Ducati Desertx vs Yamaha Tenere 700
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
Yamaha Tenere 700
Horsepower (hp)
110 hp
72 hp
Torque (Nm)
92 Nm
68 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
170 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
223 kg
204 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
110 hp @ 9,250 rpm
72 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
92 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
68 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
200 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced)
170 km/h (estimated; Yamaha does not officially publish a figure)
Weight
223 kg (wet/curb weight)
204 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approximately 15–18 km/L real-world average)
4.5–5.5 L/100km (approximately 18–22 km/L 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
Yamaha Tenere 700
8.5/10
"The adventure bike that actually delivers on its promises."
Pros
+Incredibly reliable CP2 engine
+Lightweight for the class
+Strong used parts ecosystem
Cons
−Suspension needs upgrading eventually
−Fuel range genuinely disappointing
−Vibration noticeable above 80mph
Top 10 Accessories
Picks that work on either bike.
