KTM 1290 Super Adventure S vs Ducati Desert X Comparison

Updated: 06, Nov, 2023 05:04 AM

	KTM 1290 Super Adventure S Ex-Showroom Price ₹ 22,73,900 * Delhi. May vary. POPULARITY This week: 22 views All time: 28641 views	Ducati Desert X Ex-Showroom Price ₹ 17,91,000 * Delhi. May vary. POPULARITY This week: 10 views All time: 1350 views	Add a Bike to compare
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
	Ground Clearance
	223 mm	NA
	Seat Height
	849/869 mm	875 mm
	Fuel Tank Capacity
	23 litres	21 litres
	Dry Weight
	227 kg	202 kg
	Kerb Weight
	250 kg	223 kg
	Wheelbase
	1557 mm	1608 mm
COMFORT FEATURES
	Riding Modes

	Step-up Seat/Split Seat

	Pillion Grabrail
		NA
	USB Charging

	Electric Start

	Engine Kill Switch
		NA
	Pillion Footrest
		NA
	Cruise Control

MILEAGE AND TOP SPEED
	Mileage
	18 kmpl (Approx.)	Ducati Desert X mileage is 17.86 kmpl (certified).
	Top Speed
	KTM 1290 Super Adventure S Top Speed is 225 kmph (approximate).	NA
ENGINE AND GEARBOX
	Engine cc (Displacement)
	1301 cc	937 cc
	Number of Cylinders
	2	2
	Bore
	108 mm	94 mm
	Stroke
	71 mm	67.5 mm
	Compression Ratio
	13.1	13.3:1
	Maintenance Service Intervals
	15,000 kms	15,000 km (9,000 Miles) / 24 Months
	Number of Gears
	6	6
	Maximum Power
	160 HP @ 8750 rpm	110 HP @ 9,250 rpm
	Lubrication
	Forced Oil Lubrication with 3 Oil Pumps	NA
	Cooling
	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
	Fuel System
	Keihin EMS with RBW and Cruise Control, Double Ignition	Bosch Electronic Fuel Injection System, 53mm Throttle Bodies with Ride-by-Wire System
	Clutch
	PASC (TM) Slipper Clutch, Hydraulically Actuated	Slipper and Self-Servo Wet Multi-plate Clutch with Hydraulic Control
	Maximum Torque
	140 Nm @ 6500 rpm	92 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
	Emission Norms
	BS6 Phase 2	BS6-Compliant
	Engine Details
	1301cc, Liquid-Cooled, 2-Cylinder, 4-Stroke, V 75° Engine	937cc, Liquid-Cooled, Ducati Testastretta 11°, L-Twin Cylinders, Desmodromic Valvetrain, 4 Valves Per Cylinder
INSTRUMENT CONSOLE FEATURES
	ABS Light

	RPM/Gear Display
		NA
	Low Fuel Warning Light
		NA
	Service Reminder
		NA
	Low Oil Indicator
		NA
	Low Battery Indicator
		NA
	Mobile Phone Connectivity Via Bluetooth
		NA
	Speedometer
	Digital	Digital
	Tachometer
	Digital	Digital
	Trip Meter
	Digital	Digital
	Odometer
	Digital	Digital
	Clock
	Digital	Digital
	Fuel Gauge
	Digital	Digital
KEY FEATURES AND COMPETITORS
	Braking System
	2-Channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System)	2-Channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System)
	Key Features
	Some of the key KTM 1290 Super Adventure S features include - Scratch-Resistant 7-inch TFT Display, PASC Clutch, Ride-by-Wire, Off-Road ABS, Off-Road Traction Control, Off-Road Ride Mode, Automatic Turn Indicator Reset (ATIR), Motorcycle Traction Control (MTC), Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), Motorcycle Stability Control (MSC), Cornering ABS, State-of-the-Art Keyless-Go System with ARA, Cruise Control, USB Phone Pocket Off-Road Ride Mode, LED Headlight, WP SAT (Semi-Active Technology) Suspension.	Some of the key Ducati Desert X features include - 5’’ TFT Colour Display, Riding Modes, Power Modes, Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC), Engine Brake Control (EBC), Ducati Quick Shift Up/Down (DQS), Cruise Control, Full LED Lighting System, DRL, Ducati Brake Light (DBL), USB Power Socket, 12V Socket, Self Cancelling Turn Indicators, Steering Damper, Ducati Multimedia System (DMS), Antitheft System, Turn by turn Navigation via App, Fog Lights, Heated Grips, Auxiliary Fuel Tank, Cornering ABS, Ducati Traction Control, Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR Tyre, KYB Suspensions, Cross-Spoked Wheels, Stainless Steel Single Muffler.
	Ride Modes
	Off-Road Ride Mode	NA
	Similar Bikes
	BMW R 1300 GS, Triumph Tiger 1200, Ducati Multistrada V4, BMW R 1250 GS Adventure, Harley Davidson Pan America 1250	BMW F850 GS Adventure, Triumph Tiger 900 Rally, KTM 890 Adventure R, Ducati Multistrada V2, Honda Africa Twin, BMW R1250 GS Adventure
BATTERY AND LIGHTING
	Pass Light

