Nice video, I appreciate the sound of the bike as opposed to bad music overlay. Ducati should sell a lot of these, same engine as my Hypermotard. Great engine ❤️🇮🇹🏍
Odd how they put that black pattern on the front windscreen. I guess it was just for aesthetics but I'd rather it was clear all the way down . Funny stuff when that fastener that holds the bar end weight/hand guard comes sliding out.
It's incredible that to this day there is still the only ONE great Pure Video and Audio and POV motorcycle content creator on YT! Our Schaaf! Thanks to you we saw, and heard, so many bikes in a way we wouldn't never be able to anywhere else by anyone else. Your quality is unbeatable! My favourite ones are from old Honda XRV 750 (when I told my story about my father owning every Africa Twin in his life), BMW R1200 and 1250GS, Tenere 700. Keep up the g(o)od work, expecting the new Tenere 700 World Raid too! 🙂 Greetings from Balkan!
Off road riding is forbidden in the land of KTM... It appalls me every time I hear it. Then this DesertX really has nothing over a Multistrada. (But I'd want one anyway)
@@gokulkrishm51 yes. you're not allowed to go off the road anywhere in the country. most gravel roads are also forbidden (also for mountainbikers). you must be lucky to find a few kms of unpaved road somewehere in the country where you can legally ride on
I totally agree with you, except for the low rev performance. I have no off road skills but did take offroad and enjoyed the handling. Suspension IS very good for onroad, and with the OEM tyre (Pirelli Rally STR) I was able to scratchen the footpegs with confidence. The screen and turbulence is extremely loud and I ended taking it off while cruising on the highway. All in all I love the bike and how it's handling onroad.
I can only share my own opinion here and I much preferred the low rev handling of 890 Adventure, Tiger 900, Tenere 700, 850 GS, Tiger 800 and Norden. But Kudos to your skills mate!!! :)
One thing to note on this bike is that pretty well all of the reviews are on new machines. I have heard that the KTM890R is faster, that the Desert X is no good at low speeds and all sorts of comments that I think are premature. I have owned a Desert X for a bit now and it was between the Desert X and the 890R. Here is what I can tell you....once the engine breaks in the low speed clunkiness disappears, once the first service is done Ducati opens up the map (New and before the first service the fueling map has limitations) The bike basically has nothing past 6k RPM until after the 1st service. Once the first service happens it is a different beast and I assure you it is faster than the KTM. I found the Desert X to be more stable off-road than my Husky 701, easier to ride all around offroad. Yes it weighs more but it carries its weight better than other ADV bikes I have ridden including the 701. Because of the long wheel base it is incredibly stable both on and off road. I also own a 2021 BMW GS and while the GS is a better road bike it cannot come close off road. A larger windshield on the DX would make it very good for long distance travel...not as plush as a GS but I would have no problem riding it across the country but be able to do more.
I assure you that press bikes are in top notch condition. They get broken in and serviced before they're handed over to the Journos. Ducati especially makes sure to only give the finest machines to the press ;)
Hi Shaaf! To be honest for my taste, it is not really beautiful, but from your test it seems to me that it goes quite well, a nice engine and it seems to me that even the quick shifter is very fast and precise, I like it especially the sound in downshifting. I can't wait for the next bike and ride.
Hallo Schaaf, habe gerade deinen Bericht zur Multistrada v2 S gesehen, der sehr gut war. Würdest Du aktuell zur Desert x greifen oder bleibt deine Liebe bei der Multi. Gruß aus Köln.
Thank God ! At least there's one guy who knows what he's talking about ! Yes, this Desert X design has nothing 'futuristic' like I've read in a comment above, and definitely looks like it's coming straight from the 80's (i.e. Cagiva Elefant (which was closely tied to Ducati in the first place), 1986 Yamaha XT600 Tenere, 1988 Honda XRV650 Africa Twin ...). Don't get me wrong, I'm not a hater. I love Ducati and their designs for the most part. But they should leave this segment to the KTMs, Honda, Yamaha and even BMW to a certain extent. Especially with such an ugly look. I'm not sure why Ducati decided to get into that competitive market.
