And don’t forget that you can get 2.5 Himalayans brand new for the price of ONE DX! This together with the lower operating cost also opens up the market of new bikes for many riders who don’t have a strong private economy!
The DDX is incredible, after having now pushed it hard in a number of different terrains. I have not ridden the Harley but I hear it’s super heavy. My dad rides a Multistrada V4 Rally that has the same motorized suspension adjustment. My only major viable complaint about the DDX is the wind buffeting at 70+mph.
@@actionmotorcycles shorter windscreen and get clean air. Windshields will always make wind buffering. I’ve been racing dirt bikes and riding Harley’s for 30 years and absolutely hate buffering. Ha I’ve spent thousands of dollars trying to make bikes right. Either a full fairing or nothing at all. Cool videos!
@johnanthony6141 Yeah, I’m in sort of a ‘fashion is suffering’ scenario with the DDX because the shorty and touring windscreens change the aesthetic of the bike IMO. 😂 Thank you for watching!!
Absolutely! Keep an eye out for a test ride video coming your way. I plan on riding my 411 to the shop and doing a direct comparison one ride after the other!
And let's not forget you can get three Himalayan for the price of one Desert X. Probably four by the time you've added a couple of minor options to the Ducati. They're a nice bike to ride but I just wouldn't want to own one for fear of smashing it up. The Himalayan is so sturdy, it's likely to break whatever it falls onto, rather than break itself.
@@johnanthony6141 Yeah in a lot of ways it’s not a fair fight… coming from someone who is 5’-8”, the seat height of the Himalayan makes it one of very few realistic options for a significant amount of the population. Thanks for commenting!
That’s fair enough… have you seen FortNine’s video on all the things ‘recommended’ or ‘required’ to be done at the dealership? Really tough for an ADV bike. However, IMO that kinda comes with the territory if you’re buying a Ducati. For me the wind buffeting at highway speeds coming off that windscreen is MUCH more of a dealbreaker… but it just looks so good :)
Controversial motorcycle opinions: Passing patched riders is ok There should be a federal motorcycle helmet law and they should be required on all public roads US drivers will never be ready for lane splitting Loud pipes might just be annoying and not save many lives
Excellent ideas! I’ll let someone else test the passing patched riders thought probably… but the helmet law is a great topic! Everyone knows loud pipes save lives 😂 How is that controversial at all? 😎
And don’t forget that you can get 2.5 Himalayans brand new for the price of ONE DX! This together with the lower operating cost also opens up the market of new bikes for many riders who don’t have a strong private economy!
I reckon easily three, maybe even four Himalayans for the price of one Desert X with a few options added.
In my country you can get about 5 Himalayans for the price of a stock DX 😅
Sounds about right!
Great content!!
Thank you!!
A pretty compelling argument for the ergonomics of adventure bikes on the market.
Very well done.
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video! Hope you keep watching!
Have you ridden the Harley? It’s pretty sweet. I’m looking for Desert x rally.
The DDX is incredible, after having now pushed it hard in a number of different terrains. I have not ridden the Harley but I hear it’s super heavy.
My dad rides a Multistrada V4 Rally that has the same motorized suspension adjustment. My only major viable complaint about the DDX is the wind buffeting at 70+mph.
@@actionmotorcycles shorter windscreen and get clean air. Windshields will always make wind buffering. I’ve been racing dirt bikes and riding Harley’s for 30 years and absolutely hate buffering. Ha I’ve spent thousands of dollars trying to make bikes right. Either a full fairing or nothing at all. Cool videos!
@@actionmotorcycles Go demo a pan am, it will surprise you. I’m looking for something more for doing Colorado passes (BDR’s) or I would get one.
@johnanthony6141 Yeah, I’m in sort of a ‘fashion is suffering’ scenario with the DDX because the shorty and touring windscreens change the aesthetic of the bike IMO. 😂 Thank you for watching!!
You should grab the new Himalayan 450.
Absolutely! Keep an eye out for a test ride video coming your way. I plan on riding my 411 to the shop and doing a direct comparison one ride after the other!
And let's not forget you can get three Himalayan for the price of one Desert X. Probably four by the time you've added a couple of minor options to the Ducati. They're a nice bike to ride but I just wouldn't want to own one for fear of smashing it up. The Himalayan is so sturdy, it's likely to break whatever it falls onto, rather than break itself.
Absolutely. Though I will say the DDX is amazingly sturdy as well based on the abuse I’ve already put it through.
Let’s compare a thoroughbred racehorse against a pony. Ha
@@johnanthony6141 Yeah in a lot of ways it’s not a fair fight… coming from someone who is 5’-8”, the seat height of the Himalayan makes it one of very few realistic options for a significant amount of the population. Thanks for commenting!
having to get dealer to reset service light on desert x is a deal breaker
That’s fair enough… have you seen FortNine’s video on all the things ‘recommended’ or ‘required’ to be done at the dealership? Really tough for an ADV bike. However, IMO that kinda comes with the territory if you’re buying a Ducati.
For me the wind buffeting at highway speeds coming off that windscreen is MUCH more of a dealbreaker… but it just looks so good :)
Controversial motorcycle opinions:
Passing patched riders is ok
There should be a federal motorcycle helmet law and they should be required on all public roads
US drivers will never be ready for lane splitting
Loud pipes might just be annoying and not save many lives
Excellent ideas! I’ll let someone else test the passing patched riders thought probably… but the helmet law is a great topic! Everyone knows loud pipes save lives 😂 How is that controversial at all? 😎
@@actionmotorcycles great video btw :)
Thank you!!
It isn't controversial at all. It was scientifically proven to be a myth, years ago. Lol
Are you sure?