KTM Duke 890 R vs Ducati Desert X Comparison

Updated: 06, Nov, 2023 05:04 AM

	KTM Duke 890 R Ex-Showroom Price ₹ 14,50,000 * Delhi. May vary. POPULARITY This week: 36 views All time: 45730 views	Ducati Desert X Ex-Showroom Price ₹ 17,91,000 * Delhi. May vary. POPULARITY This week: 7 views All time: 1294 views	Add a Bike to compare
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
	Ground Clearance
	206 mm	NA
	Seat Height
	834 mm	875 mm
	Fuel Tank Capacity
	14 litres	21 litres
	Dry Weight
	166 kg	202 kg
	Wheelbase
	1482 ± 15 mm	1608 mm
	Kerb Weight
	180 kg	223 kg
	Reserve Fuel Capacity
	3.5 litres	NA
COMFORT FEATURES
	Rider’s Footpegs
		NA
	Pillion Footrest
		NA
	Cruise Control

	Riding Modes

	Pillion Grabrail
		NA
	Step-up Seat/Split Seat

	Engine Kill Switch
		NA
	Electric Start

	Mobile Charging Socket
		NA
MILEAGE AND TOP SPEED
	Mileage
	KTM Duke 890 R mileage is 21.28 kmpl (approximate).	Ducati Desert X mileage is 17.86 kmpl (certified).
ENGINE AND GEARBOX
	Number of Cylinders
	2	2
	Bore
	90.7 mm	94 mm
	Stroke
	68.8 mm	67.5 mm
	Engine cc (Displacement)
	889 cc	937 cc
	Valves Per Cylinder
	4	NA
	Compression Ratio
	13.5:1	13.3:1
	Throttle Bore
	46 mm	NA
	Maximum Power
	121 HP @ 9250 rpm	110 HP @ 9,250 rpm
	Maximum Torque
	99 Nm @ 7750 rpm	92 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
	Engine Details
	889cc, Liquid-Cooled, 2-Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Parallel Twin 8V/DOHC Engine	937cc, Liquid-Cooled, Ducati Testastretta 11°, L-Twin Cylinders, Desmodromic Valvetrain, 4 Valves Per Cylinder
	Emission Norms
	BS6 Phase 2	BS6-Compliant
	Lubrication
	Forced Oil Lubrication with 2 Oil Pumps	NA
	Cooling
	Liquid Cooled with Water/Oil Heat Exchanger	Liquid Cooled
	Clutch
	PASC Antihopping Clutch, Mechanically Operated	Slipper and Self-Servo Wet Multi-plate Clutch with Hydraulic Control
	Number of Gears
	6	6
	Fuel System
	Fuel Injection	Bosch Electronic Fuel Injection System, 53mm Throttle Bodies with Ride-by-Wire System
	Final Drive
	16:41	Chain, Front Sprocket Z15, Rear Sprocket Z49
	Engine Management
	Bosch EMS with Ride-by-Wire	NA
	Primary drive
	39:75	Straight Cut Gears, Ratio 1.85 : 1
	Oil Grade
	Motorex, Power Synth SAE 10W-50	NA
INSTRUMENT CONSOLE FEATURES
	ABS Light

	RPM/Gear Display
		NA
	Gear Indicator

	Low Oil Indicator
		NA
	Low Battery Indicator
		NA
	Gear Shift Light

	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)
	Ride Modes
	Rain, Street, Sport & Track	NA
	Similar Bikes
	Kawasaki Z900, Triumph Street Triple RS, Honda CB650R, BMW F 900 R, Ducati Monster, Suzuki GSX-8R	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
	Automatic Headlamp On (AHO)

	Voltage
	12V	NA
	Capacity
	10Ah	NA
	Head Light
	LED	Full LED Lights
	Battery Type
	Maintenance Free	NA
	Tail Light
	LED	LED
BRAKES AND TYRES
	Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
		NA
	Tubeless Tyres
		NA
	Front Brake
	320mm Dual Disc with Brembo Stylema Monobloc 4-Piston, Radially Mounted Caliper	320mm Dual Aluminium Flange Semi-Floating Discs, Radial Mount Brembo Monobloc 4-Pistons Calipers, Bosch Cornering ABS
	Rear Brake
	240mm Single Disc with Brembo Single Piston Floating Caliper	265mm Single Disc, Brembo Floating 2 Pistons Caliper, Bosch Cornering ABS
	ABS
	Two-Channel Bosch 9.1 MP ABS (incl. Cornering ABS and Supermoto Mode Disengegable)	Cornering ABS
	Alloy Wheels
		NA
	Wheel Type
	Alloy Wheels	Spoked Wheels
	Traction Control System
	MTC (Lean Angle Sensitive, 3-Mode Disengageable + Track Optional)
	Front Wheel
	3.50 x 17"	Cross-Spoked, Tubeless, 2.15’’x21’’
	Rear Wheel
	5.50 x 17"	Cross-Spoked, Tubeless, 4.5’’x18’’
	Front Tyre
	120/70-ZR17	NA
	Rear Tyre
	180/55-ZR17	Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR 150/70-R18 M/C 70V M+S TL
SUSPENSION AND CHASSIS
	Frame (Chassis)
	Chromium-Molybdenum-Steel Frame Using the Engine as Stressed Element, Powder Coated	Tubular Steel Trellis Frame
	Front Wheel Travel
	140 mm	230 mm
	Rear Wheel Travel
	150 mm	220 mm
	Front Suspension
	43mm WP APEX USD Forks	KYB 46mm Upside-Down Fork, Fully Adjustable
	Rear Suspension
	WP APEX Monoshock	KYB Monoshock, Fully Adjustable, Remote Preload Adjustment, Aluminum Double-Sided Swingarm
	Exhaust/Muffler
	Stainless Steel Primary and Secondary Silencer	Stainless Steel Single Mufler, Catalytic Converter and 2 Lambda Probes
Miscellaneous Information
	Emission (Co2)
	110 g/km	133 g/km
	Alloy Triple Clamp
		NA
	Chain
	520 X-Ring	NA
	Steering Angle
	65.7 °	NA
	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. 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.
	Trail
	99.7 mm	122 mm
Colour Options and Price in India
	Bike Variant
	KTM 890 Duke R	2024 Ducati Desert X
	Availability Status in India
	Available	Available
	2-Wheeler Type
	Naked	Adventure
	Latest Price in India
	KTM Duke 890 R price is Rs 14.50 lakh (ex-showroom).	2024 Ducati Desert X price is Rs 17.91 lakh (ex-showroom).
	Official Tagline
	The Super Scalpel	Dream Wilder
	Fuel Type
	Petrol	Petrol
	Colour Options
	Orange	RR22 Livery, Star White Silk
	On Road Price
	KTM Duke 890 R on road price is Rs 16.69 lakh in Delhi, Rs 17.25 lakh in Mumbai, Rs 16.89 lakh in Kolkata and Rs 17.11 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.