I'm watching your videos for years already and apparently wasn't subscribed, the videos just flew in because I watched them in the past, lol. +1 sub I guess.
Für mich sieht dass wie das perfekte Bike aus, wenn man es nicht so fett braucht wie KTM 1290 SAS oder GS, aber ein bisschen mehr will wie Tenéré und co. Und die Optik/Sound ist auch mega geil! Hat Ducati echt gut gemacht.
Do you know what Schaaf... I dig your videos because you ride everything and enjoy every bike it seems. The fact that you ragged a RE350 and had good things to say about it reinforced my opinion that true bikers just love two wheels, an engine and some winding tarmac. Oh and forgot to add... I'm such a dude LOL.
Excellent video as always. I think that the build quality is due to the dealer, since the hand guards are installed after the bike is delivered. What tyres were on the bike?
My question is -silly- simple, did you use or have the chance to use the additional fuel depot? If yes, go you think it worth and do you consider it's really a _must-have?_ Thanks for the quality of the video and good job!
SchööflX, that's the bike we like the most ;) The Ducati isn't bad either. As usual with your videos, I could "feel" the suspension being amazingly stable for this kind of machine. Pretty damn fast, too.
Going from indian ftr to an adventure and been looking at 1290 and 890, the duke was the same as my ftr honestly. But the desert looks awesome, and specs look great any thoughts between ktm and ducati?
Did you find the engine smooth regarding vibrations on the saddle? Before buying my 850 GS Adventure I tried a Multi V2 but the two are opposites, I liked the handling of the latter more, but it was vibrating along all the rev range, while the GS was butter smooth at least until 5k revs
hello, have been a ardent watcher of yours for a few years. Great work btw. Can i ask why offroading is illegal in austria. I could not find information on it anywhere.
@@Schaaf ohhhh, so insurance won't cover damages. I see. Thanks for taking the time to reply. I hope to visit your beautiful roads someday and maybe, even meet you. Good luck and ride safe. Don't crash again my friend.
schaaf I have a question for you. How strict is the non road recording law in Austria from a riders perspective. Whenever I'm passing through Austria we're always told to take off our onboard cameras because you could get a ticket for it. Cheers man
I know these Paris-Dakar bikes use that vertical dash setup a lot, but it looks kinda weird, too 'my phone is blocking the dash' ish. I'd also like for the lady to sing a bit louder so to speak, feels pretty muted...damn Euro-5 ;) In the looks department though, it's an absolute gem (although I'm not 'that kind of bike' person).
Nice video man, always have a look at them, you totally rip the tarmac haha How would you compare the feelings with the Ducati and KTM890R? Any advantage or disadvantage in between them in road feel and power?
l was watching your triumph Tiger 1200 sound video,l thought let me watch something different,search for ducati desert x and your video is the first...😅😂
Hey, Schaaf! Wenn du mal eine zur Verfügung bekommst, kannst du dann mal eine VFR 1200F DCT testen? Habe das Bike und bin begeistert! Mich würde deine Meinung interessieren. LG
Hey bro i respect your riding skills . Following you over years. Why dont u show the bike which one u gonna ride awesome a little bit at the begining of the video?
because I hate clicking on a video that's called "Onboard" which then doesn't start with the actual Onboard. That's why I put my walkarounds at the end of the video
What if you compare this machine against a KTM 1190 R ? Is it as topheavy ? Is your impression that it would handle much better offroad then a 1190 R ? It looks like it has more then enough juice. 👍 But please ride safe. I can see that you have experience but sometimes it also depends on another factor to stay safe. So please ? We only would now this by your absense over a longer period.
![Husqvarna Norden 901 sound [RAW Onboard]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/vUENVHW0wvw/mqdefault.jpg)
Well, sleep can wait 10 minutes. I have my priorities.
Superb quality control :0
Same boat man 😂
Good night! ;)
@@Schaaf Thanks!
@@jetstream454 You too have a good night then :)
Same same
Well, the instrument panel looks like someone left a smartphone under the windshield by mistake. :D
My first thought too :')
haha
So true
I dont like It, but engine sounds amazing
And mirrors from Royal enfield
This is called pure content. Your soul and the bike's exhaust sound in sync. Love from India Schaaf bro, been enjoying your videos since a month!
