FabSwingers.com forum: Ducati Desert X

By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

So, what do we think of it?

Loved the Cagiva Elefant back in the day but my budget only stretched to a 750 S10.

Might be a trade in next year, love the 1250GS but this new Duc looks ace.

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Cool great looking bike,More than a hint of cagiva about it

The new triumph tiger 1200 looks good too especially in the hands of Ricky lol

By *kbull2000Man
over a year ago

Carluke

Guy at work bought one.

Can't say I ever considered one as to me, Ducati always made wee sports bikes that looked amazing but were agony to ride - wrists, hips , etc.

Anyway, it's really retro in looks and surprisingly comfortable to sit on . But after only a few rides, a fault occurred in which the chain snapped resulting in the frame being badly marked.

He went back to Ducati, asking them to repair the frame - paint and scrape but they refused. They said it was his own fault as the damage was caused by a perishable part. Piss poor after sales Ducati.

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Ducati all the way especially if you want a talking point.

By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

My talking point is always the two I own and how good they are when on song and how much of a right PITA they can be when they play up.