In the world of adventure touring motorcycles, Ducati may not be the most known name in the category, but with the antics that the Italian brand has pulled in its efforts in Australia, it might as well be. Nick Selleck, the Lead Instructor of the Ducati Riding Experience Adventure Academy, has always wanted to ride the Tatts Finke Desert Race.
The bike of choice? Definitely the DesertX. The most off-road-going motorcycle in the Italian manufacturer’s lineup, currently, it was a no-brainer for the task of taking on one of the most arduous off-road rally races in the world. So what did Ducati do to prepare? Some dealer-installed protection and accessories plus a full tank of gas and that’s about it. Only genuine Ducati accessories were used and all of the bells and whistles were fitted to give the DesertX the best shot at making it the whole way.