Thanks a ton
The sound of the Ducatis is beautiful.
thanks!
It's crazy how safe you are riding, this is something you can only achieve through perfect knowledge of the road and of the bike.
Thanks
Ducati really nailed the looks on this one. Sounds good too.
I agree! Thanks!
learned more from watching this and listening to the bike than I did in other peoples reviews! spot on. Thanks
Thanks man
Nice video, I appreciate the sound of the bike as opposed to bad music overlay. Ducati should sell a lot of these, same engine as my Hypermotard. Great engine ❤️🇮🇹🏍
Thanks! 👍
Odd how they put that black pattern on the front windscreen. I guess it was just for aesthetics but I'd rather it was clear all the way down . Funny stuff when that fastener that holds the bar end weight/hand guard comes sliding out.
Italian manufacturers sometimes love to put aesthetics over function :D
It's incredible that to this day there is still the only ONE great Pure Video and Audio and POV motorcycle content creator on YT! Our Schaaf! Thanks to you we saw, and heard, so many bikes in a way we wouldn't never be able to anywhere else by anyone else. Your quality is unbeatable! My favourite ones are from old Honda XRV 750 (when I told my story about my father owning every Africa Twin in his life), BMW R1200 and 1250GS, Tenere 700. Keep up the g(o)od work, expecting the new Tenere 700 World Raid too! 🙂 Greetings from Balkan!
thank you very much mate! Best wishes from Austria to the Balkans!
Off road riding is forbidden in the land of KTM... It appalls me every time I hear it. Then this DesertX really has nothing over a Multistrada. (But I'd want one anyway)
it's quite ironic indeed ;)
Forbidden?
What the fuck?!! Really? Not even motocross?
@@gokulkrishm51 yes. you're not allowed to go off the road anywhere in the country. most gravel roads are also forbidden (also for mountainbikers).
you must be lucky to find a few kms of unpaved road somewehere in the country where you can legally ride on
@@sebbwebbo7557 What!? Wakanda bs is that??
I fall asleep to this beautiful soundtrack every night!
I totally agree with you, except for the low rev performance. I have no off road skills but did take offroad and enjoyed the handling. Suspension IS very good for onroad, and with the OEM tyre (Pirelli Rally STR) I was able to scratchen the footpegs with confidence. The screen and turbulence is extremely loud and I ended taking it off while cruising on the highway. All in all I love the bike and how it's handling onroad.
I can only share my own opinion here and I much preferred the low rev handling of 890 Adventure, Tiger 900, Tenere 700, 850 GS, Tiger 800 and Norden. But Kudos to your skills mate!!! :)
Hi,I think that your videos are really the best to try to understand a bike!
Clean looking motorcycle ❤️
It is!
Il Desmo Ducati e' pura poesia per le orecchie, una sinfonia .
Grazie
One thing to note on this bike is that pretty well all of the reviews are on new machines. I have heard that the KTM890R is faster, that the Desert X is no good at low speeds and all sorts of comments that I think are premature. I have owned a Desert X for a bit now and it was between the Desert X and the 890R. Here is what I can tell you....once the engine breaks in the low speed clunkiness disappears, once the first service is done Ducati opens up the map (New and before the first service the fueling map has limitations) The bike basically has nothing past 6k RPM until after the 1st service. Once the first service happens it is a different beast and I assure you it is faster than the KTM. I found the Desert X to be more stable off-road than my Husky 701, easier to ride all around offroad. Yes it weighs more but it carries its weight better than other ADV bikes I have ridden including the 701. Because of the long wheel base it is incredibly stable both on and off road. I also own a 2021 BMW GS and while the GS is a better road bike it cannot come close off road. A larger windshield on the DX would make it very good for long distance travel...not as plush as a GS but I would have no problem riding it across the country but be able to do more.
I assure you that press bikes are in top notch condition. They get broken in and serviced before they're handed over to the Journos. Ducati especially makes sure to only give the finest machines to the press ;)
That full gas at 0.41 🤩
Thanks
Hi Shaaf! To be honest for my taste, it is not really beautiful, but from your test it seems to me that it goes quite well, a nice engine and it seems to me that even the quick shifter is very fast and precise, I like it especially the sound in downshifting. I can't wait for the next bike and ride.
thanks!
