Ducati DesertX 2022 vs. Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2020

Ducati DesertX 2022

Ducati DesertX 2022

Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2020

Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2020

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Overview - Ducati DesertX 2022 vs Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2020

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 bike has 2 cylinders and a displacement of 937 ccm. On the other hand, the Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2020 has an in-line engine with a bore of 78 mm and a stroke of 61.9 mm. It has an engine power of 95.2 HP and a torque of 87 Nm. The starter is electric, and the transmission is also chain-driven. The bike has 3 cylinders and a displacement of 888 ccm.

In terms of suspension, both bikes feature upside-down telescopic forks at the front. However, the Ducati DesertX 2022 has a Kayaba front suspension with a diameter of 46 mm and a travel of 230 mm. It also offers compression, preload, and rebound adjustments. The rear suspension is a swing arm with a Kayaba monoshock, offering a travel of 220 mm and compression, preload, and rebound adjustments. On the other hand, the Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2020 has a Showa front suspension with a diameter of 45 mm and a travel of 240 mm. It also offers compression, preload, and rebound adjustments. The rear suspension is a swing arm with a Showa monoshock, offering a travel of 230 mm and preload and rebound adjustments.

In terms of chassis, both bikes have a steel frame with a tubular design. The Ducati DesertX 2022 has a rake of 62.4 degrees and a trail of 122 mm. The Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2020 has a slightly steeper rake of 65.6 degrees and a longer trail of 145.8 mm.

Ducati DesertX 2022

Ducati DesertX 2022

When it comes to brakes, both bikes have double disk brakes at the front, with Brembo being the brand for both.

In terms of advanced rider assistance systems, both bikes offer riding modes, cornering ABS, and traction control. The Ducati DesertX 2022 also features ride by wire, a shift assistant with blipper, cruise control, and anti-wheelie.

In terms of dimensions and weights, both bikes have a front tire diameter of 21 inches and a rear tire width of 150 mm. However, the Ducati DesertX 2022 has a slightly larger rear tire diameter of 18 inches compared to the 17 inches of the Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2020. The wheelbase of the Ducati DesertX 2022 is 1608 mm, while the Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2020 has a slightly shorter wheelbase of 1551 mm. The seat height of the Ducati DesertX 2022 is 875 mm, which is higher than the 850 mm seat height of the Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2020. In terms of weight, both bikes have a dry weight (with ABS) of around 201-202 kg. The fuel tank capacity of the Ducati DesertX 2022 is 21 liters, while the Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2020 has a slightly smaller fuel tank capacity of 20 liters.

Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2020

Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2020

In terms of equipment, both bikes feature LED daytime running lights, LED headlights, and TFT displays. The Ducati DesertX 2022 also offers connectivity, heated grips, and extensive standard equipment. The Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2020, on the other hand, offers a heated seat in addition to the other features.

In terms of strengths, the Ducati DesertX 2022 stands out for its great chassis with fully adjustable suspension, sophisticated driving modes, powerful engine, powerful brakes, well-thought-out detail solutions, and extensive standard equipment. On the other hand, the Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2020 is praised for its three-cylinder engine full of character, significantly improved off-road capability, comfortable suspension elements, quickshifter with blipper as standard, generous standard equipment including heated seats for both the rider and passenger, good ergonomics, good wind and weather protection, and long-distance capability.

In terms of weaknesses, the Ducati DesertX 2022 is criticized for the smooth running of the engine in the lower rev range, slightly slower suspension response compared to the fork, very high non-adjustable seat height, and lack of space and handholds for a pillion passenger. The Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2020, on the other hand, is noted for its less robust handguards for off-road use and a flood of switches on the left handlebars.

