Ducati Desertx vs Ktm 890 Adventure R
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
Ktm 890 Adventure R
Horsepower (hp)
110 hp
105 hp
Torque (Nm)
92 Nm
100 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
195 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
223 kg
208 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
110 hp @ 9,250 rpm
105 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
92 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
100 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
200 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced)
195 km/h
Weight
223 kg (wet/curb weight)
208 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approximately 15–18 km/L real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18.2 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
Ktm 890 Adventure R
8.5/10
"The sharpest used adventure buy under ten grand, minor asterisks apply."
Pros
+WP suspension genuinely trail-capable
+Strong midrange torque delivery
+Excellent cornering ABS system
Cons
−Subframe cracks under abuse
−Stock seat is punishment
−KTM dealer costs add up
Top 10 Accessories
Picks that work on either bike.