	Head Light
	LED	Full LED Lights
	Tail Light
	LED	LED
	Battery Type
	MF	NA
MAXABOUT RATING AND OVERVIEW
	Design
		NA
	Performance
		NA
	Comfort
		NA
	Fuel Economy
		NA
	Features
		NA
	Build Quality
		NA
	Vehicle Overview
	KTM 1290 Super Adventure S is a premium sports tourer that gets power from a familiar 1301cc, twin cylinder engine producing 160 HP and 140 Nm of torque. This huge power value is available in accessible range. It comes with premium equipment like tyre pressure monitoring system, cornering ABS, ride by wire throttle and traction control for best ever riding experience. The bike weighs just 250 kg and comes with long travel suspension for handling bad roads with much ease. The front fascia resembles the one seen on all KTM models but in this case, it is huge in size.	NA
BRAKES AND TYRES
	Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
		NA
	Tubeless Tyres
		NA
	Front Brake
	320mm Dual Disc	320mm Dual Aluminium Flange Semi-Floating Discs, Radial Mount Brembo Monobloc 4-Pistons Calipers, Bosch Cornering ABS
	Rear Brake
	267mm Single Disc	265mm Single Disc, Brembo Floating 2 Pistons Caliper, Bosch Cornering ABS
	ABS
	Cornering ABS	Cornering ABS
	Front Wheel
	19 inch	Cross-Spoked, Tubeless, 2.15’’x21’’
	Rear Wheel
	17 inch	Cross-Spoked, Tubeless, 4.5’’x18’’
	Traction Control System

	Alloy Wheels
		NA
SUSPENSION AND CHASSIS
	Frame (Chassis)
	Chrome-Moly Tubular Space Frame, Powder-Coated	Tubular Steel Trellis Frame
	Front Suspension
	48mm WP SAT (Semi-Active Technology) Upside-Down	KYB 46mm Upside-Down Fork, Fully Adjustable
	Rear Suspension
	WP SAT (Semi-Active Technology) Shock Absorber	KYB Monoshock, Fully Adjustable, Remote Preload Adjustment, Aluminum Double-Sided Swingarm
	Front Wheel Travel
	200 mm	230 mm
	Rear Wheel Travel
	200 mm	220 mm
Miscellaneous Information
	Emission (Co2)
	129 g/km	133 g/km
	Ex Showroom Price vs On Road Price
	Ex-Showroom Price is the Manufacturing Cost of the vehicle + Dealer/Seller Profit + GST (Goods and Service Tax) + Transportation Charges (from the manufacturing plant to the dealership). On the other hand, the On Road Price is the actual cost you pay to the dealership to make the vehicle legal to run on the roads. It includes Ex-Showroom Price in your city + RTO Charges (Vehicle Registration) + One Time Road Tax + Insurance Charges + 1% TDS. The On-Road Price also includes some optional things like if you opt for Genuine Accessories and Extended Warranty while buying a vehicle. Please note that the On-Road Price varies a lot across different states in India due to different percentage for the State Registration Charges.	Ex-Showroom Price is the Manufacturing Cost of the vehicle + Dealer/Seller Profit + GST (Goods and Service Tax) + Transportation Charges (from the manufacturing plant to the dealership). On the other hand, the On-Road Price is the actual cost you pay to the dealership to make the vehicle legal to run on the roads. It includes Ex-Showroom Price in your city + RTO Charges (Vehicle Registration) + One Time Road Tax + Insurance Charges. The On-Road Price also includes some optional things like if you opt for Genuine Accessories and Extended Warranty while buying a vehicle. Please note that the On-Road Price varies a lot across different states in India due to different percentage for the State Registration Charges.
Colour Options and Price in India
	2-Wheeler Type
	Adventure	Adventure
	Official Tagline
	The World Just Got Smaller	Dream Wilder
	Bike Variant
	KTM 1290 Super Adventure S	2024 Ducati Desert X
	Availability Status in India
	Available	Available
	Latest Price in India
	KTM 1290 Super Adventure S price is Rs 22.74 lakh (ex-showroom).	2024 Ducati Desert X price is Rs 17.91 lakh (ex-showroom).
	Fuel Type
	Petrol	Petrol
	Colour Options
	Orange	RR22 Livery, Star White Silk
	On Road Price
	KTM 1290 Super Adventure S on road price is Rs 26.17 lakh in Delhi, Rs 27.06 lakh in Mumbai, Rs 26.49 lakh in Kolkata and Rs 26.83 lakh in Chennai. The prices mentioned here are approximate and we suggest you contact your nearest KTM dealership to get the exact on-road price quote in your city.	2024 Ducati Desert X on road price is Rs 20.61 lakh in Delhi, Rs 21.31 lakh in Mumbai, Rs 20.87 lakh in Kolkata, and Rs 21.13 lakh in Chennai. The prices mentioned here are approximate and we suggest you contact your nearest Ducati dealership to get the exact on-road price quote in your city.