# Episode 70 - Are Midweight ADV Bikes Too Heavy? Specs: Ducati Desert X V2 & Yamaha T7 World Raid

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Podcast: [Two Dudes Talking Motorcycles](https://stenobird.com/podcast/two-dudes-talking-motorcycles-5875122)
Published: 2026-03-17T13:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 3756

## Resource

In this episode we share the specs on the Ducati Desert X V2 and the 2026 Yamaha Tenere 700 World Raid. Then we discuss weights and powers of the midweight ADV segment and ask if they are getting too heavy. Buying Riding Gear? Use our affiliate link and help out the podcast https://imp.i104546.net/3eZdXd Help us support the pod or buy us a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/tdtmotorcycles Special thanks to Derek Brown for our new song and logo! Check out his stuff below db SPL link...

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