I've been searching for offroad reviews of this bike for a while. This one is the only one rips it up. Everyone else is puttering along on gravel roads.
Great display by Dylan if the dirt ability of the Sled. Some of us love Ducati motorcycles, the ride feel, there EASE of maintenance, and remember their Dakar wins on the Elefants (and own one of those). I want one. I've test ridden one. Great engine feel and the suspension is pretty dialed in from factory.
Why doesn’t anyone reviewing this bike comment on the horrible foot peg ergos, The rear peg bracket jabs you in the ankle and the exhaust is directly in the way of your right heel. Also its so wide at the pegs that they jab you on the inside led at a stand still.I love this bike and hate that Ducati would send it out like this!!
a mounth ago I bought brand new desert sled, after 6 thousand km 5% offroad the rest 95% regular riding, clutch is dead....!! any comment on this????!!!! do U think its normal for Ducati because I'm seriously consider to switch to other brand, too bad because I like it a lot
fw1421: I sort of agree with you. But that’s the way everything is going today. You can’t get away from the march of technology and I’m sure when the original XT 500 came out a lot of old timers should have bemoaned the fact it was going to be overhead cam not overhead valve. And... if you got a KTM dedicated dirt bike it would be more expensive than the sled.
I have a 1977 xt500 I bought in the crate, I bought this duck from my 70th birthday, every muscle in my body hurts, my arms are 3in longer, this thing is more fun than a barrel of monkeys. Don't ride one you'll buy it! I've had Thumpers all my life, this one's the best.
i rode one today at the shop and guess what.. i bought it.. i was going to get an icon.. but this thing just kept calling my name... the icon scrambler seems to small my body size.. plus they had the black edition sled.. couldnt stop looking at.. what william says.. if you ride it and look at it next to all the other scramblers you will end up buying it, like i did ;)
I just test rode this bike, it was on my list as a potential adventure bike after attaching bags etc but... it feels like a sloppy, heavy pig and tough to turn in. Cool looking bike yes, but defiantly not for me
Could this be set up to run a Baja 500 or the desert hare races we have in Arizona. I recently sold my KX 500 and have been looking for a dual-purpose bike since. Looking for something that has good street manners but can also be ridden hard in the desert. I like the look of the desert sled.
Yea Ohlns makes an adventure read for the Sled, i’ve heard it’s a game changer. However i’ve got 1000 miles off road on mine. With tkc80’s and 20psi you can really jam 🤘
so your "pro rider" wears blues jeans and a flannel shirt which is what guys of his generation wore as "motocross" gear...next time let your grand kids take the bike for a spin
I've been searching for offroad reviews of this bike for a while. This one is the only one rips it up. Everyone else is puttering along on gravel roads.
It handles fine off road it's just a bit heavy if you do go down, it's a fat girl but it wears it weight well.
You actually rode it!
So many reviews are road test with a dab of gravel. This was an actual workout.
Great display by Dylan if the dirt ability of the Sled. Some of us love Ducati motorcycles, the ride feel, there EASE of maintenance, and remember their Dakar wins on the Elefants (and own one of those). I want one. I've test ridden one. Great engine feel and the suspension is pretty dialed in from factory.
Ease of maintenance?
It reminds me of a vintage duel sports bike. Maybe a bultaco - with modern technology.
Damn. Homeboy rode tf outta that Ducati. Good shit!
Nice vid on the dirt capabilities of the Sled. Cheers!
Lekker reviews, guys. Reminds me so strongly of my buddies screaming around the mine dump after school on XTs in the 80s.
Reminds me also of the old Husqvarna 390 and 430 tall mx machines
Awesome review guys!!
My dream bike
I can't believe he boosted that bike so high! That was rad...
Great review
Why doesn’t anyone reviewing this bike comment on the horrible foot peg ergos, The rear peg bracket jabs you in the ankle and the exhaust is directly in the way of your right heel. Also its so wide at the pegs that they jab you on the inside led at a stand still.I love this bike and hate that Ducati would send it out like this!!
Beautiful bike
a mounth ago I bought brand new desert sled, after 6 thousand km 5% offroad the rest 95% regular riding, clutch is dead....!! any comment on this????!!!! do U think its normal for Ducati because I'm seriously consider to switch to other brand, too bad because I like it a lot
Maybe learn to clutch
Your license plates are like billboards, it's no wonder it ripped off!
You can’t treat this bike like a dedicated dirt bike,plus if you crash it like a dirt bike it’s gonna be really expensive to fix.
fw1421: I sort of agree with you. But that’s the way everything is going today. You can’t get away from the march of technology and I’m sure when the original XT 500 came out a lot of old timers should have bemoaned the fact it was going to be overhead cam not overhead valve.
And... if you got a KTM dedicated dirt bike it would be more expensive than the sled.
Looks quite cool :) Great vid:)
excellent review!
Best bike ever
where is the accent from? south africa?
Chrome plated spokes?
This bike or hypermotard?? I cant decide. Help
Go to the dealership and test ride both. Then YOU decide.
I have a 1977 xt500 I bought in the crate, I bought this duck from my 70th birthday, every muscle in my body hurts, my arms are 3in longer, this thing is more fun than a barrel of monkeys. Don't ride one you'll buy it! I've had Thumpers all my life, this one's the best.
i rode one today at the shop and guess what.. i bought it.. i was going to get an icon.. but this thing just kept calling my name... the icon scrambler seems to small my body size.. plus they had the black edition sled.. couldnt stop looking at.. what william says.. if you ride it and look at it next to all the other scramblers you will end up buying it, like i did ;)
Can this bike take 2 - 180lb passengers? Just for short jaunts...
Michael Kuszek all day long
Nice review
Very tasty :)
I just test rode this bike, it was on my list as a potential adventure bike after attaching bags etc but... it feels like a sloppy, heavy pig and tough to turn in. Cool looking bike yes, but defiantly not for me
I don't think you know how to ride off road if that's your impression of it.
6.20 that guy look like johnny sins 😂😂
i see a man of culture
It's heavy for an 800. Only 2 kg less than the dry weight of my Buell Ulysses which is a 1200.
nice bike but to pricey 19 grand in australia
Could this be set up to run a Baja 500 or the desert hare races we have in Arizona. I recently sold my KX 500 and have been looking for a dual-purpose bike since. Looking for something that has good street manners but can also be ridden hard in the desert. I like the look of the desert sled.
It probably could. You may have to play with the rear suspension a bit for serious off-road..
Emilio Figueroa Jr. ддгзйъ
Yea Ohlns makes an adventure read for the Sled, i’ve heard it’s a game changer. However i’ve got 1000 miles off road on mine. With tkc80’s and 20psi you can really jam 🤘
This Desert Sled was made for the Karoo
I want modifd honda cbr250rr into dualpurpose bike
i like those pants lol
yamaha needs a new xt 500 or 650
CP2 motor in it...yes please
Dam That reminds me of the days on my XR500R kicking XT500 ass
Wooooow
Reminds me of the 1976 honda mr250
Nice bike high enough looks retro and go's too expensive
Send me one and I'll tell you what i think
More bike, less talking
so your "pro rider" wears blues jeans and a flannel shirt which is what guys of his generation wore as "motocross" gear...next time let your grand kids take the bike for a spin
Ummmm that was the whole point.
Lol settle down buddy. He gave the bike a good workout.
Coming in hot
Beautiful bike