Ducati DesertX Rally (DSXRALLY) suspension setup and specs

Ducati DesertX Rally, 2024 onwards: adjustable front preload, rebound and compression, rear preload, rebound and compression, 910 mm (35.8 in) seat height, 250 mm of front suspension travel, 32 psi cold rear tire pressure, 203 kg (448 lb).

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

2024 onwards Ducati DesertX Rally
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Ducati DesertX

2024 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 travel250 mm (9.8 in)
Rear suspension travel240 mm (9.4 in)
Fork diameter48 mm (1.9 in)
Front suspension48mm closed-cartridge (KYB)
Rear suspension46mm shock (KYB)

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

Trail122 mm (4.8 in)
Seat height910 mm (35.8 in)
Weight203 kg (448 lb) dry
Factory model codeDSXRALLY
Front brakeDual semi-floating discs, Brembo 4-piston monobloc calipers
Rear brakeSingle disc, 2-piston floating caliper

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