Off-road
Ducati unveils second-generation 2026 DesertX: lighter engine, new chassis for superior off-road performance
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Ducati has revealed the second-generation 2026 DesertX adventure motorcycle, five years after the 2021 production debut, incorporating rally feedback to boost off-road capabilities with a lighter 890cc V2 engine, aluminum monocoque chassis, enhanced ergonomics, and advanced electronics. Priced at US$16,995, it arrives in the US in June 2026, Europe in April, and India in Q4.
6D has launched the ATR-3X, a new off-road motorcycle helmet featuring a 3K carbon composite shell and Omni-Directional Suspension system. The helmet aims to provide superior protection against a wide range of impacts while enhancing comfort for riders. It exceeds DOT, ECE 22-06, and ACU standards and carries a $995 MSRP.
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KTM has introduced the 2027 Freeride E, its first street-legal version of the electric off-road motorcycle. The Mattighofen, Austria-based company made the model available for trails without needing transport. It features upgraded power and battery for extended enduro riding.
A pioneering driver is attempting to become the first person to navigate a Tesla Cybertruck along the 575-mile Washington Backcountry Discovery Route from Oregon to Canada. The journey focuses on testing the vehicle's energy consumption in severe off-road terrain. Real-time telemetry is being logged to demonstrate the Cybertruck's off-road endurance.