2024 Ducati DesertX Owner’s Manual

2024 Ducati DesertX Owner’s Manual

Presenting the 2024 Ducati DesertX, an exciting new model in the iconic Ducati lineup that is sure to inspire adventure in motorbike fans all over the world. Originating from a strong history of adventure touring and off-road racing, the DesertX’s unique design and exceptional performance emanate a rough elegance. This dual-sport motorbike is ideal for riders looking for unmatched versatility because it is designed to handle both difficult terrain and long-distance travel. Whether you’re taking on challenging routes or setting out on epic excursions, the 2024 Ducati DesertX is sure to provide an exciting riding experience thanks to its cutting-edge technology, strong engine, and comfortable riding position. The DesertX invites riders to experience the exhilaration of the wide road and the wild outdoors like never before with its renowned Italian workmanship and expedition-focused design. With the 2024 Ducati DesertX, adventure riding enters a new age.

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Software updates

Some components of the motorbike are operated by or involve the use of software. Such software may be subject to or require updates.

• Any updates that may be necessary to ensure the safety of the motorbike will be communicated by Ducati and made available for installation at the Ducati Service network.
• Information on updates that may be necessary to maintain the conformity of the motorbike is published on the Ducati website and the updates are made available, for two years from the date of purchase of the motorbike or for the longer term of the conventional warranty (if active for the motorbike), for installation at the Ducati Service network.
• Further updates and new versions of the software will be made available, in compliance with the motorbike maintenance schedule indicated in this Owner’s Manual, for installation at the Ducati Service network when the motorbike is serviced.

We invite you to periodically consult the section of the Ducati website dedicated to updates and to download and install the My Ducati App to keep informed of available updates.

Attention
To maintain the motorbike’s legal and, if applicable, conventional warranty of conformity (if applicable), you are required to install the updates made available as soon as possible and, in any case, within a reasonable period, also taking into account the importance of the update. If the updates are not installed within a reasonable period, Ducati shall not be liable for any conformity or safety defects deriving from the failure to install the update.

