deere, Cummins, Detroit etc. Are trying to make it so you have to buy expensive software etc. To work on crap anymore. Saving paper I guess not sending a manual
Very few DesertX owners would consider adding "all the accessories". There are two accessory packages, off-road and touring. The very few owners that WOULD consider adding "all the accessories" are the most hardcore ADVers on the planet. These guys aren't shocked when they drop over 40k to 'kit out' a BMW GS. I put 5k in options on my DesertX, race exhaust system (de-cat) w/EVO tune, bar bag, accessory mount bar, Zumo GPS, heated grips, touring windscreen. I didn't want to add weight to the bike. Removed the rear foot peg assemblies to reduce weight further. It now weighs only 478 lbs with a full tank, that's less then 20 lbs heavier then a T7 World Raid, but with around 50 more HP.
Actually one of the better reviews I've seen. Most of the reviewers are like a fish out of water with an off road bike. Least you took it off of the pavement and knew some about riding.
Bouquet Canyon. Great riding. I know those trails well.
Hey Steve,
Exactly right! The majority of the off-road section was filmed on trails off Quarry Road.
Take care!
- Nic
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The other issue is the main air filter isn’t easy to get to and you also have air filters on the belt covers that would need to be cleaned.
Hi Daniel,
Correct, the air filter is located underneath the fuel tank. I'm not sure how labor-intensive that task is at this time, and am looking into it.
Take care,
- Nic
A 20 minute job, RUclips vid shows the process. There are a few KTMs that require tank removal, and take every bit as long.
Where is that trail?
Hey Greg,
Right off Boquet Canyon Road in Santa Clarita, California. Use Quarry Road to get up to the Ridgeline, and you'll find a handful of trails in the area.
It's located near Boquet Canyon OHV, which has a more expansive trail network.
Take care!
- Nic
I noticed no oil cooler..but the Multistrada has one, these engines have always run Hot...What gives ??
Hi Eli,
The oil cooler is relocated up and to the left, though it's difficult to see in photos/video because it blends in with the radiator. It's definitely still there, though.
Take care,
- Nic
@@ultimatemotorcycling good to know, thank you 👍
No manual, to expensive to work on, they want it taken to dealer to be serviced. This completely misses the point of adventure riding. Where do you go on the Dawson road, or riding the TAT better know what parts you need and pre-order etc. Just another headache for pretrip planning.
Hey Rick,
Ducati provides owner's manuals available on their website for all current and a variety of older models for free online. Owner's manuals are still provided at the point of sale to my knowledge.
Regarding maintenance, the DesertX owner's manual lists the basics (checking brakes, oil, other fluids, changing wheels, etc.). Actual servicing usually does direct the owner to an authorized dealer.
If you're looking to do something serious like the Trans America Trail or Dawson Road, then I'd wager you've got your wits about you to handle most roadside maintenance issues (broken levers/snapped shifters, flat tires, bashed cases, etc.) Personally, I wouldn't encourage people to do their valve jobs and belt changes while tackling the TAT or hitting Dawson.
Take care!
- Nic
@Ultimate Motorcycling yes I do my own diesel mechanic work and Harley but as time goes on John Deere, Cummins, Detroit etc. Are trying to make it so you have to buy expensive software etc. To work on crap anymore. Saving paper I guess not sending a manual
When you add all accessories, this bike is too expensive!
Very few DesertX owners would consider adding "all the accessories".
There are two accessory packages, off-road and touring.
The very few owners that WOULD consider adding "all the accessories" are the most hardcore ADVers on the planet. These guys aren't shocked when they drop over 40k to 'kit out' a BMW GS.
I put 5k in options on my DesertX, race exhaust system (de-cat) w/EVO tune, bar bag, accessory mount bar, Zumo GPS, heated grips, touring windscreen. I didn't want to add weight to the bike. Removed the rear foot peg assemblies to reduce weight further. It now weighs only 478 lbs with a full tank, that's less then 20 lbs heavier then a T7 World Raid, but with around 50 more HP.