Ducati DesertX (DSX) suspension setup and specs

Ducati DesertX, 2022 onwards: adjustable front preload, rebound and compression, rear preload, rebound and compression, 875 mm (34.4 in) seat height, 230 mm of front suspension travel, 32 psi cold rear tire pressure.

Model years covered: 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 — these share the same suspension hardware. Figures as published by Ducati.

2022 onwards Ducati DesertX
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Ducati DesertX

2022 onwards · adventure · 937 cc

Adjusters this bike has

Front preloadAdjustable
Front reboundAdjustable
Front compressionAdjustable
Rear preloadAdjustable
Rear reboundAdjustable
Rear compressionAdjustable

Suspension travel and hardware

Front suspension travel230 mm (9.1 in)
Rear suspension travel220 mm (8.7 in)
Fork diameter46 mm (1.8 in)

Cold tire pressure, manufacturer spec

Front, solo29 psi · 2.0 bar
Rear, solo32 psi · 2.2 bar
Front, two up32 psi · 2.2 bar
Rear, two up36 psi · 2.5 bar
Front tire90/90-21
Rear tire150/70 R18

Weight, seat height and geometry

Wheelbase1608 mm (63.3 in)
Trail122 mm (4.8 in)
Seat height875 mm (34.4 in)
Factory model codeDSX
Front brakeDual semi-floating discs, Brembo 4-piston monobloc calipers
Rear brakeSingle disc, 2-piston floating caliper

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