Ducati DesertX vs KTM 890 Adventure R

Here is a price and spec based comparison of the Ducati DesertX and the KTM 890 Adventure R. The KTM 890 Adventure R is cheaper, retailing at Rs 1,580,000 whereas the Ducati DesertX sells at Rs 1,959,200. The KTM 890 Adventure R has the smaller engine here, at 889cc, producing 103bhp and , while the Ducati DesertX is powered by a 937cc engine which produces 103bhp and . The KTM 890 Adventure R has a claimed mileage of 22.2 kmpl and the Ducati DesertX has a claimed mileage of 17.8kmpl. Read on for a detailed specification comparison.

Overview
Price
1,959,200
Ex-Showroom Price
1,580,000
Ex-Showroom Price
CC 937 cc 889 cc
Weight 223 kg 215 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity 21 litres 20 litres
BHP 108.6 bhp @ 9,250 rpm 103 bhp @ 8,000 rpm
Specifications
Brakes & Wheels
Braking System Dual Channel ABS Dual Channel ABS
Front Brake -- --
Front Brake Type Disc Disc
Front Wheel Size 21 inch 21 inch
Rear Brake -- --
Rear Brake Type Disc Disc
Rear Wheel Size 18 inch 18 inch
Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) -- --
Tyre Pressure (Rider Only) -- --
Tyre Size -- --
Tyre Type Tubeless Tubeless
Wheel Size -- --
Wheel Type Spoke Spoke
Dimensions
Fuel Tank Capacity 21 litres 20 litres
Ground Clearance 250 mm 263 mm
Kerb Weight 223 kg 215 kg
Overall Dimensions (LxWxH) -- --
Reserve Fuel Capacity 4 litres 3 litres
Seat Height 875 mm 880 mm
Seat Length -- --
Wheelbase 1,608 mm 1,528 mm
Manufacturer Warranty
Standard Warranty (km) Unlimited km 50,000 km
Standard Warranty (Years) 2 year 2 year
Vehicle Warranty -- --
Power & Performance
Battery 12 V - 0.7 kW 12V, 10Ah
Bore x Stroke -- --
Clutch Assist And Slipper Clutch Assist And Slipper Clutch
Compression Ratio 13.3:1 13.5:1
Cooling System Liquid Cooled Liquid Cooled
Cylinders 2 2
Displacement 937 cc 889 cc
Emission Standard BS6 Phase 2 BS6 Phase 2
Engine Type -- --
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Gear Shifting Pattern 1 Down 5 Up 1 Down 5 Up
Max Power 108.6 bhp @ 9,250 rpm 103 bhp @ 8,000 rpm
Max Torque 92 Nm @ 6,500 rpm 100 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Mileage - ARAI 17.8 kmpl 22.2 kmpl
Mileage - Owner Reported -- --
Riding Modes Sport, Touring, Urban, Wet, Enduro, and Rally Yes
Riding Range 374 km 444 km
Spark Plugs 1 Per Cylinder 1 Per Cylinder
Top Speed 209 kmph 210 kmph
Transmission 6 Speed Manual 6 Speed Manual
Transmission Type Chain Drive Chain Drive
Service & Maintenance Schedule
1st Service (Days) -- --
1st Service (km) -- --
2nd Service (Days) -- --
2nd Service (Kms) -- --
3rd Service (Days) -- --
3rd Service (Kms) -- --
4th Service (Days) -- --
4th Service (Kms) -- --
5th Service (Days) -- --
5th Service (Kms) -- --
No. of Free Services 0 0
Suspensions & Chassis
Chassis Type Tubular steel trellis frame Tubular Steel Frame
Front Suspension KYB 46mm USD fork, fully adjustable WP XPLOR-USD, Ø 48 mm
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster Yes Yes
Rear Suspension KYB monoshock, fully adjustable WP Xplor PDS Shock Absorber
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster Yes Yes
Features
List of Feature
Additional Features -- --
Automatic Start Stop -- No
Average Fuel Consumption Yes Yes
Average Speed Yes Yes
Boot Light -- --
Brake/Tail Light LED LED
Call/SMS Alerts Yes Yes
Clock Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Optional
Distance to Empty Yes Yes
Document Storage -- --
DRLs (Daytime Running Lights) Yes Yes
Engine Temperature Indicator Yes Yes
Front Storage Box No No
Fuel Gauge Digital Digital
Fuel Lid -- --
Gear Indicator Yes Yes
Gear Shift Light Yes Yes
Geo Fencing No No
GPS & Navigation Turn by Turn Navigation Turn by Turn Navigation
Hazard Warning Indicator Yes Yes
Hazard Warning Lights Yes Yes
Headlight -- --
Headlight Type LED LED
Helmet Hooks -- --
High Beam Indicator Yes Yes
Instrument Console -- --
Instrument Console Type Digital Digital
Keyless Lock/Unlock -- --
Kill Switch Yes Yes
Low Battery Indicator Yes Yes
Low Fuel Indicator Yes Yes
Low Oil Indicator Yes Yes
Luggage Hooks -- --
Malfunction Indicator Yes Yes
Mobile Phone Connectivity Bluetooth Bluetooth
Odometer Digital Digital
OTA Updates Not Available Not Available
Parking Brake -- --
Pass Light Yes Yes
Pillion Comfort -- --
Pillion Seat Stepped Seat Stepped Seat
Quickshifter Yes Optional
Real Time Mileage Indicator Yes --
Saree Guard Yes Yes
Seat Opening Switch -- --
Service Reminder Indicator Yes Yes
Side Stand Engine/Motor Cut-off Yes Yes
Silencer Cover Yes Yes
Silent Start -- No
Speedometer Digital Digital
Stand Alarm Yes Yes
Start Type Self Start Self Start
Tachometer Digital Digital
Touch Screen Display No No
Traction Control Yes Yes
Tripmeter -- --
Turn Signal LED LED
Under Seat Storage No No
USB Charging Port Yes Yes
Vehicle Location Tracking -- --
Voice Assist Yes --
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