[babyruthless87]

Hey Ya'll,
I'm in the market for my first Desert Sled. I am not finding a lot of used local inventory so am considering a new one from my local dealer. I have done some digging and haven't found any real changes to the 2020's from the 2019 models. Anyone know if there are any significant changes? I don't mind paying a little more for the 2020 if there are significant changes but if they didn't change much I think my dealer has worked me up a pretty good deal on a 2019. Thanks for your time, I am new to this thing so appreciate any info. Thanks again.

 

[eduardoaranda88]

From previous to 2019 there were a lot of changes that for me where important like cornering abs softer seat hidraulic clutch and many other small things. But the 2020 it's practically the same.

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[xXSaWBoRGXx]

Ducati refreshed the whole Scrambler line for 2019, not just the DS. If you’re looking to buy soon, I would pick up a 19/20 model instead. I think creature comfort updates are worth it if you don’t already have a DS.

 

[al399]

Does the new version offer tubeless wheels?

 

[xXSaWBoRGXx]

The factory wheels are not tubeless but can be converted to be. Do a search and you’ll find a few topics on the conversion using tape and other materials.

 

[al399]

I wondered if they upgraded to tubeless. My 2018 model is tube so the same is for the red chassis Desert Sled.

 

[xXSaWBoRGXx]

They didn't. I read somewhere that the stock Pirelli tires are but the wheels aren't, thus requiring an inner tube.

 

[al399]

Yes I know there are many solutions. Maybe the 19-17 wheels from a Multistrada 950 could do the trick but I am eager to go for 21-18 with Earle motors wheelbase extender if it ever becomes available but until then...

 

[babyruthless87]

I set the rear wheel up tubeless and it works great. I have not converted the front yet, but it is on the list to do.

 

[Max Kool]

Converting the front can be very ehhh finicky .

 

[al399]

Is there a change regarding the manufacturer of the forks and the rear shock? I watched an italian video and the reviewer was saying that the front forks are Showa...

 

[al399]

Have they changed the air filter position? I read somewhere that the 2019 model is harder to get the air filter out...