Ktm 890 Adventure R vs Ducati Desertx
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ktm 890 Adventure R vs Ducati Desertx. Ktm 890 Adventure R: 105 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 208 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 195 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Ducati Desertx: 110 hp @ 9,250 rpm hp, 223 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 200 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced), Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Ktm 890 Adventure R
Ducati Desertx
Horsepower (hp)
105 hp
110 hp
Torque (Nm)
100 Nm
92 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
195 km/h
200 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
208 kg
223 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
105 hp @ 8,000 rpm
110 hp @ 9,250 rpm
Torque
100 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
92 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
195 km/h
200 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced)
Weight
208 kg (wet/curb weight)
223 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18.2 km/L, typical real-world average)
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approximately 15–18 km/L real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
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
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
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