Ducati Desert X
Ducati Desert X
Standard
RM 124,900
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Honda CRF 1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES
Honda CRF 1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES
Standard
RM 119,388
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Ducati Desert X vs Honda CRF 1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES Comparison

The detailed Motorcycles comparison of Ducati Desert X and Honda CRF 1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES, based on price, specifications & other features is shown below. The Ducati Desert X priced at RM 124,900 while the Honda CRF 1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES Motorcycles has a price tag of RM 119,388. Comparing the technical specifications, Honda CRF 1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES engine displacement is 1084 while the Ducati Desert X houses a 937 engine.

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Overview: Desert X vs CRF 1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES

Key Features

Start Option Electric Electric
Displacement 937 cc 1084 cc
Maximum Power 110 hp 101 hp

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DP RM 25,000 Installment : RM 1,459 x 84 Months VIEW DECEMBER OFFERS DP RM 23,900 Installment : RM 1,394 x 84 Months VIEW DECEMBER OFFERS

User Ratings & Review Comparison

4.4/5
5 reviews
4.6/5
5 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
  • Large yet never feels cumbersome

    I have owned many adventure and dual-sport bikes over the years, and I’m really very happy to say the HONDA CRF1100L AFRICA TWIN ADVENTURE SPORTS...

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    Qistina Aug 21, 2025 for Honda CRF 1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES

From The Experts

Things we like

Reduced weight 

Excellent traction control

Comes with 6 riding modes

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Powerful and smooth engine

Top-tier electronic suspension

Great off-road capability

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Things we don't like

Security features could be more

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Heavier than the standard Africa Twin

Priced higher than most rivals

Dual-clutch may not appeal to all riders

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Engine & Performance

Displacement 937 cc 1084 cc
Maximum Power 110 hp 101 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity 21 L 24.8 L
Clutch Type Wet, Multi-Plate Slipper Clutch, Wet Multi-Plate
Drive Type Chain Drive Chain Drive
Engine Type L-Twin Cylinder, 4 Valves, 4-Stroke, Liquid-Cooled, Engine Parallel Twin Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 8-Valve, Liquid Cooled OHC Engine
Bore X Stroke 94 mm x 67.5 mm 92 mm x 81.5 mm
Exhaust Pipes 2 In 1 Exhaust Single Exhaust
No. Of Cylinder 2 2
Emission Control Euro V --
Compression Ratio 13.3:1 10.5:1
Cooling System Liquid Cooled Liquid Cooled
Valve Configuration DOHC OHC
Maximum Torque 92 Nm 112 Nm
No. Of Strokes 4-Stroke 4-Stroke
Valves Per Cylinder 4 4
RPM at Maximum Power 9250 rpm 7500 rpm
RPM at Maximum Torque 6500 rpm 5500 rpm
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Dimension

Category Adventure Touring Adventure Touring
Kerb Weight 223 kg 253 kg
Dry Weight 202 kg --
Seat Height 875 mm 810 mm
Wheel Base 1608 mm 1570 mm
Ground Clearance 250 mm 210 mm
Seating Capacity 2 2
Height -- 1475 mm
Width -- 960 mm
Length -- 2310 mm
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Fuel & Ignition

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

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension USD Fork Showa Inverted Telescopic
Rear Suspension Monoshock Pro-Link with Showa, Swingarm

Wheels & Tyres

Rear Wheel Size R18 R18
Front Wheel Size R21 R19
Tyre Type Radial, Tubeless Radial, Tubeless
Rear Tyre 150/70 R18 150/70 R18
Front Tyre 90/90 R21 110/80 R19

Electrical

Battery Voltage 12 V 12 V

Gear & Transmission

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

Safety & Security

ABS Yes Yes
Pass Switch Yes Yes
Leg Guards No No
Launch Control No No
Engine Check Warning Yes Yes
Riding Modes Street, Road Street, Road Off Road, Sport, Road, Rain Off Road, Sport, Road, Rain
Back Rest No No
Traction Control Yes --
Stability Control Yes --
Shutter Lock -- No
Side Reflectors -- Yes
Engine Immobilizer -- Yes
Anti-Theft Alarm -- No
Central Locking -- No
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Console

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

Seat Type Dual Stepped Dual Stepped Dual Stepped Dual Stepped
Body Frame Material Steel Steel --
Body Frame Type Tubular steel trellis Frame Tubular steel trellis Frame Semi Double Cradle Semi Double Cradle
Side Wings -- Yes

Electrical

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

Differentiating Features

Cruise Control Yes Yes
Height Adjustable Seats No Yes

Brake

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

Ducati Desert X vs Honda CRF 1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES FAQs

Which Motorcycle is cheaper between Ducati Desert X vs Honda CRF 1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES?

Desert X is priced at RM 124,900 and CRF 1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES is priced at RM 119,388. Hence CRF 1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES is the cheapest amongst these Motorcycle.

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Which Motorcycle has Higher ground clearance between Desert X vs CRF 1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES?

The Desert X comes with a ground clearance of 250 mm , on the other hand the CRF 1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES comes with a ground clearance of 210 mm , hence the Ducati Desert X has better ground clearence and off roading capabilities.

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