1290 Super Adventure S vs Desert X

Name: Desert X
Brand: Ducati
Price: 1791000 INR

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KTM 1290 Super Adventure S

KTM

Ex-showroom

₹165,000 - ₹2,273,900

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Ducati Desert X

Ducati

Ex-showroom

₹1,791,000 - ₹2,000,000

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Start with price: KTM 1290 Super Adventure S at ₹165,000 - ₹2,273,900; Ducati Desert X at ₹1,791,000 - ₹2,000,000.

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Starting Price

Different

KTM 1290 Super Adventure S

₹165,000 - ₹2,273,900

Ducati Desert X

₹1,791,000 - ₹2,000,000

Power

Different

KTM 1290 Super Adventure S

160 HP @ 8750 rpm

Ducati Desert X

Yes

Torque

Different

KTM 1290 Super Adventure S

140 Nm @ 6500 rpm

Ducati Desert X

92 Nm @ 6,500 rpm

Mileage / Range

Different

KTM 1290 Super Adventure S

KTM 1290 Super Adventure S Top Speed is 225 kmph (approximate).

Ducati Desert X

Ducati Desert X mileage is 17.86 kmpl (certified).

Ground Clearance

KTM 1290 Super Adventure S

223 mm

Ducati Desert X

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KTM 1290 Super Adventure S

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Ducati Desert X

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Detailed Specifications

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Tachometer

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Adventure S

Digital

Ducati Desert X

Digital

Tail Light

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Adventure S

LED

Ducati Desert X

LED

Electric Start

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Adventure S

Yes

Ducati Desert X

Yes

Ground Clearance

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Adventure S

223 mm

Ducati Desert X

Not listed

Alloy Wheels

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Adventure S

Yes

Ducati Desert X

Not listed

Mobile Phone Connectivity Via Bluetooth

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Adventure S

Yes

Ducati Desert X

Not listed

Kerb Weight

Other Features

Different

KTM 1290 Super Adventure S

250 kg

Ducati Desert X

223 kg

2-Wheeler Type

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Adventure S

Adventure

Ducati Desert X

Adventure

On Road Price

Other Features

Different

KTM 1290 Super Adventure S

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.

Ducati Desert X

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.

Clutch

Other Features

Different

KTM 1290 Super Adventure S

PASC (TM) Slipper Clutch, Hydraulically Actuated

Ducati Desert X

Slipper and Self-Servo Wet Multi-plate Clutch with Hydraulic Control

Riding Modes

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Adventure S

Yes

Ducati Desert X

Yes

Availability Status in India

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Adventure S

Available

Ducati Desert X

Available

Front Wheel Travel

Other Features

Different

KTM 1290 Super Adventure S

200 mm

Ducati Desert X

230 mm

Number of Gears

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Adventure S

Ducati Desert X

Performance

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Adventure S

*****

Ducati Desert X

Not listed

Speedometer

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Adventure S

Digital

Ducati Desert X

Digital

RPM/Gear Display

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Adventure S

Yes

Ducati Desert X

Not listed

Head Light

Other Features

Different

KTM 1290 Super Adventure S

LED

Ducati Desert X

Full LED Lights

Pass Light

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Adventure S

Yes

Ducati Desert X

Yes

Traction Control System

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Adventure S

Yes

Ducati Desert X

Yes

Wheelbase

Other Features

Different

KTM 1290 Super Adventure S

1557 mm

Ducati Desert X

1608 mm

Emission (Co2)

Other Features

Different

KTM 1290 Super Adventure S

129 g/km

Ducati Desert X

133 g/km

Colour Options

Other Features

Different

KTM 1290 Super Adventure S

Orange

Ducati Desert X

RR22 Livery, Star White Silk

Build Quality

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Adventure S

****

Ducati Desert X

Not listed

Low Battery Indicator

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Adventure S

Yes

Ducati Desert X

Not listed

Clock

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Adventure S

Digital

Ducati Desert X

Digital

Bike Variant

Other Features

Different

KTM 1290 Super Adventure S

Ducati Desert X

Dry Weight

Other Features

Different

KTM 1290 Super Adventure S

227 kg

Ducati Desert X

202 kg

Rear Suspension

Other Features

Different

KTM 1290 Super Adventure S

WP SAT (Semi-Active Technology) Shock Absorber

Ducati Desert X

KYB Monoshock, Fully Adjustable, Remote Preload Adjustment, Aluminum Double-Sided Swingarm

