Ducati DesertX 2023 vs. Husqvarna FE 501 2022

Ducati DesertX 2023

Husqvarna FE 501 2022

Overview - Ducati DesertX 2023 vs Husqvarna FE 501 2022

Ducati DesertX 2023

Husqvarna FE 501 2022

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Technical Specifications Ducati DesertX 2023 compared to Husqvarna FE 501 2022

Ducati DesertX 2023

Husqvarna FE 501 2022

Ducati DesertX 2023

Husqvarna FE 501 2022

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	94 mm	Bore	95 mm
Stroke	Stroke	67.5 mm	Stroke	72 mm
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	937 ccm	Displacement	510.9 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Brand	Brand	Kayaba	Brand	WP
Diameter	Diameter	46 mm	Diameter	38 mm
Travel	Travel	230 mm	Travel	300 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Brand	Brand	Kayaba	Brand	WP
Travel	Travel	220 mm	Travel	300 mm
Material	Material	Aluminium	Material	Aluminium

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Double cradle, Central tube
Rake	Rake	62.4 degree	Rake	63.5 degree

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Single disk
Diameter	Diameter	320 mm	Diameter	260 mm

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	265 mm	Diameter	220 mm

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	90 mm	Front tyre width	90 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	90 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	21 inch	Front tyre diameter	21 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	140 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	90 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,608 mm	Wheelbase	1,495 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	875 mm	Seat Height	950 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	21 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	9 l

Pros and Cons in comparison

Ducati DesertX 2023

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 riders.