Ducati Desert X versus Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro
Ducati Desert X
Adventure
Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro
Adventure
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Built von 2022 bis 2024~
Built von 2017 bis 2024~
RRP 16.790 €
RRP 16.395 €
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Competitors
Pros:
- adult appearance
- technically (almost) fully equipped
- Engine with pressure and character
- wonderful suction noise
- drives equally well on road and off-road
- Long warranty and service intervals
Pros:
- Material quality
- Comfort
- Engine suitable for everyday use
- Pillion comfort
Cons:
- Quickshifter smooth only at higher speeds
- Accessories sometimes very expensive
- Heated grips not standard
- moderate wind protection
Cons:
- Price
Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 1.608 mm
Length : 2.390 mm Height : 1.425 mm
Seat : 875 mm
Weight : 223 kg
Length : 2.390 mm Height : 1.425 mm
Seat : 875 mm
Weight : 223 kg
Wheelbase: 1.556 mm
Length : 2.220 mm Height : 1.410 mm
Seat : 860 mm until : 880 mm
Weight : 228 kg
Length : 2.220 mm Height : 1.410 mm
Seat : 860 mm until : 880 mm
Weight : 228 kg
Engine
Motor design: V2 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 937 ccm
Hub: 68 mm
Hole: 94 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 937 ccm
Hub: 68 mm
Hole: 94 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Motor design: Three-cylinder 12V DOHC in-line engine 3 Cylinder
Displacement: 888 ccm
Hub: 62 mm
Hole: 78 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: O-Ring Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 888 ccm
Hub: 62 mm
Hole: 78 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: O-Ring Kette
Aisles: 6
Performance
Maximum speed: 240 km/h
Performance: 110 HP at 9.250 U/Min
Torque: 92 NM bei 6.500 U/Min Tank contents: 21 Litre
Consumption: 6 l
Reach: 375 km
Performance: 110 HP at 9.250 U/Min
Torque: 92 NM bei 6.500 U/Min Tank contents: 21 Litre
Consumption: 6 l
Reach: 375 km
Maximum speed: 210 km/h
Performance: 108 HP at 9.500 U/Min
Torque: 90 NM bei 6.850 U/Min Tank contents: 20 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 385 km
Performance: 108 HP at 9.500 U/Min
Torque: 90 NM bei 6.850 U/Min Tank contents: 20 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 385 km
Chassis
Frame type:
Tubular space frame (steel) Front suspension:
KYB USD 46 mm, fully adjustable (travel 230 mm) Rear suspension:
KYB Monoshock, fully adjustable (travel 220 mm)
Rear suspension:
Alu two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 90/90-21
Rear tyres: 150/70R18
Tubular space frame (steel) Front suspension:
KYB USD 46 mm, fully adjustable (travel 230 mm) Rear suspension:
KYB Monoshock, fully adjustable (travel 220 mm)
Rear suspension:
Alu two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 90/90-21
Rear tyres: 150/70R18
Frame type:
Tubular steel frame, bolted rear frame (steel) Front suspension:
45 mm Showa upside-down fork, manually adjustable preload, rebound and compression damping (travel 240 mm) Rear suspension:
Showa central shock absorber, manually adjustable preload and rebound damping (travel 240 mm)
Rear suspension:
Light metal two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 90/90-21
Rear tyres: 150/70R17
Tubular steel frame, bolted rear frame (steel) Front suspension:
45 mm Showa upside-down fork, manually adjustable preload, rebound and compression damping (travel 240 mm) Rear suspension:
Showa central shock absorber, manually adjustable preload and rebound damping (travel 240 mm)
Rear suspension:
Light metal two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 90/90-21
Rear tyres: 150/70R17
Brakes
Front brake
Double disc, Brembo monobloc calipers (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, Brembo two-piston caliper (∅ 265 mm)
Double disc, Brembo monobloc calipers (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, Brembo two-piston caliper (∅ 265 mm)
Front brake
Brembo Stylema 4-piston monobloc calipers (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Brembo single-piston floating caliper (∅ 255 mm)
Brembo Stylema 4-piston monobloc calipers (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Brembo single-piston floating caliper (∅ 255 mm)
Conclusion - what sticks
Ducati has achieved a great success with the Desert X. The machine can do a lot, but is not exactly a bargain. Whether so much technology has to be in an off-road travel enduro is certainly not without controversy. There will be both parties, namely those who say: "Too much stuff" and those who say: "Cool, finally modern technology on a real terrain machine".The test bike was kindly provided by Ducati Hamburg . There is the Desert X as a demonstrator and may be very gladly driven by you. Or you just drop by Ducati Hamburg and enjoy the beguiling sight of Italian motorcycle building art. You will certainly stop in front of the Superleggera. Take coffee, enjoy it and check your account balance! And remember: We only live once and life is damn short.
Elegant and fast
And so we have it: The Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro is an incredibly smooth motorcycle. She's cool, very confident. And it also has a penchant for details: the side stand is made of high-quality aluminium. No one has ever thought about how valuable a side stand can be, but it's stylish.
Ups - Grace, Pace and Style. Fits easily.
The test bike was provided to us by Triumph Hamburg.
