Ducati DesertX 2022 vs. Triumph Tiger 1200 GT PRO 2022

In terms of engine and drive train, the Ducati DesertX 2022 features a V-type engine with a bore of 94 mm and a stroke of 67.5 mm. It has an engine power of 110 HP and a torque of 92 Nm. The starter is electric and the transmission is chain-driven. The motorcycle has 2 cylinders and a displacement of 937 ccm. On the other hand, the Triumph Tiger 1200 GT PRO 2022 has an in-line engine with a bore of 90 mm and a stroke of 60.7 mm. It offers a higher engine power of 150 HP and a torque of 130 Nm. The starter is also electric, but the transmission is a prop shaft. The Triumph Tiger has 3 cylinders and a displacement of 1160 ccm.

Both motorcycles have upside-down telescopic forks for the front suspension. The Ducati DesertX uses Kayaba forks with a diameter of 46 mm and a travel of 230 mm. The suspension is adjustable for compression, preload, and rebound. The rear suspension is a swing arm with a Kayaba monoshock. The travel is 220 mm and it is also adjustable for compression, preload, and rebound. On the other hand, the Triumph Tiger 1200 GT PRO uses Showa forks with a larger diameter of 49 mm. The travel is slightly less at 200 mm. The front suspension is also adjustable for compression, preload, and rebound. The rear suspension is the same as the Ducati, with a swing arm and a monoshock. However, the rear suspension on the Triumph is only adjustable for preload.

In terms of chassis, both motorcycles have a steel frame with a tubular design. The Ducati DesertX has a rake of 62.4 degrees and a trail of 122 mm. The Triumph Tiger 1200 GT PRO has a slightly steeper rake of 65.9 degrees and a trail of 120 mm.

Ducati DesertX 2022

For the brakes, both motorcycles have double disc brakes at the front. The Ducati DesertX uses Brembo brakes, while the Triumph Tiger 1200 GT PRO also uses Brembo brakes.

In terms of advanced rider assistance systems, both motorcycles offer a range of features. The Ducati DesertX has riding modes, cornering ABS, ride by wire, a shift assistant with blipper, cruise control, traction control, and anti-wheelie. The Triumph Tiger 1200 GT PRO has hill start assist, electronically adjustable suspension, riding modes, cornering ABS, ride by wire, a shift assistant with blipper, cruise control, and traction control.

In terms of dimensions and weights, the Ducati DesertX has a front tire diameter of 21 inches and a rear tire width of 150 mm with a diameter of 18 inches. The wheelbase is 1608 mm and the seat height is 875 mm. The kerb weight with ABS is 223 kg and the fuel tank capacity is 21 liters. On the other hand, the Triumph Tiger 1200 GT PRO has a front tire diameter of 19 inches and the same rear tire specifications as the Ducati. The wheelbase is slightly shorter at 1560 mm and the seat height is lower at 850 mm. The kerb weight with ABS is higher at 245 kg, but the fuel tank capacity is slightly smaller at 20 liters.

Triumph Tiger 1200 GT PRO 2022

Both motorcycles come with a range of equipment. The Ducati DesertX features connectivity, heated grips, LED daytime running lights, LED headlights, and a TFT display. The Triumph Tiger 1200 GT PRO offers Bluetooth, connectivity, heated grips, a keyless system, cornering lights, LED daytime running lights, LED headlights, a TFT display, and an adjustable windscreen.

In terms of strengths, the Ducati DesertX has a great chassis with fully adjustable suspension, sophisticated driving modes, a powerful engine, powerful brakes, well thought-out detail solutions, and extensive standard equipment. On the other hand, the Triumph Tiger 1200 GT PRO has a linear and predictable power delivery, an extensive electronics package, good wind protection, a comfortable seating position, and top brakes.

However, the Ducati DesertX has some weaknesses. It may have a less smooth running engine in the lower rev range, the suspension response may be slightly behind that of the fork, it has a very high non-adjustable seat height, and there is little space and no handholds for a pillion passenger. The Triumph Tiger 1200 GT PRO also has some weaknesses, including high-frequency vibrations at certain speeds, rather sluggish handling, load change reactions, and grips that are unfavorably positioned for a pillion passenger.