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Ducati Desert X
Ducati Desert X
Standard
RM 124,900
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KTM 1290 Super Adventure S
KTM 1290 Super Adventure S
Standard
RM 137,800
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Ducati Desert X vs KTM 1290 Super Adventure S Comparison

The detailed Motorcycles comparison of Ducati Desert X and KTM 1290 Super Adventure S, based on price, specifications & other features is shown below. The Ducati Desert X priced at RM 124,900 while the KTM 1290 Super Adventure S Motorcycles has a price tag of RM 108,491. Comparing the technical specifications, KTM 1290 Super Adventure S engine displacement is 1301 while the Ducati Desert X houses a 937 engine.

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Overview: Desert X vs 1290 Super Adventure S

Brand Ducati Malaysia KTM Malaysia
Off Road Price* RM 124,900 Ducati Desert X Price RM 137,800 KTM 1290 Super Adventure S Price
Variant Desert X Standard 1290 Super Adventure S Standard
User Rating 4.4 Desert X reviews 4.54 1290 Super Adventure S 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 Adventure Touring Adventure Touring Motorcycles in Malaysia

Key Features

Start Option Electric Electric
Displacement 937 cc 1301 cc
Maximum Power 110 hp 158 hp

Best Loan Offers

DP RM 25,000 Installment : RM 1,459 x 84 Months VIEW DECEMBER OFFERS DP RM 27,600 Installment : RM 1,609 x 84 Months VIEW DECEMBER OFFERS

User Ratings & Review Comparison

4.4/5
5 reviews
4.54/5
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

From The Experts

Things we like

Reduced weight 

Excellent traction control

Comes with 6 riding modes

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Powerful engine

Great touring abilities

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Things we don't like

Security features could be more

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Mammoth size and power not for beginner riders

A large turning radius can be cumbersome for city riding

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Engine & Performance

Displacement 937 cc 1301 cc
Maximum Power 110 hp 158 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity 21 L 23 L
Clutch Type Wet, Multi-Plate Wet, Multi-Plate
Drive Type Chain Drive Chain Drive
Engine Type L-Twin Cylinder, 4 Valves, 4-Stroke, Liquid-Cooled, Engine 2-Cylinders V-Twin, 4-Stroke, Liquid Cooled Engine
Bore X Stroke 94 mm x 67.5 mm 108 mm x 71 mm
Exhaust Pipes 2 In 1 Exhaust Single Exhaust
No. Of Cylinder 2 2
Emission Control Euro V --
Compression Ratio 13.3:1 --
Cooling System Liquid Cooled Liquid Cooled
Valve Configuration DOHC --
Maximum Torque 92 Nm 138 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 --
Lubrication System -- Forced Oil
Injection Type -- Fuel Injection
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Dimension

Category Adventure Touring Adventure Touring
Kerb Weight 223 kg --
Dry Weight 202 kg 220 kg
Seat Height 875 mm 849 mm
Wheel Base 1608 mm --
Ground Clearance 250 mm 223 mm
Seating Capacity 2 2
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Fuel & Ignition

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

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension USD Fork WP SAT USD
Rear Suspension Monoshock WP SAT Shock absorber
Suspension Travel(Front) -- 200 mm
Suspension Travel(Rear) -- 200 mm

Wheels & Tyres

Rear Wheel Size R18 R17
Front Wheel Size R21 R19
Tyre Type Radial, Tubeless Radial, Tubeless
Rear Tyre 150/70 R18 170/60 R17
Front Tyre 90/90 R21 120/70 R19

Electrical

Battery Voltage 12 V 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 No
Launch Control No No
Engine Check Warning Yes Yes
Riding Modes Street, Road Street, Road Street, Sport, Offroad Street, Sport, Offroad
Back Rest No No
Traction Control Yes Yes
Stability Control Yes --
Shutter Lock -- No
Central Locking -- No
Advanced Safety Features -- Hill Hold Control, Motor Slip Regulation Hill Hold Control, Motor Slip Regulation
Anti-Theft Alarm -- No
Wheel Lock Front/back -- 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 Digital Digital
Display Screen Yes Yes
Tachometer Yes Yes
Tripmeter Yes Yes
Navigator -- No
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 Steel Steel
Body Frame Type Tubular steel trellis Frame Tubular steel trellis Frame Chrome-moly tubular space Chrome-moly tubular space
Side Wings -- Yes

Electrical

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

Differentiating Features

Cruise Control Yes 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 KTM 1290 Super Adventure S FAQs

Which Motorcycle is cheaper between Ducati Desert X vs KTM 1290 Super Adventure S?

Desert X is priced at RM 124,900 and 1290 Super Adventure S is priced at RM 137,800. Hence Desert X is the cheapest amongst these Motorcycle.

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Which Motorcycle has Higher ground clearance between Desert X vs 1290 Super Adventure S?

The Desert X comes with a ground clearance of 250 mm , on the other hand the 1290 Super Adventure S comes with a ground clearance of 223 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 1290 Super Adventure S

Powerful engine

Great touring abilities

Things we don't like in 1290 Super Adventure S

Mammoth size and power not for beginner riders

A large turning radius can be cumbersome for city riding

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