Ducati Desert X
Ducati Desert X
Standard
RM 124,900
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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 124,900 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 25,000 Installment : RM 1,459 x 84 Months VIEW DECEMBER OFFERS DP RM 19,400 Installment : RM 1,130 x 84 Months VIEW DECEMBER OFFERS

User Ratings & Review Comparison

4.4/5
5 reviews
4.5/5
8 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
  • Mid-range beast The King of Malaysian Roads

    I was looking for a bike that’s suitable for both off-road adventures and long rides, and fortunately the KTM 890-Adventure ticked all the boxes....

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    J
    Jayce Jul 14, 2025 for KTM 890 Adventure

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 21 L 20 L
Clutch Type Wet, Multi-Plate PASC Slipper Clutch
Drive Type Chain Drive Chain Drive
Engine Type L-Twin Cylinder, 4 Valves, 4-Stroke, Liquid-Cooled, Engine Parallel-Twin Cylinder, Liquid-Cooled, 4-Stroke, 4-Valves, DOHC Engine
Bore X Stroke 94 mm x 67.5 mm 90.7 mm x 68.8 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 DOHC
Maximum Torque 92 Nm 100 Nm
No. Of Strokes 4-Stroke 4-Stroke
Valves Per Cylinder 4 4
RPM at Maximum Power 9250 rpm 8000 rpm
RPM at Maximum Torque 6500 rpm 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 196 kg
Seat Height 875 mm 830 mm
Wheel Base 1608 mm --
Ground Clearance 250 mm 233 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 APEX 43
Rear Suspension Monoshock Monoshock
Suspension Travel(Front) -- 200 mm
Suspension Travel(Rear) -- 200 mm

Wheels & Tyres

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

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 Off Road, Touring Off Road, Touring
Back Rest No No
Traction Control Yes Yes
Stability Control Yes Yes
Wheel Lock Front/back -- No
Side Reflectors -- Yes
Advanced Safety Features -- MTC MTC
Shutter Lock -- No
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Console

Odometer Digital Digital Digital Digital
Fuel Gauge Digital Digital Digital Digital
Oil Change Indicator Yes --
Speedometer Digital Digital Yes
Display Screen Yes Yes
Tachometer Yes 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 Chromium-Molybdenum Chromium-Molybdenum
Side Wings -- Yes
Chrome Garnish -- No

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 No
Height Adjustable Seats No Yes

Brake

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

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 124,900 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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