New Desert X
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I think it's fair to say Michael likes it...
A test ride is in order methinks. I wonder if the screen is any better.
A test ride is in order methinks. I wonder if the screen is any better.
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I rode one a couple of weeks ago. I really liked it - apart from the screen.
Disappointing then. I didn't think the screen looked any different and I didn't like the V1 at all for the screen and the lacklustre engine at low revs. As its a 'ground up' rebuild it's annoying that they couldn't sort that one bothersome thing. I'll still try it as it will save me £17k odd if I don't like it
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Always a balance on this type of bike I guess. Bigger screen better for touring. Smaller screen better for gravel etc. they seem to have adopted a middle-sized one which is no good for either. I suspect bigger or smaller would be an improvementDisappointing then. I didn't think the screen looked any different and I didn't like the V1 at all for the screen and the lacklustre engine at low revs. As its a 'ground up' rebuild it's annoying that they couldn't sort that one bothersome thing. I'll still try it as it will save me £17k odd if I don't like it
Very personal thing screens though. I’m hardly an unusual size though - 6’ 32” leg.
My favoured dealer have volunteered to get a touring screen in for me to try (at their cost).
In summary, I liked the bike a lot but the screen is a show-stopper for me - plus I’m a bit concerned about the range for touring. My V4S was a pain like that. Always being the first to need fuel is a stress you can do without. They do have the auxiliary tank like the v1 but then you’re buggered for luggage…
Shame Ducati have not sorted the screen issue which will put many people off the new bike. Was certainly and issue on my Rally but worth the effort to resolve with different screens and helmets which has made it a keeper for me.
I wouldn't let a screen that didn't suit me put me off buying a bike I really like in all other respects. It's a fairly minor consideration in my book
What screen/helmet combo solved it for you?
Airoh Commander 2 made a big difference for me. Then WRS low screen for summer and Unit Garage tall screen for Winter both using a screen deflector.
It would after banging out a 400 mile day being head banged all day.
I like the Desert-x too though.
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