- Updated DesertX V2 & Rally were launched at EICMA 2026
- Gets a new engine
- The chassis has been reworked
Ducati has announced that bookings for the new DesertX V2 are open in India via its social media channels. The updated adventure bike was recently launched for international markets at EICMA 2026, and it could arrive in India in the coming weeks.
The updated DesertX V2 is based on the new 890cc, 90-degree V2 engine, producing 110bhp and 92Nm. The brand says the new engine is now 5.4kg lighter than before. There have also been some changes made to the way the performance is delivered.
The engine now has a strong emphasis on mid-range performance. Additionally, a good chunk of the torque is available from the lower revs, which should make the bike more suited for riding off-road.
The bike’s underpinnings have also been revised significantly, with the new aluminium monocoque frame. Apart from this, the bike continues to retain familiar bits, including the long-travel inverted fork and monoshock setup.
The electronics have also remained the same compared to the previous generation model. It gets multiple riding modes, cornering ABS, traction control, wheelie control, and cruise control. Once launched, the ADV could be priced around the Rs. 19-20 lakh mark (ex-showroom).
