Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally vs Ducati Desertx
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally
Ducati Desertx
Horsepower (hp)
72 hp
110 hp
Torque (Nm)
68 Nm
92 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
200 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
204 kg
223 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
72 hp @ 9,000 rpm
110 hp @ 9,250 rpm
Torque
68 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
92 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h (estimated)
200 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced)
Weight
204 kg (wet/curb weight)
223 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5–5.5 L/100km (approximately 18–22 km/L real-world average)
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approximately 15–18 km/L real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally
8.5/10
"Buy it used, fix the seat, and never look back."
Pros
+Bulletproof CP2 engine
+Öhlins suspension genuinely excellent
+Lightweight for adventure class
Cons
−Stock seat absolutely terrible
−Screen vibrates annoyingly
−Wind protection fairly poor
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
Top 10 Accessories
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