Great ride!
How do you manage with the sound of the air?
put a mic under the seat
Hallo Schaaf, habe gerade deinen Bericht zur Multistrada v2 S gesehen, der sehr gut war. Würdest Du aktuell zur Desert x greifen oder bleibt deine Liebe bei der Multi. Gruß aus Köln.
definitiv die Multistrada, da ich hauptsächlich Straße fahre
@@Schaaf danke Dir für deine Antwort. Bin die Desert x schon gefahren. Jetzt werde ich die V2 S fahren. Bin gespannt.
Harks back in styling to the Cagiva Elephant. It's a fairly full market in the soft roader sector. Sounds all right even at Euro5
Thanks!
Thank God ! At least there's one guy who knows what he's talking about ! Yes, this Desert X design has nothing 'futuristic' like I've read in a comment above, and definitely looks like it's coming straight from the 80's (i.e. Cagiva Elefant (which was closely tied to Ducati in the first place), 1986 Yamaha XT600 Tenere, 1988 Honda XRV650 Africa Twin ...).
Don't get me wrong, I'm not a hater. I love Ducati and their designs for the most part. But they should leave this segment to the KTMs, Honda, Yamaha and even BMW to a certain extent. Especially with such an ugly look. I'm not sure why Ducati decided to get into that competitive market.
I'm watching your videos for years already and apparently wasn't subscribed, the videos just flew in because I watched them in the past, lol. +1 sub I guess.
Welcome to the club!
Für mich sieht dass wie das perfekte Bike aus, wenn man es nicht so fett braucht wie KTM 1290 SAS oder GS, aber ein bisschen mehr will wie Tenéré und co.
Und die Optik/Sound ist auch mega geil!
Hat Ducati echt gut gemacht.
Jau!
I’ll stick with my Multi V2S but I like the retro looks, awesome engine, perfect for the real world.
Nice!
Very nice, excellent use of the power band. I enjoyed it!
Thanks
First seconds in the video.. goosebumps!!
thanks
Do you know what Schaaf... I dig your videos because you ride everything and enjoy every bike it seems. The fact that you ragged a RE350 and had good things to say about it reinforced my opinion that true bikers just love two wheels, an engine and some winding tarmac. Oh and forgot to add... I'm such a dude LOL.
that's actually true. So far I had a good time on every bike I ever tried :)
6:34 to be fair, the set-up technician may play a bigger part in those types of failures rather than big Duck
I guess something called quality control or something like that should still be able to fix those mishaps
@@Schaaf that sort of thing is on the dealer 10/10 times
Excellent video as always.
I think that the build quality is due to the dealer, since the hand guards are installed after the bike is delivered.
What tyres were on the bike?
Pirelli Rally STR’s are the standard tyres for the bike
Yup
It’s illegal to ride bikes on dirt in Austria?
Yes
I came here to sleep. Relaxation 💯
Good night!
Dream machine... 😍😍🥺🥺
Thanks
finalmente un video fatto bene! grande
grazie
Yoo what happened to the Busa video?? I really wanted to see that :(
Sunday evening!
Incredible and unexpectedly
thanks
My question is -silly- simple, did you use or have the chance to use the additional fuel depot?
If yes, go you think it worth and do you consider it's really a _must-have?_
Thanks for the quality of the video and good job!
No I didn't
SchööflX, that's the bike we like the most ;) The Ducati isn't bad either. As usual with your videos, I could "feel" the suspension being amazingly stable for this kind of machine. Pretty damn fast, too.
thanks mate
Hi Schaaf! How do I become a member of your channel?
You press the "Join" button right below the video window!
What isn't illegal in Austria? 🙂
Filtering
sexy bike!! this will be my old grandpa bike when i retire from naked bikes. Teneree africatwin or this one? what would u sayyy
Yeah, I want to know that too :)
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@@Schaaf Got it!
Hey Schaaf, are you using max lens mod on camera, and do you still record with same settings on your voice recorder?
