Bike review: Ducati DesertX is an adventure bike that is street-smart and safe

ST journalist Zaihan Mohamed Yusof taking a ride on Ducati's latest adventure motorcycle, the DesertX. PHOTO: COURTESY OF DUCATI
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BOLOGNA, ITALY - The fickle Italian weather and picturesque hilly landscape of Bologna became the backdrop for motoring journalists from Asia, who had travelled here to test-ride Ducati's latest adventure motorcycle, the 937cc, L-twin DesertX.

The Italian marque was hosting World Ducati Week 2022, which made a comeback after a four-year hiatus with a three-day celebration last weekend.

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