![READY TO TAKE ON THE WORLD](https://cdn.magzter.com/Bike India/1717267877/articles/P0LnIXh4e1717419500845/READY-TO-TAKE-ON-THE-WORLD.jpg)
THE RALLY IS TRULY A DESERTX on steroids, a road-legal ready-to-race bike with beefed-up, long-travel KYB suspension and little in terms of componentry and intent to separate it from the machine that won the twin-cylinder class of the recent Iron Road Prologue at the Erzbergrodeo. Its styling cues shift somewhat from desert raider to enduro-note the high-mount front mud-guard-while paintless "mass-colored" plastics and a forged carbon bash-plate signal a tougher and more durable machine expected to take a few hits.
Like the base DesertX, the Rally is powered by the eminently versatile 937-cc Testastretta II L-twin that produces 10 hp at 9,250 rpm and 92 Nm at 6,500 rpm. Ducati's DQS quick-shifter is standard and service intervals are every two years or every 15,000 kilometres, with valve clearance checks at 30,000 km. On the electronics front, there are six riding modes perming from four power modes, three levels of engine braking, eight traction control settings, three levels of cornering ABS, and switchable wheelie control. Thus, plenty to play with.
I had not ridden a DesertX for six months but, on our twoday test in the wilds of Morocco, the new Rally felt instantly familiar, with easy-to-understand switchgear and those myriad modes and rider aids at my fingertips. In the congested streets of Marrakesh, I selected Urban mode, then opted for Sport mode on the asphalt road out of town and, when we hit the dusty trails, Enduro followed by the full power Rally mode as the pace got hotter. All done, thank you very much, in a moment and on the move, eyes still on the view ahead.
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![A Fresh Starter](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/136/1801900/jfqa1L1sT1724234965812/A-FRESH-STARTER.jpg)
A Fresh Starter
We experienced the convenience of the Smart Key” feature in the Yamaha Aerox 155 Version S
![Mohsin Does the Double](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/136/1801900/gLvAdKUF41724234874878/MOHSIN-DOES-THE-DOUBLE.jpg)
Mohsin Does the Double
Round two of the Honda Idemitsuglalent Cup witnessed Mallapuram’s Mohsin Paramban do the double andrextendrhis championshipilead
![Clean Sweep by Harshith](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/136/1801900/qQ-rsvpGV1724234783871/CLEAN-SWEEP-BY-HARSHITH.jpg)
Clean Sweep by Harshith
The TVS One Make Championship held alongside the national championships turned out to be exciting. Here is what went down
![An Eventful Round](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/136/1801900/pjyK0Q_Qe1724234618562/AN-EVENTFUL-ROUND.jpg)
An Eventful Round
Round two of the Indian National Motorcycle Racing Championship (INMRC) saw double race winners, a bit of teammate rivalry, and history being scripted
![A Masterful Display by Toprak](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/136/1801900/wR06sAUR81724234529588/A-MASTERFUL-DISPLAY-BY-TOPRAK.jpg)
A Masterful Display by Toprak
Toprak Razgatlioglu dominated the weekend at Donington Park, extending his lead in the championships Whilewonathan Rea nats his long-awaited return to a the podium
![A Hat-trick of Hat-tricks](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/136/1801900/8GjKHjLNz1724234487453/A-HATTRICK-OF-HATTRICKS.jpg)
A Hat-trick of Hat-tricks
While Toprak Razgatlioglu made a clean sweep of the weekend and claimed his 50th World Superbike Championship WSBk) race victory, Andrea Locatelli returned to the podium.
![The Beast Bares His Fangs at Silverstone](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/136/1801900/3vKXKUs6r1724234253473/THE-BEAST-BARES-HIS-FANGS-AT-SILVERSTONE.jpg)
The Beast Bares His Fangs at Silverstone
MotoGP could not have celebrated its 75th Anniversary in a better way than seeing Enea Bastianini at his beast at the 2024 MotoGP British Grand Prix, along with some crucial twists in the title race
![Surprises at the Sachsenring](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/136/1801900/gfSjZiJUA1724234044805/SURPRISES-AT-THE-SACHSENRING.jpg)
Surprises at the Sachsenring
Francesco Bagnaia walked away with a race win, Jorge Martin with a Sprint win, and Miguel Oliveira with a silver medal
![Hat-trick for Pecco at the Cathedral](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/136/1801900/cRh65HB8b1724233495170/HATTRICK-FOR-PECCO-AT-THE-CATHEDRAL.jpg)
Hat-trick for Pecco at the Cathedral
World champion Francesco Pecco” Bagnaia made a clean sweep at Assen and closed the gap to the championship leader, Jorge Martin
![Rally Pedigree](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/136/1801900/7XEQREqqS1724233167824/RALLY-PEDIGREE.jpg)
Rally Pedigree
The Xpulse 200 was, and still is, one of the best bang-for-buck off-roaders. With its forgiving nature, it made sure we thoroughly enjoyed some fantastic trails