Second-Gen Ducati DesertX Tested: New V2 Engine Boosts Off-Road Capability

Just hearing it's a notch more refined raises expectations — this is one I'd really want to see in person.

Curious what actually changed in the DesertX's new V2 engine compared to the original's Twin Pulse unit.

With real-world comparison articles against the KTM 1390 Super Adventure R already out, this matchup looks like it'll be the highlight of the season.

Real-world reviews rate it highly, but the price increase is a concern — the verdict probably hinges on how much more it costs than the original.

Keeping Ducati's signature character while widening the appeal — you can see the effort that went into balancing that.

Second-gen with the new V2 engine — if it's really pushed off-road performance further than the original, that's promising.