Nope and yes
A typical Ducati, it's not perfect at all but it looks gawd dang awesome!
indeed!
Going from indian ftr to an adventure and been looking at 1290 and 890, the duke was the same as my ftr honestly. But the desert looks awesome, and specs look great any thoughts between ktm and ducati?
both are great in their own way
Servus! Was sagst du zum Windschild und dem Sound? Hast du starke Turbulenzen gespürt?
Hört man was vom Motor?
Grüße!
Servus. Dazu schreibt er was im Quick Review. Sound hört man ja genug.
How does this compare to the previous generation Africa Twin? They look very very similar on paper.
not at all. One is a comfy traveler, the other a sporty offroad bike
I really like how it doesnt look like a big adventure bike. T700 got some proper competition I think.
well, you can have two Teneres for the price of one X so I don't know how much of a competition it really is :D
@@Schaaf sad times. T700 than still undefeated champion in its class. :p
@Shifty should have been more specific :') Styling wise this is T700 competitor
Whew although i'm not a fan of desmodromic valves,, that engine sound wonderful. Can't wait until i can see a desert x in person.
Thanks
Did you find the engine smooth regarding vibrations on the saddle? Before buying my 850 GS Adventure I tried a Multi V2 but the two are opposites, I liked the handling of the latter more, but it was vibrating along all the rev range, while the GS was butter smooth at least until 5k revs
Ducati engines are never really smooth. But the vibrations don't have an annoying frequency so it's fine
@@Schaaf thanks! It’s just my lower back that unfortunately is very sensible to them :)
@@Schaaf compared to the new African twin? What’s your take on it please
hello, have been a ardent watcher of yours for a few years. Great work btw. Can i ask why offroading is illegal in austria. I could not find information on it anywhere.
Officially its liability reasons
@@Schaaf ohhhh, so insurance won't cover damages. I see. Thanks for taking the time to reply. I hope to visit your beautiful roads someday and maybe, even meet you. Good luck and ride safe. Don't crash again my friend.
Nicht so schlecht…was macht denn die cb500?
sicher geparkt in der Garage
Wait, riding offroad is illegal in Austria?
Nice video, amazing Ride
Thanks
schaaf I have a question for you. How strict is the non road recording law in Austria from a riders perspective. Whenever I'm passing through Austria we're always told to take off our onboard cameras because you could get a ticket for it. Cheers man
It's simply not true. Forbidden are permanently recording dash cams. Action cameras are legal to use
@@Schaaf thanks for the feedback. Appreciate it
A very futuristic design on this bike. Especially the panel which is unusual looking...
Probably getting one for travelling to Hogwarts :))
Good choice!
Schaaf, Is it possible for you to maybe ride a z900, its a dream bike for me and I would love to see someone’s POV.
a quick search through my uploads helps
Did not see that but thanks!
Sounds divine 🥰
thanks
日本からこんにちは😃
父はバイクが好きでしたが、交通事故に遭ってしまいそれから乗っていません。
ですがこの動画を見ていると、不思議にバイクに乗っている気分になると言っていました。
僕も18歳になったらバイクの免許を取っていろんな国を走ってみたいです。
バイク最高🛵
Thanks a lot!
is that a smartphone as the speedometer?
it's a rally-styled TFT
Hallo Schaaf, was sagst Du zum Reifen?
nichts, nachdem ich ihn nur einfahren konnte. Ich bin aber ab morgen damit 3 Tage unterwegs, du kannst mich dann nochmal fragen ;)
great video ! could you buy this bike?
can't afford
@@Schaaf what if there was no price story? compared to another?
Spürt man im Vergleich zur Multi die kürzere Übersetzung sehr stark?
Durchaus, könnte mir vorstellen, dass die Übersetzung auch auf der Multi Spaß machen würde
6:34 I can so much hear your HAHAAAAAHA under the helmet
more a "seriously wtf"
Wie gut ist der Windschutz? Verwirbelungen am Helm durch Windschild?
Ist im Quick Review erwähnt. Einfach Video anschauen.
