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Is the Ducati DesertX the perfect midsize adventure motorcycle? We discuss everything about this bike not just the performance, but maintenance, ownership, and the downsides. How does it stack up to segment leaders like the KTM 890 Adventure, Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro, BMW F850GS, Husqvarna Norden 901, and more? Let's find out. #desertx #ducati #adv #motorcycle

DesertX Comparison Guide: https://bit.ly/3CjOYiI

00:00 Intro
03:00 Riding Position
04:37 Passenger Room
05:32 Drop/Lift Test
08:05 Specs
14:25 Tour/Features
19:38 Electronics
22:50 Off Road
32:09 Highway
34:00 Sport Riding
38:35 Seat/Windshield
39:42 Night Ride
41:35 Maintenance
46:33 Pros/Cons
48:43 Competitors
50:40 Final Thoughts

Riding Used Gear in This Review:
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⚡ Klim Krios Pro Helmet(RockyMtn): https://bit.ly/34ekJLL
⚡ Merlin Alton Leather Jacket: https://imp.i104546.net/DVA9Eq
⚡ Klim K Fifty 2 Jeans: https://imp.i104546.net/BXa310
⚡ REV’IT OffTrack Jacket/Pants: https://imp.i104546.net/AoeOkJ
⚡ REV’IT Dirt 3 Gloves: https://imp.i104546.net/BXa3A0
⚡ Sidi Adventure 2 Gore Tex Boots: https://imp.i104546.net/b3q5kx

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My Riding Gear:
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⚡Klim Arsenal 15 Backpack: https://bit.ly/3xdS2dU
⚡ Garmin inReach Communicator: https://bit.ly/3ybN1Bc
⚡ Klim Baja Jacket/Pants: https://imp.i104546.net/oeGVN9
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⚡ Klim Dakar Dual Sport Jacket/Pants: https://imp.i104546.net/3P1Z4k
⚡ Klim Induction Pro Jacket: https://imp.i104546.net/P0EQYq
⚡ Klim Induction Pants: https://imp.i104546.net/jW07Db
⚡ Cortech SonicFlo Gloves: https://imp.i104546.net/RyqrW2
⚡ Klim Baja Gloves: https://imp.i104546.net/0Jn2GV
⚡ Klim Adventure GTX Gloves: https://imp.i104546.net/Eax204
⚡ Sidi Crossfire 3 Boots: https://bit.ly/3dxtlhr
⚡ Alpinestars SMX Ventilated Boots: https://imp.i104546.net/2rz6YM
⚡ OdorFree Winter Riding Socks: https://bit.ly/31yihhV
⚡ Klim Vented (Summer) Socks: https://bit.ly/3TsGegD
⚡ Moose Body Armor: https://bit.ly/3IuoTyn
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⚡Puig Windshield Visor: https://imp.i104546.net/ORazYN
⚡Garmin Zumo XT GPS: https://bit.ly/3EGY4Vi
⚡Barkbuster Handguards: https://bit.ly/3IvwKvu
⚡ DoubleTake Mirrors: https://bit.ly/3xczavF
⚡Tusk Olympus Tank Bag: https://bit.ly/3yfaQbi
⚡Tusk Highland X2 Rackless Luggage: https://bit.ly/31FVUXN
⚡Tusk Olympus Panniers: https://bit.ly/3lLUHVG
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⚡Canon EOS R6: https://amzn.to/3jQRrXO
⚡Rode Wireless Mics: https://amzn.to/37xoc9E
⚡RAM Claw Mount: https://amzn.to/3jQ55u4
⚡PurplePanda Helmet Mic: https://amzn.to/3vkL7Ni

Camping & Other:
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⚡ Folding Utensils: https://bit.ly/3Iwh3UK
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