Ducati DESERTX User Manual

Rear brake calliper
Brake calliper make: Brembo, 2-piston floating
calliper with Bosch Cornering ABS.
Number of pistons: 2.
Piston diameter: 11 mm (0.43 in).
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The brake fluid used in the brake system is
corrosive.
In the event of accidental contact with eyes or skin,
wash the  area with abundant running water.
Transmission
Hydraulically-controlled slipper/self-servo Wet
multiplate clutch.
Drive is  from engine to gearbox primary
 via spur gears, 1.85:1 ratio.
Front chain sprocket/clutch gearwheel ratio: 33/61.
6-speed gearbox with constant mesh gears, gear
change pedal on  side of motorcycle equipped
with Ducati Quick  /DQS) up/down EVO.
Gearbox output sprocket/rear chain sprocket ratio:
15/49.
Total gear ratios:
1
st
gear 14/38.
2
nd
gear 17/31.
3
rd
gear 20/28.
4
th
gear 22/26.
5
th
gear 23/24.
6
th
gear 24/23.
Drive chain from gearbox to rear wheel.
Make: Regina.
Type: 525/137ZRDB.
Links: 114.
No. of links (China version): 112.
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The above gear ratios are the homologated
ones and under no circumstances must they be
modified.
However, if you wish to tune up your motorcycle for
competitions or special tracks, Ducati Motor Holding
S.p.A. will be pleased to provide information about
the special ratios available. Contact a Ducati Dealer
or Authorised Service Centre.
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Ducati DESERTX Specifications

General

Displacement	937 cc
Power	110 hp (81 kW) @ 9, 250 rpm
Torque	92 Nm (68 lb-ft) @ 6, 500 rpm
Transmission	6-speed
Fuel Tank Capacity	21 liters (5.5 gallons)
Seat Height	875 mm (34.4 inches)
Front Tire	90/90-21
Rear Tire	150/70 R18
Frame	Tubular steel trellis frame
Engine Type	L-Twin, Desmodromic distribution, liquid-cooled
Front Suspension	46 mm upside-down fork
Rear Suspension	Fully adjustable monoshock
Front Brake	2 x 320 mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo 4-piston calipers
Rear Brake	265 mm disc, Brembo 2-piston floating caliper
Wheels	Spoked wheels
Fuel Injection	Electronic fuel injection
Electronics	Riding Modes, Power Modes, ABS Cornering, Ducati Traction Control (DTC), Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC), Cruise Control