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07/02/2025

Do you dream of roads like this? Twists, turns, incredible scenery shared with good friends. We are heading back to Italy in June 2025 with more gorgeous roads like this.
Check out our Sud Italia tour if you really want to be wowed!
https://maschine.com.au/tour/sud-italia-2025/

29/01/2025

So here’s a tyre combination that rips on the DesertX Rally.

On the weekend I just fitted up Motoz Tyres DualVenture tube type on the front and their Euro Enduro 6 on the rear in a 140/80-18.

I love the Rallz on the rear normally but in some situations like mud or grass I would prefer a smaller block size in the k***s to bite down into the ground. The Euro Enduro 6 does that. It rips!

I was concerned the 140 might be a little too square but it fits nicely on the narrower 4” wide Rally rim. This wouldn’t work on the DesertX though. Even with a tube.

As always there is a compromise and it will be in tyre life and grip on bitumen.

I expect to get around 1,000-1,500km from the rear but the cost of the tyre is cheaper than the 150/70-18 Rallz so that helps to offset.
When riding on blacktop you can’t expect to brake as hard or crank it over as much but it does leave nice blackies!

Buy Motoz on our store.

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24/01/2025

Head over to Ducati’s YouTube now to check out Un-Disclosed and watch how the DesertX Rally handles unknown Australia.

21/01/2025

Un-Disclosed full feature hits YouTube on Friday night. Grab a beverage and have a watch!

17/01/2025

This is what you call "bulldogging".
If you get faced with a real nasty downhill descent that you're already overcommitted to your best option might be to take the bull by horns and walk it down:
- stop the engine
- leave it in 1st gear
- get off the side of the bike
- walk it down with the seat under your armpit and use the clutch as a rear brake balancing that with some front brake pressure as well
- use one finger on the clutch lever to ease off some engine braking allowing the rear wheel to roll,
- if your feet slip the bike can help support you, if the tyres slip you can help support the bike
- walk it out to the bottom, catch your breath, remount and zoom away!



Pics by Nick Fletcher Sports Photography

17/01/2025

18 months ago with we shot UnFinkeable. Nick Selleck rode 460km down the Finke race track and back to Alice Springs in one day without refuelling on the Ducati DesertX.

Next Friday at 7.00pm AEST the premiere of Un-Disclosed will reveal how the DesertX Rally handles the unknown in Australia.

Watch UnFinkeable to get primed for next weeks premiere. Stunning visuals captured and edited by




https://youtu.be/S9FQ11pvNAc?si=p3kfRxFpnBNcd6yM

17/01/2025

Congrats Chucky!
Daniel Sander stamped his authority all over this years Dakar Rally and claimed the outright win. You bloody ripper! 🇦🇺 💪

17/01/2025

Skill up for 2025!

We've just dropped two fresh dates for our 4 day Adventure Academy on our website.
20-23 February - Merrijig VIC
20-23 March - Port Macquarie NSW

Places are filling fast so hit the link on our website to secure your best chance to up your riding skills for 2025!
https://maschine.com.au/rider-training/

12/01/2025

How cool does this look? Ducati have taken the wraps off the 450 Desmo that will soon be racing the US Supercross and Motocross series.
It’s a great time to be glued to the screen as the AMA Supercross series kicks off at Anaheim today and Dakar Rally is entering the 2nd week of competition. 💪

10/01/2025

"It's my dream but nightmare"!

We came across this amusing video with our daughter who was 7 years old at the time as we made our way down Stelvio Pass in a rental car after one of our tours.

We think she sums it up beautifully!

We are heading back to Stelvio again in 2025 on our Pinnacle Passes tour. Just a couple of places remaining to snag a seat on this dream tour.

Hit up our website for all the tour details.

Watching an off-road motorhome negotiate the hairpin turns / tornante of Stelvio Pass in Italy was enough to give our 7 year old daughter nightmares!Still it...

09/01/2025

It’s the people we meet that we are most thankful for!


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08/12/2024

Ducati Xpeditions is done for 2024. What an incredible day yesterday with an awesome bunch of people. For some riders this was their first real experience off-road and they handled it surprisingly well.

We ticked off a few bucket list tracks including Nevis valley and Skippers Canyon. The scenery on the South Island of NZ is gob smackingly gorgeous!
Thanks for a great ride team.

07/12/2024

Day two of Ducati Xpeditions is in the bag and it didn’t disappoint with more amazing scenery and awesome roads to ride. Loving the DesertX Rally in this terrain.
Ducati Australia & New Zealand

07/12/2024

More NZ goodness

06/12/2024

Oh New Zealand you are so beautiful!

Ducati Xpeditions kicked off on Friday in Lake Tekapo and the weather couldn’t have better for adventure riding. A fleet of DesertX and a couple of Multistrada’s took on Danseys Pass and the mountains of Central Otago.

The views were absolutely stunning making it a challenge to stay focussed on the road. For some riders it was their first real experience off road and they were loving life!

04/12/2024

The number of people this bloke in the middle has inspired to get out and explore the world on a motorcycle would be immeasurable.

Can you believe it was 20 years ago now that Charley Boorman and Ewan McGregor set off on a big mates adventure, riding around the world and filming it all for a TV series - “Long Way Round”

Partnering with a global brand like Ducati has given us some incredible experiences and opportunities.

Charlie recently completed a tour of Tasmania and southern Australia on a Mulitistrada V4 Rally. Nick had the opportunity to meet Charlie when he returned the bike, he is very easy to talk to and his passion for riding and travel is clear. His mate Billy Ward is a right character too!

Charlie and Ewan have just finished filming a 4th instalment of “Long Way Home” with a more classic vibe to it so look out for that on Apple TV in 2025!

Hands up who was inspired to ride by Long Way Round?