Borgo Panigale (Bologna, Italy), January 24, 2025 – Two Ducati DesertX Rally bikes, two riders, Andrea Rossi and Nick Selleck, and the wonders of the wildest and most unknown Australia. A journey in stages, almost a treasure hunt, to discover fiery deserts and pristine mountains, including wading, night bivouacs and helicopter transfers. A thrilling, unforgettable adventure, told through breathtaking images for all lovers of off-road travel.
The project celebrates the spirit of adventure, the challenge of the rider and the bike to the wilds of the Australian outback. Australian Nick Selleck was already known to fans as the protagonist of the incredible challenge immortalized in the documentary Mission: Un-Finkeable. Riding a standard DesertX, with only the extra fuel tank as an accessory, Nick rode the 460km of the legendary Finke, the off-road route that connects Alice Springs to the Aputula community, completing the circuit in one day and without refueling.
A year later, the story begins again. During his first trip to Australia, Andrea was fascinated by nature and space 'down under', but also by the potential of the DesertX Rally, even on the most demanding off-road terrain. Equipped with a Termignoni exhaust, engine protectors and Pirelli Scorpion Rally tires, the off-road Ducati stands out for its performance and the ease with which it tackles the most complicated situations, thanks to the professional wheels and suspension fitted as standard on this model.
Andrea Rossi, Multistrada and DesertX Product Sponsor, commented on his experience: “When Nick suggested this adventure, I didn’t hesitate for a moment, because I knew I was going to have a unique experience. And I can’t think of a better bike than the DesertX Rally to experience such a fascinating adventure in wild and untouched country. But I couldn’t imagine being in the middle of nowhere, landing in a small plane on a dirt airstrip, or that we would be helicoptering the bikes to a remote area to continue the journey. The DesertX Rally is incredible, always reliable and exhilarating in all conditions, from the most twisty tarmac roads to the most challenging mule tracks to the deepest fords.”
Nick Selleck, Ducati Product Specialist en DRE Adventure Academy-instructeur: “Riding with Andrea was fantastic. Firstly because I could show him the real Australia, and secondly because I had so much fun jumping, drifting and playing with the incredible bike that is the DesertX Rally. An unforgettable experience!”
