Honda Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT vs KTM 890 Adventure vs Ducati Desert X Comparison

Updated: 06, Nov, 2023 10:34 AM

	Honda Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT Ex-Showroom Price ₹ 17,55,500 * Delhi. May vary. Check EMI POPULARITY This week: 2294 views All time: 9004 views	KTM 890 Adventure Expected Price ₹ 12,00,000 * Delhi. May vary. Expected Check EMI POPULARITY This week: 4214 views All time: 20250 views	Ducati Desert X Ex-Showroom Price ₹ 17,91,000 * Delhi. May vary. Check EMI POPULARITY This week: 939 views All time: 939 views
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
	Kerb Weight
	249 kg	NA	223 kg
	Fuel Tank Capacity
	24.5 litres	20 litres	21 litres
	Overall Length
	2307 mm	NA	NA
	Overall Width
	963 mm	NA	NA
	Overall Height
	1523 mm	NA	NA
	Wheelbase
	1558 mm	1509 mm	1608 mm
	Seat Height
	810-830 mm	850 mm	875 mm
	Ground Clearance
	210 mm	233 mm	NA
COMFORT FEATURES
	Engine Kill Switch
			NA
	Pillion Footrest
			NA
	Stand Alarm
			NA
	Step-up Seat/Split Seat

	Pillion Grabrail
			NA
	Electric Start

	Cruise Control

	Heated Grips

MILEAGE AND TOP SPEED
	Mileage
	Honda Africa Twin Adventure Sports mileage is 18 kmpl (approximate).	As reported by KTM International, the certified mileage of 890 Adventure is 22.2 kmpl.	Ducati Desert X mileage is 17.86 kmpl (certified).
	Performance
	In terms of performance, the 1100cc adventure motorcycle can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in around 3.8 seconds.	In terms of performance, the 900cc adventure motorcycle is expected to accelerate from 0-100 kmph in around 5 seconds.	NA
	Top Speed
	Honda Africa Twin Adventure Sports top speed is 202 kmph (approximate).	KTM 890 Adventure top speed is 210 kmph (approximate).	NA
ENGINE AND GEARBOX
	Engine cc (Displacement)
	1082.96 cc	889 cc	937 cc
	Number of Cylinders
	2	2	2
	Bore
	92.0 mm	90.7 mm	94 mm
	Stroke
	81.455 mm	68.8 mm	67.5 mm
	Compression Ratio
	10.0:1	NA	13.3:1
	Gearbox Type
	Automatic Dual Clutch Transmission	6-Speed Sequential Gearbox	6-Speed with Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) Up/Down
	Idling Stop System
	Emergency Stop Signal	NA	NA
	Engine Details
	1082.96cc, Liquid-Cooled, 4-Stroke, SI Engine	889cc, 2-Cylinder, 4-Stroke, DOHC Parallel Twin Engine	937cc, Liquid-Cooled, Ducati Testastretta 11°, L-Twin Cylinders, Desmodromic Valvetrain, 4 Valves Per Cylinder
	Maximum Power
	97.89 HP @ 7500 rpm	105 HP	110 HP @ 9,250 rpm
	Number of Gears
	6	6	6
	Maximum Torque
	103 Nm @ 6000 rpm	100 Nm	92 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
	Clutch
	2 Multiplate Wet Clutches	PASC Antihopping Clutch, Mechanically Operated	Slipper and Self-Servo Wet Multi-plate Clutch with Hydraulic Control
	Valve System
	Overhead Camshaft (OHC) Type	NA	NA
	Fuel System
	Fuel Injection	DKK Dell’Orto	Bosch Electronic Fuel Injection System, 53mm Throttle Bodies with Ride-by-Wire System
	Cooling
	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled with Water/Oil Heat Exchanger	Liquid Cooled
	Emission Norms
	BS6-Compliant	BS6-Compliant	BS6-Compliant
	Torque Control System
	Honda Selectable Torque Control	NA	NA
	Throttle System
	Throttle By Wire System	NA	NA
INSTRUMENT CONSOLE FEATURES
	ABS Light

	Low Oil Indicator
			NA
	Service Reminder
			NA
	Low Fuel Warning Light
			NA
	Gear Indicator

