Ducati Hypermotard 796 vs Ktm Adventure 990 Smt
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ducati Hypermotard 796 vs Ktm Adventure 990 Smt. Ducati Hypermotard 796: 81 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 170 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 210 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10. Ktm Adventure 990 Smt: 113 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 229 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 210 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.2/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Ducati Hypermotard 796
Ktm Adventure 990 Smt
Horsepower (hp)
81 hp
113 hp
Torque (Nm)
78 Nm
100 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
210 km/h
210 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
170 kg
229 kg
Type
Supermoto
Supermoto
Horsepower
81 hp @ 9,000 rpm
113 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
78 Nm @ 7,750 rpm
100 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
210 km/h
210 km/h
Weight
170 kg (wet/curb weight)
229 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18.2 km/L, typical real-world average)
6.5–7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
Yes
Individual Reviews
Ducati Hypermotard 796
8.0/10
"A brilliant used buy — if you do your homework first."
Pros
+Addictive L-twin character
+Manageable power, hugely rewarding
+Stunning Italian street presence
Cons
−Desmo service bills hurt
−Crash damage history rampant
−Heat soak in traffic
Ktm Adventure 990 Smt
8.2/10
"Buy a good one and you'll never want to sell it."
Pros
+LC8 V-twin is sublime
+Genuinely versatile daily weapon
+Excellent chassis feedback
Cons
−Punishing if neglected
−Suspension soft stock
−Dealer support inconsistent
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