WELCOME to the Ducati Desert X Thread!

[Noneking]

Also, supposedly VW will be officially taking over Ducati SA from December. Maybe they'll open more dealerships.

What’s included in offroad pack?

 

[Dolf]

What’s included in offroad pack?

Crash bars
Skidplate
Handguards (should last at least two falls )
Waterpump guard
Radiator guard

I see it sells for R32k separately. I paid R19k for it in January. I was stupid, but it looked pretty and I was just seeing stars and got discount and wanted to leave the dealership with everything fitted and and and

 

[raffie]

No affiliation just saw the ad, so putting it here
https://www.facebook.com/marketplac...wse_serp:80bf3936-4c5c-407b-a6df-4b5110502bbf

 

[BiG DoM]

No affiliation just saw the ad, so putting it here
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1234241620954714/?ref=category_feed&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post&tracking=browse_serp:80bf3936-4c5c-407b-a6df-4b5110502bbf

Yep saw it a few weeks ago and posted on our SA fb page. I am surprised it is not sold yet as a good deal. Pity the owner has tried to GS it but each to their own I guess. At least all the plumbing etc can come off.

 

[zebra]

Also, supposedly VW will be officially taking over Ducati SA from December. Maybe they'll open more dealerships.

I was unaware, (or else had forgotten - HIHLY possible! , but thanks for the reminder...

"In an emotionally charged address, Jos shared that Ducati has terminated his importer status with effect from 1/1/2025. From that date, the new importers of Ducati motorcycles into SA will be Volkswagen SA. The fundamental reason is that Ducati wants exposure across a wider range of dealerships, presumably countrywide."

 

[BiG DoM]

Yes I was told this by Braam Smit, Ducati Centurion some months back. The idea is that they will identify VW/Audi dealerships in major centres as part of a national dealership. TBH my recent experience of VW dealerships has not been an entirely happy shopping experience so I am not exactly holding my breath.

 

[skydiver]

Saw a guy on a DDX leaving Graaff-Reinet this morning around 08:00
He rode off in the direction of Aberdeen
Anyone on here maybe?

 

[popman.rhonwyn]

Let me just leave this here..

 

[Dolf]

So, this morning I wrote a letter to santa for this. I've been good this year so hope to find it under the tree.

https://aurora-rally.net/product/288-4718-carbon-fiber-tank-ducati-desertx#/196-model_year-2024

 

[BiG DoM]

So, this morning I wrote a letter to santa for this. I've been good this year so hope to find it under the tree.

https://aurora-rally.net/product/288-4718-carbon-fiber-tank-ducati-desertx#/196-model_year-2024

Well you will have to wait and continue to be a good boy as it is only due end of the first quarter on 2025 ...

That said I have no major desire for it - lose 2 litres of fuel and lose one's house on morgage A lose/lose situation. For what? A little time saving changing the airfilter - pfft it really is not that difficult or time consuming ... guys have been doing it on the Leady to Lace bikes for years already I would rather spend the money if I had it on full Tractive suspension from the Netherlands and would still have lots of change for fuel!

 

[AdvGramps]

Well you will have to wait and continue to be a good boy as it is only due end of the first quarter on 2025 ...

That said I have no major desire for it - lose 2 litres of fuel and lose one's house on morgage A lose/lose situation. For what? A little time saving changing the airfilter - pfft it really is not that difficult or time consuming ... guys have been doing it on the Leady to Lace bikes for years already I would rather spend the money if I had it on full Tractive suspension from the Netherlands.

The Tractive suspension is incredible, I had the Touratech Extreme, made by Tractive, on my 2017 GSA and it totally transformed the bike.

 

[BiG DoM]

The Tractive suspension is incredible, I had the Touratech Extreme, made by Tractive, on my 2017 GSA and it totally transformed the bike.

Yep, I have the rear with remote hydraulic preload on my 701 that was made by Tractive for Rally Raid UK. Brilliant.

 

[popman.rhonwyn]

So, this morning I wrote a letter to santa for this. I've been good this year so hope to find it under the tree.

https://aurora-rally.net/product/288-4718-carbon-fiber-tank-ducati-desertx#/196-model_year-2024

Am I correct in saying this is a R62k modification...?

 

[Dolf]

Am I correct in saying this is a R62k modification...?

Yup, crazy

 

[petri oosthuizen]

Am I correct in saying this is a R62k modification...?

Fuck me gently

 

[BiG DoM]

Am I correct in saying this is a R62k modification...?

Yes, probably R65K+ with shipping, VAT and duties.