Ducati Desertx vs Honda Adv 350
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ducati Desertx vs Honda Adv 350. Ducati Desertx: 110 hp @ 9,250 rpm hp, 223 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 200 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced), Motoryk rating 8.0/10. Honda Adv 350: 29 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 208 kg (curb/wet weight) weight, top speed 125 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Ducati Desertx
Honda Adv 350
Horsepower (hp)
110 hp
29 hp
Torque (Nm)
92 Nm
31.5 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
125 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
223 kg
208 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
110 hp @ 9,250 rpm
29 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
92 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
31.5 Nm @ 5,250 rpm
Top Speed
200 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced)
125 km/h
Weight
223 kg (wet/curb weight)
208 kg (curb/wet weight)
Fuel
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approximately 15–18 km/L real-world average)
2.7 L/100km or approximately 37 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Ducati Desertx
8.0/10
"Buy with full history or keep your money firmly pocketed."
Pros
+Twin sounds absolutely magnificent
+Handling defies its size
+Strong used value retention
Cons
−Valve service costs hurt
−Fuel range genuinely frustrating
−Screen embarrassingly inadequate
Honda Adv 350
7.8/10
"A genuinely practical urban weapon that won't embarrass you anywhere."
Pros
+Bulletproof Honda reliability record
+Clever underseat helmet storage
+Smooth automatic transmission execution
Cons
−Tiny 8.1-litre fuel tank
−Front suspension feels vague
−Windscreen adjustment nearly useless
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