Adventure Motorcycles

2025Ducati DesertX 937 Rally

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The 2025 Ducati DesertX 937 Rally is designed for adventure riders seeking genuine off-road capability with road-going refinement. Known for its balanced middleweight platform, generous 21-liter fuel tank, and comprehensive technology suite including six ride modes and traction control, it excels at tackling varied terrain while maintaining everyday usability. The Rally variant emphasizes adventure touring credentials with enhanced ground clearance and a purposeful stance.

Capacity: 937.0 ccm
Engine: V-Twin, four-stroke
Gearbox: 6-speed
Wet weight: 211.0 kg
Seat height: 875 mm
Power: 110.0 HP (81.0 kW) @ 9250 RPM

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How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail93%

Cornering68%

City riding55%

Daily riding70%

Touring82%

Two-up65%

Track35%

Best for: Built for long-distance adventure and rally-style riding that mixes highway stints with genuine dirt, gravel, and technical terrain.
Built for: A characterful L-Twin adventure machine that pairs Ducati engine personality with serious KYB suspension and rally-inspired ergonomics for real offroad ambition.
Not ideal for: Not ideal for shorter riders, strict city commuters wanting a low, light bike, or track-day riders chasing outright speed and cornering precision on pavement.

Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.

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At 875mm, a rider of 175cm with a 79cm (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with tip-toe one foot on the 2025 Ducati DesertX 937 Rally, with a moderate knee angle of around 95 degrees and a slightly forward riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Riding a year

Based on the maker's published fuel consumption and tank size. Real-world figures depend on how and where you ride, and the last litres of a tank are reserve. Prices shown greyed are examples - type your own.

Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 937.0 ccm
Power: 110.0 HP (81.0 kW) @ 9250 RPM
Torque: 92.0 Nm (9.4 kgf-m) @ 6500 RPM
Engine type: V-Twin, four-stroke
Fuel consumption: 5.60 litres/100 km (17.9 km/l)
Power/weight ratio: 0.5213 HP/kg (wet)
Bore x stroke: 94.0 x 67.5 mm
Compression: 13.3:1
Cooling system: Liquid
Fuel system: Injection
Starting: Electric
Valves per cylinder: 4

Transmission

Gearbox: 6-speed
Transmission type: Manual
Final drive: Chain
Clutch: Slipper and self-servo wet multiplate clutch with hydraulic control

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1625 mm
Seat height: 875 mm
Wet weight: 211.0 kg
Fuel capacity: 21.00 litres
Ground clearance: 280 mm
Dry weight: Not on record - add it

Chassis & suspension

Frame: Tubular steel trellis
Front suspension: KYB 48 mm upside-down fork, fully adjustable
Rear suspension: KYB Twin sided swing arm, fully adjustable, remote preload adjustment, aluminium double-sided swingarm
Front wheel travel: 230 mm
Rear wheel travel: 220 mm
Rake (fork angle): 27.6°
Trail: 122 mm

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: Double disc. ABS. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted.
Rear brakes: Single disc. ABS. Floating disc. Two-piston calipers.
ABS: Yes
Front tyre: 90/90-21
Rear tyre: 150/70-R18