Ducati Desert X
Ducati Desert X
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KTM 1290 Super Adventure S
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Ducati Desert X vs KTM 1290 Super Adventure S Comparison

Overview: Desert X vs 1290 Super Adventure S

Key Features

Front Brake Disc Dual Disc
Start Option Electric Electric
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Ground Clearance 250 mm 220 mm
Displacement 937 cc 1301 cc
Maximum Power 110 hp 158.2 hp
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User Ratings & Review Comparison

4.33/5
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15 reviews
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From The Experts

Things we like

Outstanding off-road abilities

Design influenced by rallies

Contemporary electronics

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Well-balanced road-based adventure bike

Exceptional performance 

Unmatched off-roading capabilities 

Superior comfort

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Things we don't like

With a small dealer network

High cost

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No leg guards 

No navigator

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Engine & Performance

Displacement 937 cc 1301 cc
Maximum Power 110 hp 158.2 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres) 21 L 23.0 L
Bore X Stroke 94 mm x 67.5 mm 108 mm x 71 mm
Engine Type L-Twin Cylinder, 4 Valves, 4-Stroke, Liquid-Cooled, Engine Two Cylinders V-Twin, 4-Stroke, Liquid Cooled Engine
Drive Type Chain Drive Chain Drive
Exhaust Pipes 2 in 1 Exhaust Single Exhaust
No. Of Strokes 4-Stroke 4-Stroke
Maximum Torque 92 Nm 140 Nm
Valves Per Cylinder 4 4
Compression Ratio 13.3:1 13.1:1
No. Of Cylinder 2 2
Emission Control Euro V --
Valve Configuration DOHC DOHC
Cooling System Liquid Cooled Liquid Cooled
Clutch Type Wet, Multi-Plate Wet, Multi-Plate
Fuel Consumption 17.8 kmpl 15 kmpl
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 --
Wheel Base 1608 mm 1560 mm
Ground Clearance 250 mm 220 mm
Seating Capacity 2 2
Seat Height 875 mm 860 mm
Dry Weight 202 kg 215 kg
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Fuel & Ignition

Start Option Electric Electric
Fuel Supply System EFI Fuel Injection
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Ignition System -- Twin Ignition

Wheels & Tyres

Front Tyre 90/90 R21 120/70 ZR19
Front Wheel Size R21 R19
Tyre Type Radial, Tubel Runflat, Tubeless
Rear Tyre 150/70 R18 170/60 ZR17
Rear Wheel Size R18 R17

Gear & Transmission

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

Electrical

Battery Voltage 12 V 12 V

Chassis & Suspension

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

Safety & Security

ABS Yes Yes
Pass Switch Yes Yes
Riding Modes Street, Road Street, Road Comfort, Street, Sport, Offroad Comfort, Street, Sport, Offroad
Back Rest No No
Stability Control Yes --
Traction Control Yes Yes
Launch Control No No
Leg Guards No No
Engine Check Warning Yes Yes
Engine Immobilizer -- Yes
Anti-Theft Alarm -- No
Shutter Lock -- No
Central Locking -- No
Wheel Lock Front/back -- No
Side Reflectors -- Yes
Advanced Safety Features -- Hill Hold Control, Motor Slip Regulation Hill Hold Control, Motor Slip Regulation
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Console

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

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

Electrical

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

Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats No No
Cruise Control Yes Yes

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 Molybdenum Chrome Molybdenum
Side Wings -- No
Chrome Garnish -- No

Ducati Desert X vs KTM 1290 Super Adventure S FAQs

Which Motorcycle has more power between Ducati Desert X vs KTM 1290 Super Adventure S?

The Ducati Desert X has power of 110 hp with 92 Nm torque and KTM 1290 Super Adventure S has power of 158.2 hp with 140 Nm torque. Thus making 1290 Super Adventure S the more powerful as compared to Desert X.

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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 220 mm , hence the Ducati Desert X has better ground clearence and off roading capabilities..

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Which Motorcycle has more safety features between Ducati Desert X vs KTM 1290 Super Adventure S?

Desert X safety features: ABS, Pass Switch, Stability Control, Engine Check Warning and Traction Control

1290 Super Adventure S safety features: ABS, Pass Switch, Engine Immobilizer, Side Reflectors, Traction Control and Engine Check Warning

The KTM 1290 Super Adventure S has higher number of sefety features than Desert X, hence KTM 1290 Super Adventure S is more safer than Ducati Desert X.

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