Top Speed

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Adventure S

KTM 1290 Super Adventure S Top Speed is 225 kmph (approximate).

Ducati Desert X

Not listed

Design

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Adventure S

****

Ducati Desert X

Not listed

ABS Light

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Adventure S

Yes

Ducati Desert X

Yes

Similar Bikes

Other Features

Different

KTM 1290 Super Adventure S

BMW R 1300 GS, Triumph Tiger 1200, Ducati Multistrada V4, BMW R 1250 GS Adventure, Harley Davidson Pan America 1250

Ducati Desert X

BMW F850 GS Adventure, Triumph Tiger 900 Rally, KTM 890 Adventure R, Ducati Multistrada V2, Honda Africa Twin, BMW R1250 GS Adventure

USB Charging

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Adventure S

Yes

Ducati Desert X

Yes

Rear Wheel

Other Features

Different

KTM 1290 Super Adventure S

17 inch

Ducati Desert X

Cross-Spoked, Tubeless, 4.5’’x18’’

Braking System

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Adventure S

2-Channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System)

Ducati Desert X

2-Channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System)

Stroke

Other Features

Different

KTM 1290 Super Adventure S

71 mm

Ducati Desert X

67.5 mm

Cooling

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Adventure S

Liquid Cooled

Ducati Desert X

Liquid Cooled

Odometer

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Adventure S

Digital

Ducati Desert X

Digital

Low Oil Indicator

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Adventure S

Yes

Ducati Desert X

Not listed

Vehicle Overview

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Adventure S

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.

Ducati Desert X

Not listed

Pillion Footrest

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Adventure S

Yes

Ducati Desert X

Not listed

Cruise Control

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Adventure S

Yes

Ducati Desert X

Yes

Tubeless Tyres

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Adventure S

Yes

Ducati Desert X

Not listed

Front Suspension

Other Features

Different

KTM 1290 Super Adventure S

48mm WP SAT (Semi-Active Technology) Upside-Down

Ducati Desert X

KYB 46mm Upside-Down Fork, Fully Adjustable

Emission Norms

Other Features

Different

KTM 1290 Super Adventure S

BS6 Phase 2

Ducati Desert X

BS6-Compliant

Official Tagline

Other Features

Different

KTM 1290 Super Adventure S

The World Just Got Smaller

Ducati Desert X

Dream Wilder

Ride Modes

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Adventure S

Off-Road Ride Mode

Ducati Desert X

Not listed

Pillion Grabrail

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Adventure S

Yes

Ducati Desert X

Not listed

Front Wheel

Other Features

Different

KTM 1290 Super Adventure S

19 inch

Ducati Desert X

Cross-Spoked, Tubeless, 2.15’’x21’’

Compression Ratio

Other Features

Different

KTM 1290 Super Adventure S

13.1

Ducati Desert X

13.3:1

Bore

Other Features

Different

KTM 1290 Super Adventure S

108 mm

Ducati Desert X

94 mm

Ex Showroom Price vs On Road Price

Other Features

Different

KTM 1290 Super Adventure S

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.

Ducati Desert X

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.