Technical Specifications Ducati DesertX 2022 compared to Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2020

Ducati DesertX 2022
Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2020

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeVEngine typeIn line
BoreBore94 mmBore78 mm
StrokeStroke67.5 mmStroke61.9 mm
Engine powerEngine power110 HPEngine power95.2 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power9,250 rpmRpm at Max. Power8,750 rpm
TorqueTorque92 NmTorque87 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,500 rpmRpm at Torque7,250 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio13.3 Compression Ratio11.27
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath, AntihoppingClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders3
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDesmodromic, DOHCValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement937 ccmDisplacement888 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
BrandBrandKayabaBrandShowa
DiameterDiameter46 mmDiameter45 mm
TravelTravel230 mmTravel240 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, Preload, ReboundAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
BrandBrandKayabaBrandShowa
TravelTravel220 mmTravel230 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, Preload, ReboundAdjustmentPreload, Rebound
MaterialMaterialAluminiumMaterialAluminium

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typeTubular
RakeRake62.4 degreeRake65.6 degree
TrailTrail122 mmTrail145.8 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter320 mmDiameter320 mm
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
Shock mountShock mountSemi-SchwimmsattelShock mountFloating caliper
ActuationActuationHydraulicActuationHydraulic
TechnologyTechnologyradial, MonoblockTechnologyradial, Monoblock
BrandBrandBremboBrandBrembo

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter265 mmDiameter255 mm
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonSingle piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFloating caliper
BrandBrandBremboBrandBrembo

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsRiding modes, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Shift assistant with blipper, Cruise control, Traction control, Anti-wheelieAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsRiding modes, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width90 mmFront tyre width90 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height90 %Front tyre height90 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter21 inchFront tyre diameter21 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width150 mmRear tyre width150 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height70 %Rear tyre height70 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter18 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,608 mmWheelbase1,551 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height875 mmSeat Height850 mm
Dry Weight (with ABS)Dry Weight (with ABS)202 kgDry Weight (with ABS)201 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity21 lFuel Tank Capacity20 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyA2, ALicense compliancyA

Equipment

EquipmentEquipmentConnectivity, Heated grips, LED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, TFT displayEquipmentLED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, Heated seat, TFT display

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Ducati DesertX 2022

Ducati DesertX 2022

The first real enduro of the modern era from Ducati has succeeded - and how! A heart-warming design in the look of the glorious 90s Dakar bikes but packed with noble components and state-of-the-art technology. The high-quality and stable chassis concept really comes into its own in both on- and off-road use. The DesertX immediately conveys an unbelievably confident and safe riding feeling. The straddle that Ducati has managed with the suspension elements is also admirable, whether on or off road, it simply feels good.

great chassis with fully adjustable suspension

sophisticated driving modes

powerful engine

powerful brake

well thought-out detail solutions

extensive standard equipment

Smooth running of the engine in the lower rev range

Suspension response slightly behind that of the fork

Very high, non-adjustable seat height

Little space and no handholds for pillion passenger

Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2020

Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2020

It's impressive how well the bike manages the balancing act between on- and off-road, doing exactly what a touring enduro should be able to do, or what you still want to do with a touring enduro. And it does so with a degree of maturity that is astonishing for a new model and shows that Triumph has done its homework and has sensibly further developed the already underrated Tiger 800. Even if some die-hard Tiger fans may miss the now less pronounced, typical whistle of the three-cylinder. The question of whether the Tiger 900 Rally Pro is ready for the road can only be answered with a "when do you want to go again?

Three-cylinder engine full of character

significantly improved off-road capability

comfortable suspension elements

quickshifter with blipper as standard

generous standard equipment, even heated seats for rider and passenger

good ergonomics

good wind and weather protection

long-distance capability.

Handguards not very robust for off-road use

flood of switches on left handlebars

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Ducati DesertX vs Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro

There are a few key differences between a Ducati DesertX 2022 and a Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2020. In terms of price, the actual average price of a Ducati DesertX 2022 is about 19% higher. Compared to Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2020 there are more Ducati DesertX 2022 bikes available on the 1000PS.de Marketplace, specifically 6 compared to 4. It takes less time to sell a Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro with 91 days compared to 102 days for the Ducati DesertX. Since model year 2022 1000PS.de editors have written 21 reviews for the Ducati DesertX and 22 reviews for the Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro since model year 2020. The first review for the Ducati DesertX was published on 12/9/2021 and now has more than 71,700 views. This compares to more than 65,300 views for the first review on Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro published on 12/3/2019.

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