Ducati Desert X
Ducati Desert X
Standard
RM 112,900
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KTM 890 Adventure
KTM 890 Adventure
Standard
RM 96,800
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Ducati Desert X vs KTM 890 Adventure Comparison

The detailed Motorcycles comparison of Ducati Desert X and KTM 890 Adventure, based on price, specifications & other features is shown below. The Ducati Desert X priced at RM 112,900 while the KTM 890 Adventure Motorcycles has a price tag of RM 96,800 . Comparing the technical specifications, KTM 890 Adventure engine displacement is 889 while the Ducati Desert X houses a 937 engine.

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Overview: Desert X vs 890 Adventure

Key Features

Start Option Electric Electric
Displacement 937 cc 889 cc
Maximum Power 110 hp 103 hp

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DP RM 22,600 Installment : RM 1,172 x 84 Months VIEW APRIL OFFERS DP RM 19,400 Installment : RM 1,005 x 84 Months VIEW APRIL OFFERS

User Ratings & Review Comparison

4.5/5
2 reviews
4.6/5
5 reviews
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  • Unique and reliable

    Built for adventure rides and off-roading, the Ducati Desert X is one amazing adventure tourer in the heavyweight segment. I have been riding it for...

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    Hayden Dec 06, 2023 for Ducati Desert X

From The Experts

Things we like

Reduced weight 

Excellent traction control

Comes with 6 riding modes

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Things we don't like

Security features could be more

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Engine & Performance

Displacement 937 cc 889 cc
Maximum Power 110 hp 103 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres) 21 L 20 L
Bore X Stroke 94 mm x 67.5 mm 90.7 mm x 68.8 mm
Cooling System Liquid Cooled Liquid Cooled
Emission Control Euro V --
Engine Type L-Twin Cylinder, 4 Valves, 4-Stroke, Liquid-Cooled, Engine Parallel-Twin Cylinder, Liquid-Cooled, 4-Stroke, 4-Valves, DOHC Engine
No. Of Strokes 4-Stroke 4-Stroke
Valves Per Cylinder 4 4
Valve Configuration DOHC DOHC
Exhaust Pipes 2 In 1 Exhaust Single Exhaust
Drive Type Chain Drive Chain Drive
Maximum Torque 92 Nm 100 Nm
No. Of Cylinder 2 2
Clutch Type Wet, Multi-Plate PASC Slipper Clutch
Compression Ratio 13.3:1 --
RPM at Maximum Torque 6500 rpm 6500 rpm
RPM at Maximum Power 9250 rpm 8000 rpm
Injection Type -- Fuel Injection
Lubrication System -- Forced Oil
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Dimension

Category Adventure Touring Adventure Touring
Wheel Base 1608 mm --
Seat Height 875 mm 830 mm
Dry Weight 202 kg 196 kg
Seating Capacity 2 2
Ground Clearance 250 mm 233 mm
Kerb Weight 223 kg --
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Fuel & Ignition

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

Electrical

Battery Voltage 12 V 12 V

Gear & Transmission

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

Wheels & Tyres

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

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension USD Fork WP APEX 43
Rear Suspension Monoshock Monoshock
Suspension Travel(Rear) -- 200 mm
Suspension Travel(Front) -- 200 mm

Safety & Security

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

Odometer Digital Digital Digital Digital
Fuel Gauge Digital Digital Digital Digital
Tripmeter Yes Yes
Tachometer Yes Yes
Display Screen Yes Yes
Oil Change Indicator Yes --
Speedometer Digital Digital Yes
Navigator -- No
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Brake

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

Chassis & Suspension

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

Electrical

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

Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats No Yes
Cruise Control Yes No

Ducati Desert X vs KTM 890 Adventure FAQs

Which Motorcycle is cheaper between Ducati Desert X vs KTM 890 Adventure?

Desert X is priced at RM 112,900 and 890 Adventure is priced at RM 96,800 . Hence 890 Adventure is the cheapest amongst these Motorcycle.

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Which Motorcycle has Higher ground clearance between Desert X vs 890 Adventure?

The Desert X comes with a ground clearance of 250 mm , on the other hand the 890 Adventure comes with a ground clearance of 233 mm , hence the Ducati Desert X has better ground clearence and off roading capabilities.

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