Ducati Desertx vs Honda X-adv 750
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Ducati Desertx
Honda X-adv 750
Horsepower (hp)
110 hp
58 hp
Torque (Nm)
92 Nm
69 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
223 kg
238 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
110 hp @ 9,250 rpm
58 hp @ 6,750 rpm
Torque
92 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
69 Nm @ 4,750 rpm
Top Speed
200 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced)
175 km/h
Weight
223 kg (wet/curb weight)
238 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approximately 15–18 km/L real-world average)
4.5 L/100km (approximately 22 km/L)
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 X-adv 750
8.0/10
"A genuinely clever machine that rewards patient, practical riders hugely."
Pros
+DCT gearbox genuinely excellent
+Brilliant underseat storage capacity
+Strong, smooth 750cc engine
Cons
−Fork seals leak on early bikes
−Too heavy for real offroad
−Tall seat height excludes shorties
Top 10 Accessories
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