@@theunheardprophet4315 gemacht Danke für den Hinweis 👍
I know these Paris-Dakar bikes use that vertical dash setup a lot, but it looks kinda weird, too 'my phone is blocking the dash' ish. I'd also like for the lady to sing a bit louder so to speak, feels pretty muted...damn Euro-5 ;) In the looks department though, it's an absolute gem (although I'm not 'that kind of bike' person).
Thanks
How's this compare to the norden 901 from your perspective?
Less cultivated but much better suspension
Hi, what bike do you like more ? Ducati or honda África?
Ducati
In your opinion what is the best t700 or desert x? Don't look the price..
If you could choose one?
Great videos 🙌
offroad I'd prefer the Tenere
Why would the offroad test be illegal in Austria, if I may ask.
ask our politicians. Liability reasons
very nice! it has a quick shifter too!
Thanks
what happened to the handle end?
not fixed properly
Nice video man, always have a look at them, you totally rip the tarmac haha
How would you compare the feelings with the Ducati and KTM890R? Any advantage or disadvantage in between them in road feel and power?
By the way, thanks in advance mate ¡
I never rode the 890 R, sorry!
Is it still a 12000km Desmo service interval engine ?
No idea
30.000km
Always a good insight, into bike in your vids. Cheers.👍🏻
Glad you like them!
Is it your phone, mounted at the top?
haha
Why does this thing have a steering damper, when the multi V2S doesn't have one? I don't understand🤔
Probably because it's more performance and Offroad oriented
africa twin vs ducati desert on road? who is better?
Ducati
I’m comparing it against 1200xe.. got to make a choice
l was watching your triumph Tiger 1200 sound video,l thought let me watch something different,search for ducati desert x and your video is the first...😅😂
Austria doesn’t allow any off-road riding? I thought California was restrictive with where you can ride offroad and with what kind of bike!
yup
Which is the top speed of this beautiful motorcycle?
No idea
It sounds amazing,I hope Ducati do a all red paint scheme for it.I suspect like the Hypermoto it will be too tall for me.....
Thanks
all that the world craves now is your opinion on the T7 vs This
lol
@@Schaaf yep, DX and T7 comparison would be cool
try 1290 adventure r
I can't choose the bikes I get to ride
Hey, Schaaf!
Wenn du mal eine zur Verfügung bekommst, kannst du dann mal eine VFR 1200F DCT testen? Habe das Bike und bin begeistert! Mich würde deine Meinung interessieren.
LG
Kann mir die Testbikes leider nicht aussuchen
@@Schaaf Sehr Schade!
Hey bro i respect your riding skills . Following you over years. Why dont u show the bike which one u gonna ride awesome a little bit at the begining of the video?
because I hate clicking on a video that's called "Onboard" which then doesn't start with the actual Onboard. That's why I put my walkarounds at the end of the video
Thanks for that Schaaf. At the end is where it belongs.
Dam ❤ that’s a keeper
Hi Schaaf, please would you be so kind and compare DESERT X to TIGER 900 RP? Thank you for all your content! Petr
Unfortunately I can't take the time to do that plus I'd need to ride them side by side to make a valid statement, sorry
What do you mean with illegal?
Well, illegal in the way of not being permitted
What if you compare this machine against a KTM 1190 R ? Is it as topheavy ? Is your impression that it would handle much better offroad then a 1190 R ? It looks like it has more then enough juice. 👍
But please ride safe. I can see that you have experience but sometimes it also depends on another factor to stay safe.
So please ? We only would now this by your absense over a longer period.
Never rode a 1190
Riding offroad is illegal in Austria?
Yes
I’m in Love.
thanks
This or ktm 890 adventure?
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Absolutes Traummoped!
Find ich auch!
Now that I got it broken in and I'm used to it after a couple thousand miles, I know what you're doing when that screen is blurred out😅
Illegal to off road in Austria???
yes
Reizt absolut sie zu testen. Scheint sich top zu fahren 👍🏻 nur dieser asynchrone Tankdeckel lässt meinen inneren Monk zitternd zurück 😂🙈
"Yutalitäriän luuk"
sie fährt echt unglaublich gut!
Purée Ça roule grave ..😁😎
merci
Thanks.
Moto Forte Sensacional
Thanks