Ducati Scrambler Urban Motard vs Ktm Adventure 990 Smt
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ducati Scrambler Urban Motard vs Ktm Adventure 990 Smt. Ducati Scrambler Urban Motard: 73 hp @ 8,250 rpm hp, 182 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 170 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. 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 Scrambler Urban Motard
Ktm Adventure 990 Smt
Horsepower (hp)
73 hp
113 hp
Torque (Nm)
65 Nm
100 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
170 km/h
210 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
182 kg
229 kg
Type
Supermoto
Supermoto
Horsepower
73 hp @ 8,250 rpm
113 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
65 Nm @ 5,750 rpm
100 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
170 km/h (estimated)
210 km/h
Weight
182 kg (wet/curb weight)
229 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L, typical real-world average)
6.5–7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
Yes
Individual Reviews
Ducati Scrambler Urban Motard
7.5/10
"A stylish urban weapon that rewards riders who maintain it properly."
Pros
+Characterful 803cc L-twin
+Sharp supermoto-style handling
+Strong urban usability
Cons
−Throttle body carbon issues
−Suspension mediocre at best
−Cramped for tall riders
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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