The Italian manufacturer is currently preparing to launch the DesertX Rally and a new livery for the Panigale V2. Bookings for both motorcycles are open at Ducati dealerships. The price of both motorcycles has not been revealed but the standard DesertX is priced at ₹18.33 lakh whereas the red livery of the Panigale V2 costs ₹20.68 lakh. Both prices are ex-showroom.
Where the Panigale V2 just gets a new livery, the DesertX Rally is a hard-core version of the DesertX motorcycle. It has a 21-inch front rim and 18-inch rear. This motorcycle has been put through its paces on racetracks and even took on the Erzberg Rodeo 2023. Not to mention, the DesertX Rally is sporting a fresh new livery.
There is a beak-like mudguard in the front and an upgraded suspension setup to provide more travel. There is a forged carbon sump guard, machined gear pedals, and rear brake lever, the Rally version only weighs 1 kg more than the standard DesertX.
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Then there is the Panigale V2 in the new livery. It is called black-on-black and it is exactly how it sounds like. So, it is finished in all-black with red accents on the wheels and badging. It continues to come with a 955 cc, L-twin engine that Ducati calls Superquadro. It puts out 152 bhp of max power at 10,750 rpm and a peak torque output of 104 Nm at 9,000 rpm. The gearbox on duty is a 6-speed unit which comes with Ducati Quick Shift which essentially is a bi-directional quickshifter and a slipper clutch.
First Published Date: 20 Apr 2024, 10:50 AM IST