	Low Battery Indicator
			NA
	Air Temperature Gauge
	Digital	NA	NA
	Speedometer
	Digital	Digital	Digital
	Trip Meter
	Digital	Digital	Digital
	Tachometer
	Digital	Digital	Digital
	Fuel Gauge
	Digital		Digital
	Clock
	Digital	Digital	Digital
	Odometer
	Digital	Digital	Digital
KEY FEATURES AND COMPETITORS
	Braking System
	2-Channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System)	2-Channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System)	2-Channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System)
	Key Features
	6.5-inch TFT Touch Screen Display, Bluetooth Smartphone/Audio Connectivity, Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth Enabled Wireless Headsets, Cruise Control, Throttle By Wire System, Honda Selectable Torque Control System, Six Riding Modes, Selectable ABS & Cornering ABS, Emergency Stop Signal, Dual LED Headlights with DRL and Cornering Lights, Semi-Double Cradle Frame, Heated Grips.	Cornering ABS, Motorcycle Traction Control and Motor Slip Regulation, Engine Knock Control System, Cruise Control, Quickshifter+ (with Optimized Settings), Full-LED Lighting, 5-inch TFT Digital Screen, Smartphone Connectivity, Height Adjustable Seat, Off-Road Driving Mode, KTM MY RIDE App, Turn-by-Turn Navigation, Heated Seat and Grips.	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
	Six Riding Modes - Tour, Urban, Gravel, Off-Road, User 1 and User 2.	Off Road Ride and Rally (Optional)	NA
	Similar Bikes
	Kawasaki Versys 1000, BMW S1000RR, Ducati Multistrada 950S, Suzuki V-Strom 1000 XT, Triumph Tiger 950 Sport	BMW F900XR, Triumph Tiger 900, Kawasaki Versys 1000	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

	Automatic Headlamp On (AHO)

	Voltage
	12V	12V	NA
	Capacity
	6 Ah	10Ah	NA
	Battery Type
	Lithium Ion	Maintenance Free	NA
	Head Light
	Dual LED with DRL and Cornering Lights	LED	Full LED Lights
	Tail Light
	LED	LED	LED
MAXABOUT RATING AND OVERVIEW
	Design
			NA
	Performance
	In terms of performance, the 1100cc adventure motorcycle can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in around 3.8 seconds.	In terms of performance, the 900cc adventure motorcycle is expected to accelerate from 0-100 kmph in around 5 seconds.	NA
	Comfort
			NA
	Fuel Economy
			NA
	Features
			NA
	Build Quality
			NA
	Value for Money
			NA
BRAKES AND TYRES
	Tubeless Tyres
		NA	NA
	Wheel Type
	Spoke Wheels	Spoke Wheels	Spoked Wheels
	Front Wheel
	21-inch	2.50 x 21”	Cross-Spoked, Tubeless, 2.15’’x21’’
	Rear Wheel
	18-inch	4.50 x 18”	Cross-Spoked, Tubeless, 4.5’’x18’’
	Rear Brake
	306mm Hydraulic Disc	260mm Single Disc with 2 Piston Floating Calliper	265mm Single Disc, Brembo Floating 2 Pistons Caliper, Bosch Cornering ABS
	Front Brake
	396mm Hydraulic Double Disc	320mm Dual Disc with Radially Mounted 4 Piston Calliper	320mm Dual Aluminium Flange Semi-Floating Discs, Radial Mount Brembo Monobloc 4-Pistons Calipers, Bosch Cornering ABS
	ABS
	ABS 2-Channel with rear ABS Off Switch	Yes, Bosch 9.1 MP (incl. Cornering-ABS and Offroad Mode, Disengageable)	Cornering ABS
	Front Tyre
	90/90-21 M/C 54H	90/90-21	NA
	Rear Tyre
	150/70 R18 M/C 70H	150/70-18	Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR 150/70-R18 M/C 70V M+S TL
SUSPENSION AND CHASSIS
	Frame (Chassis)
	Semi Double Cradle	Chromium-Molybdenum-Steel Frame	Tubular Steel Trellis Frame
	Front Suspension
	Telescopic Forks	43mm WP Apex USD Forks	KYB 46mm Upside-Down Fork, Fully Adjustable
	Rear Suspension
	Pro-Link	WP Apex Shock Absorber	KYB Monoshock, Fully Adjustable, Remote Preload Adjustment, Aluminum Double-Sided Swingarm
Miscellaneous Information
	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.	NA	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	Adventure
	Official Tagline
	True Adventure	NA	Dream Wilder
	Bike Variant
	Honda Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT	2024 KTM 890 Adventure	2024 Ducati Desert X
	Availability Status in India
	Available	Upcoming	Available
	Latest Price in India
	Honda Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT price is Rs 17.55 lakh (ex-showroom).	2024 KTM 890 Adventure is expected to be priced around Rs 12 lakh in India (ex-showroom).	2024 Ducati Desert X price is Rs 17.91 lakh (ex-showroom).
	Colour Options
	Pearl Glare White Tricolour, Darkness Black Metallic	Orange, Black	RR22 Livery, Star White Silk
	Fuel Type
	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
	On Road Price
	Honda Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT on road price is Rs 20.21 lakh in Delhi, Rs 20.89 lakh in Mumbai, Rs 20.45 lakh in Kolkata and Rs 20.71 lakh in Chennai. The prices mentioned here are approximate and we suggest you contact your nearest Honda dealership to get the exact on-road price quote in your city.	NA	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.