Lubrication

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Adventure S

Forced Oil Lubrication with 3 Oil Pumps

Ducati Desert X

Not listed

Trip Meter

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Adventure S

Digital

Ducati Desert X

Digital

Service Reminder

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Adventure S

Yes

Ducati Desert X

Not listed

Battery Type

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Adventure S

Ducati Desert X

Not listed

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Adventure S

Yes

Ducati Desert X

Not listed

Frame (Chassis)

Other Features

Different

KTM 1290 Super Adventure S

Chrome-Moly Tubular Space Frame, Powder-Coated

Ducati Desert X

Tubular Steel Trellis Frame

Maintenance Service Intervals

Other Features

Different

KTM 1290 Super Adventure S

15,000 kms

Ducati Desert X

15,000 km (9,000 Miles) / 24 Months

Step-up Seat/Split Seat

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Adventure S

Yes

Ducati Desert X

Yes

ABS

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Adventure S

Cornering ABS

Ducati Desert X

Cornering ABS

Latest Price in India

Other Features

Different

KTM 1290 Super Adventure S

KTM 1290 Super Adventure S price is Rs 22.74 lakh (ex-showroom).

Ducati Desert X

Ducati Desert X price is Rs 17.91 lakh (ex-showroom).

Number of Cylinders

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Adventure S

Ducati Desert X

Rear Wheel Travel

Other Features

Different

KTM 1290 Super Adventure S

200 mm

Ducati Desert X

220 mm

Final Drive

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Adventure S

Not listed

Ducati Desert X

Chain, Front Sprocket Z15, Rear Sprocket Z49

Global Positioning System (GPS)

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Adventure S

Not listed

Ducati Desert X

Turn by Turn Navigation via App

Gear Shift Light

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Adventure S

Not listed

Ducati Desert X

Yes

Exhaust/Muffler

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Adventure S

Not listed

Ducati Desert X

Stainless Steel Single Mufler, Catalytic Converter and 2 Lambda Probes

Gear Ratios

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Adventure S

Not listed

Ducati Desert X

1=38/14, 2=31/17, 3=28/20, 4=26/22, 5=24/23, 6=23/24

Steering Damper

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Adventure S

Not listed

Ducati Desert X

Yes

Gear Indicator

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Adventure S

Not listed

Ducati Desert X

Yes

Ducati Quick Shift (DQS)

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Adventure S

Not listed

Ducati Desert X

Yes

Valve Clearance Check

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Adventure S

Not listed

Ducati Desert X

30,000 km (18,000 miles)

Wheel Type

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Adventure S

Not listed

Ducati Desert X

Spoked Wheels

Ducati Traction Control (DTC)

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Adventure S

Not listed

Ducati Desert X

Yes

Primary drive

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Adventure S

Not listed

Ducati Desert X

Straight Cut Gears, Ratio 1.85 : 1

Self Cancelling Indicators

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Adventure S

Not listed

Ducati Desert X

Yes

Automatic Headlamp On (AHO)

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Adventure S

Not listed

Ducati Desert X

Yes

Trail

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Adventure S

Not listed

Ducati Desert X

122 mm

Rear Tyre

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Adventure S

Not listed

Ducati Desert X

Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR 150/70-R18 M/C 70V M+S TL

Gearbox Type

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Adventure S

Not listed

Ducati Desert X

6-Speed with Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) Up/Down

Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC)

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Adventure S

Not listed

Ducati Desert X

Yes

LED Lamps

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Adventure S

Not listed

Ducati Desert X

Full LED Lighting System

Heated Grips

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Adventure S

Not listed

Ducati Desert X

Yes

Rake

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Adventure S

Not listed

Ducati Desert X

27.6°

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about 1290 Super Adventure S vs Desert X

Which is better among KTM 1290 Super Adventure S and Ducati Desert X?

The better choice depends on what you value most. Use the quick comparison, key differences, and full specifications on this page to compare KTM 1290 Super Adventure S and Ducati Desert X by price, body style, fuel type, transmission, dimensions, performance, and available features.

How do KTM 1290 Super Adventure S and Ducati Desert X prices compare?

Based on the available data, KTM 1290 Super Adventure S is listed with ₹165,000 - ₹2,273,900, while Ducati Desert X is listed with ₹1,791,000 - ₹2,000,000. Check the vehicle pages for city-specific and latest price details.

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