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Ducati Desert X
Ducati Desert X
Standard
RM 124,900
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Harley-Davidson Road King
Harley-Davidson Road King
Special
RM 175,900
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Ducati Desert X vs Harley-Davidson Road King Comparison

The detailed Motorcycles comparison of Ducati Desert X and Harley-Davidson Road King, based on price, specifications & other features is shown below. The Ducati Desert X priced at RM 124,900 while the Harley-Davidson Road King Motorcycles has a price tag of RM 175,900. Comparing the technical specifications, Harley-Davidson Road King engine displacement is 1745 while the Ducati Desert X houses a 937 engine.

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Overview: Desert X vs Road King

Brand Ducati Malaysia Harley-Davidson Malaysia
Off Road Price* RM 124,900 Ducati Desert X Price RM 175,900 Harley-Davidson Road King Price
Variant Desert X Standard Road King Special
User Rating 4.4 Desert X reviews 4.46 Road King reviews
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol Motorcycles in Malaysia Petrol Petrol Motorcycles in Malaysia
Available Color(s)
Vehicle Type Adventure Touring Adventure Touring Motorcycles in Malaysia Cruiser Cruiser Motorcycles in Malaysia

Key Features

Start Option Electric Electric
Displacement 937 cc 1745 cc
Maximum Power 110 hp -

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DP RM 25,000 Installment : RM 1,459 x 84 Months VIEW DECEMBER OFFERS DP RM 35,200 Installment : RM 2,055 x 84 Months VIEW DECEMBER OFFERS

User Ratings & Review Comparison

4.4/5
5 reviews
4.46/5
13 reviews
User Review Comparison
  • Feels like a proper adventure partner

    After dabbling occasionally in off-road weekenders and years of riding standard road bikes, I realized in my motorcycling journey I’d hit a...

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    isfahann Sep 01, 2025 for Ducati Desert X
  • Blends modern engineering with retro charm

    The Road King carries forward the legacy of Harley-Davidson's Touring family. It is the quintessential Harley-Davidson that perfectly blends modern...

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    F
    Farid Dec 12, 2025 for Harley-Davidson Road King

From The Experts

Things we like

Reduced weight 

Excellent traction control

Comes with 6 riding modes

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Great road presence and charming design

Long-distance cruising abilities

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Things we don't like

Security features could be more

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Large size makes it difficult to handle city traffic

Not for new riders

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Engine & Performance

Displacement 937 cc 1745 cc
Maximum Power 110 hp --
Fuel Tank Capacity 21 L 22.7 L
Clutch Type Wet, Multi-Plate --
Drive Type Chain Drive Belt Drive
Engine Type L-Twin Cylinder, 4 Valves, 4-Stroke, Liquid-Cooled, Engine 2 Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Milwaukee-Eight Engine
Bore X Stroke 94 mm x 67.5 mm 100 mm x 111.1 mm
Exhaust Pipes 2 In 1 Exhaust Dual Exhaust
No. Of Cylinder 2 2
Emission Control Euro V --
Compression Ratio 13.3:1 10.0:1
Cooling System Liquid Cooled Air Cooled
Valve Configuration DOHC --
Maximum Torque 92 Nm 150 Nm
No. Of Strokes 4-Stroke 4-Stroke
Valves Per Cylinder 4 4
RPM at Maximum Power 9250 rpm --
RPM at Maximum Torque 6500 rpm 3250 rpm
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Dimension

Category Adventure Touring Touring
Kerb Weight 223 kg --
Dry Weight 202 kg 355 kg
Seat Height 875 mm 695 mm
Wheel Base 1608 mm 1625 mm
Ground Clearance 250 mm 135 mm
Seating Capacity 2 2
Length -- 2420 mm
Oil Tank Capacity -- 4.9 L
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Fuel & Ignition

Start Option Electric Electric
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Fuel Supply System EFI --

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension USD Fork --
Rear Suspension Monoshock --

Wheels & Tyres

Rear Wheel Size R18 --
Front Wheel Size R21 --
Tyre Type Radial, Tubeless Radial, Tubeless
Rear Tyre 150/70 R18 --
Front Tyre 90/90 R21 --

Electrical

Battery Voltage 12 V --

Gear & Transmission

Transmission Type Manual Manual
Gear Box 6-Speed 6-Speed

Safety & Security

ABS Yes Yes
Pass Switch Yes Yes
Leg Guards No Yes
Launch Control No No
Engine Check Warning Yes --
Riding Modes Street, Road Street, Road Street, Road, Touring Street, Road, Touring
Back Rest No No
Traction Control Yes No
Stability Control Yes --
Wheel Lock Front/back -- No
Shutter Lock -- No
Side Reflectors -- Yes
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Console

Odometer Digital Digital Digital Digital
Fuel Gauge Digital Digital Digital Digital
Oil Change Indicator Yes Yes
Speedometer Digital Digital Analog Analog
Display Screen Yes Yes
Tachometer Yes --
Tripmeter Yes Yes
Navigator -- No
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Chassis & Suspension

Seat Type Dual Stepped Dual Stepped Dual Stepped Dual Stepped
Body Frame Material Steel Steel Steel Steel
Body Frame Type Tubular steel trellis Frame Tubular steel trellis Frame --
Side Wings -- No
Chrome Garnish -- No

Electrical

Indicator Light No Yes
Head Lamp LED LED Halogen Halogen
Accessory Outlet Yes --
Tail Lamp LED LED LED LED
Adjustable Headlights Yes Yes

Differentiating Features

Cruise Control Yes --
Height Adjustable Seats No No

Brake

Front Brake Disc Disc Dual Disc Dual Disc
Rear Brake Disc Disc Disc Disc

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Ducati Desert X vs Harley-Davidson Road King FAQs

Which Motorcycle is cheaper between Ducati Desert X vs Harley-Davidson Road King?

Desert X is priced at RM 124,900 and Road King is priced at RM 175,900. Hence Desert X is the cheapest amongst these Motorcycle.

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Which Motorcycle has Higher ground clearance between Desert X vs Road King?

The Desert X comes with a ground clearance of 250 mm , on the other hand the Road King comes with a ground clearance of 135 mm , hence the Ducati Desert X has better ground clearence and off roading capabilities.

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From The Experts

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Things we like in Desert X

Reduced weight 

Excellent traction control

Comes with 6 riding modes

Things we don't like in Desert X

Security features could be more

Things we like in Road King

Great road presence and charming design

Long-distance cruising abilities

Things we don't like in Road King

Large size makes it difficult to handle city traffic

Not for new riders

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