Warranty information

General warranty conditions

1. Warranty content
   • Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. – A Sole partner company- a Company of the Audi Group, with headquarters via Cavalieri Ducati no. 3, 40132, Bologna, Italy (hereafter “Ducati”) – guarantees anywhere in the world where its official service network is present (see “World Dealer Guide” available at www.ducati.com) that all of its new motorcycles, manufactured for road use, for twenty-four (24) months with no mileage/km limitation from the delivery date of the motorcycle to the first owner, shall be free of defects in workmanship as ascertained and recognised by Ducati.
   • In such cases, the Customer has the right to the repair or replacement of defective parts, free of charge.
   • The defective parts replaced under warranty become the property of Ducati.
2. Exclusions
   • This warranty offered by Ducati does not apply to:
     • motorcycles used in sporting competitions of any kind;
     • parts subject to wear and tear during normal operation of the motorcycle (such as: tyres, final drive, belts, flexible cables, spark plugs, brake and clutch parts subject to friction, the vehicle battery if not properly maintained using the Ducati battery maintainer);
     • defects deriving from oxidation or caused by atmospheric agents extraordinary environmental conditions or circumstances or due to irregular or improper washing of the motorcycle;
   • Without prejudice to the provisions of the mandatory provisions for the protection of the consumer relating to the legal warranty under the national regulations transposing and implementing European legislation in the countries belonging to the European Union, the Customer cannot exercise this conventional warranty for damage/defects that are unrelated to the production process such as, by way of example, any damage/defect deriving from:
     • negligence in the execution of the Scheduled Maintenance Plan specified by Ducati in Article 5 below;
     • incorrect maintenance or repair operations carried out by parties other than the Ducati Authorised Dealers and/or Service Centres;
     • assembly of spare parts or accessories whose use is not approved by Ducati;
     • failure to comply with the prescriptions for the use of the vehicle and its equipment as indicated in the Owner’s Manual;
     • modifications to the vehicle made by the Customer and/or third parties without the express approval of Ducati;
       Customer’s failure to adhere to any recall campaigns planned by Ducati.
3. Procedure for claiming the warranty
   • To activate this warranty and maintain its validity, the Customer is required to:
     • report any motorcycle defects to one of the Ducati Dealers and/or Authorised Service Centres listed on the website www.ducati.com as soon as possible concerning the time of their discovery, to reduce the consequences that such defects may have on the functionality and safety of the motorcycle;
     • comply with the scheduled maintenance plan foreseen in Art. 5 of these warranty conditions;
     • keep adequate documentation of any maintenance and/or repair work carried out on the vehicle (service booklet/receipts/invoices with details of the work carried out and the parts used). A copy of this documentation should be given to the Dealer/Authorised Service Centre from whom the warranty claim is made, who will be able to verify that the work has been carried out correctly.
   • For tracking purposes necessary for the implementation of safety and technical update policies in the event of a change of motorcycle ownership, the new owner must notify Ducati of the change of ownership advising the Ducati Customer Service at the contact information available at www.ducati.com or the Ducati Authorised Dealers and/or Service Centres within thirty (30) days after change of ownership date.
4. Limitations of liability
   • Without prejudice to the national regulations applicable to the “consumer” and relating provisions on manufacturer liability, Ducati shall not be held liable in case of damage to people and/or property caused by the motorcycle or while using the same.
   • Any defects or delays in the repairs or replacements relating to the motorcycle caused by Ducati Authorised Dealers and/or Workshops shall not give the buyer the right to claim damages of any kind from Ducati, nor to extend the warranty per the present Warranty Conditions, without prejudice to the Customer’s rights and actions concerning the Ducati Authorised Dealer and/or Workshop that may be negligent/defaulting.
   • This warranty, under the conditions specified herein, is the only conventional warranty offered by Ducati, without prejudice to the possibility of extension through additional warranties offered by Ducati.
   • Ducati reserves the right to make changes and improvements to any model of its motorcycles, without the obligation to make said changes to motorcycles already sold.
   • These Warranty Conditions also extend to subsequent owners of the motorcycle, provided that the provisions under Art. The 3 above are complied with. In any case, Ducati shall not be held liable for defects of the motorcycle attributable to the failure to notify Ducati of the change of ownership of the same.
   • Except as for the “consumer”, or as otherwise provided by a mandatory regulation in force in the country of the Customer, the Court of Bologna (Italy) shall have sole jurisdiction over any controversies that may arise in connection with these Warranty Conditions.
   • These Warranty Conditions are governed by Italian law.
5. Scheduled maintenance plan and pre-delivery
   • The pre-delivery operations are carried out by the seller.
   • Ducati has defined the scheduled maintenance plan included in the “Owner’s Manual” to keep their motorcycles at the best possible levels of efficiency, performance and safety.
     Exact observance of the coupons, under the terms set forth herein, is a necessary condition to ensure the maintenance of the vehicle in correct usage status and the validity of this warranty.
     The following compulsory coupons must be carried out and paid for:
     • first coupon: within six (6) months of delivery of the motorcycle to the Customer, or the first 1000 km/600 miles travelled;
     • second coupon, upon reaching the mileage specified in the maintenance schedule and in any case within twelve (12) months from the previous service coupon.
   • The customer is solely liable for all costs related to coupons (labour and materials), including the one at 1,000 km /600 miles.
   • Every maintenance operation on the motorcycle must be carried out in compliance with Ducati’s recommendations and procedures, without limitations, including those reported in the “Owner’s Manual”. Any defect/damage to the vehicle caused by improper or insufficient maintenance will preclude the applicability of the warranty.
   • To certify that the operations specified for each service coupon have been duly performed, the Dealer and/or Authorised Ducati Service Centre shall place their stamp and write the necessary notes on the Service Booklet supplied with the motorcycle, and the customer shall preserve the receipts/invoices for the service coupons that detail the operations performed. Warranty performance may be subject to the review of these documents by Ducati Technical Service.

If you purchased your motorbike in Australia or New Zealand

Attention
A reference to ‘you’ is a reference to the Customer.

• If you purchased your motorbike in Australia:
  Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.
• If you purchased your motorbike in New Zealand:
  Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a failure of substantial character and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a failure of substantial character.

FAQs

Useful Link

Download link: https://www.ducati.com/ww/en/service-maintenance/owner-manuals

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