Ktm Sm 990 vs Ducati Hypermotard 1100
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Ktm Sm 990
Ducati Hypermotard 1100
Horsepower (hp)
113 hp
90 hp
Torque (Nm)
100 Nm
103 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
220 km/h
215 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
198 kg
178 kg
Type
Supermoto
Supermoto
Horsepower
113 hp @ 9,000 rpm
90 hp @ 7,750 rpm
Torque
100 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
103 Nm @ 5,750 rpm
Top Speed
220 km/h (estimated; note: limited real-world data available)
215 km/h
Weight
198 kg (wet/curb weight)
178 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (estimated real-world average; note: varies significantly with riding style)
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Ktm Sm 990
8.2/10
"A brilliant, high-maintenance lunatic that rewards prepared, attentive owners."
Pros
+Savage LC8 V-twin character
+Genuinely telepathic handling
+Supermoto royalty status
Cons
−Expensive when neglected
−Subframes crack under stress
−Thirsty around 38mpg
Ducati Hypermotard 1100
7.8/10
"Brilliant, demanding, characterful — buy it with your eyes wide open."
Pros
+Intoxicating air-cooled character
+Razor-sharp steering agility
+Iconic aggressive visual presence
Cons
−Expensive Desmo valve services
−Suspension components wear quickly
−Uncomfortable beyond two hours