Ducati Desert X
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Ducati Desert X vs Indian Scout Comparison

Overview: Desert X vs Scout

Key Features

Front Brake Disc Disc
Start Option Electric Electric
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Ground Clearance 250 mm 146 mm
Displacement 937 cc 1133 cc
Maximum Power 110 hp -
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User Ratings & Review Comparison

4.4/5
5 reviews
4.75/5
4 reviews
User Review Comparison
  • Perfect balance between rally DNA and touring

    The Ducati DesertX has impressed me as a sensible compromise between a civilized tourer and an aggressive rally machine. Despite being mid-weight,...

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    Samuel Oct 31, 2025 for Ducati Desert X
  • A cruiser that grabs everyone’s attention

    Unlike traditional cruisers on the market, the Indian Scout is all about single-seat minimalism, low height, and blackout styling. What I like the...

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    Ichabod Oct 24, 2025 for Indian Scout

From The Experts

Things we like

Outstanding off-road abilities

Design influenced by rallies

Contemporary electronics

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Things we don't like

With a small dealer network

High cost

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Engine & Performance

Displacement 937 cc 1133 cc
Maximum Power 110 hp --
Fuel Tank Capacity 21 L 12.5 L
Clutch Type Wet, Multi-Plate Wet Multi-Plate
Cooling System Liquid Cooled Liquid Cooled
Compression Ratio 13.3:1 10.7:1
No. Of Strokes 4-Stroke 4-Stroke
Bore X Stroke 94 mm x 67.5 mm 99 mm x 73.6 mm
Exhaust Pipes 2 in 1 Exhaust Dual Exhaust
Maximum Torque 92 Nm 97 Nm
Valve Configuration DOHC --
No. Of Cylinder 2 2
Valves Per Cylinder 4 --
Engine Type L-Twin Cylinder, 4 Valves, 4-Stroke, Liquid-Cooled, Engine V-Twin, Liquid Cooled Engine
Emission Control Euro V --
Drive Type Chain Drive Belt Drive
Fuel Consumption 17.8 kmpl --
RPM at Maximum Power 9250 rpm --
RPM at Maximum Torque 6500 rpm 5600 rpm
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Dimension

Category Adventure Touring Cruiser
Kerb Weight 223 kg 256 kg
Wheel Base 1608 mm 1575 mm
Seat Height 875 mm 649 mm
Dry Weight 202 kg 247 kg
Seating Capacity 2 2
Ground Clearance 250 mm 146 mm
Gross Weight -- 449 kg
Length -- 2324 mm
Width -- 916 mm
Height -- 1068 mm
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Fuel & Ignition

Start Option Electric Electric
Fuel Supply System EFI EFI
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension USD Fork Telescopic Fork
Rear Suspension Monoshock Dual Shock
Suspension Travel(Rear) -- 76 mm
Suspension Travel(Front) -- 120 mm

Wheels & Tyres

Rear Wheel Size R18 R16
Rear Tyre 150/70 R18 150/80 R16
Front Wheel Size R21 R16
Front Tyre 90/90 R21 130/90 R16
Tyre Type Radial, Tubel Radial, Tubeless

Electrical

Battery Voltage 12 V 12 V

Gear & Transmission

Transmission Type Manual Manual
Gear Box 6-Speed 6-Speed

Safety & Security

ABS Yes Yes
Pass Switch Yes Yes
Stability Control Yes --
Engine Check Warning Yes Yes
Back Rest No No
Riding Modes Street, Road Street, Road --
Leg Guards No --
Launch Control No No
Traction Control Yes --
Side Reflectors -- Yes
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Console

Odometer Digital Digital Digital Digital
Fuel Gauge Digital Digital --
Oil Change Indicator Yes --
Display Screen Yes Yes
Speedometer Digital Digital Analog Analog
Tachometer Yes Yes
Tripmeter Yes Yes
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Electrical

Indicator Light No Yes
Head Lamp LED LED LED LED
Accessory Outlet Yes --
Tail Lamp LED LED LED LED
Adjustable Headlights Yes --

Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats No --
Cruise Control Yes --

Chassis & Suspension

Body Frame Material Steel Steel --
Seat Type Dual Stepped Dual Stepped Dual Stepped Dual Stepped
Body Frame Type Tubular steel trellis Frame Tubular steel trellis Frame --
Side Wings -- No
Chrome Garnish -- Yes

Brake

Rear Brake Disc Disc Disc Disc
Front Brake Disc Disc Disc Disc

Ducati Desert X vs Indian Scout FAQs

Which Motorcycle has Higher ground clearance between Desert X vs Scout?

The Desert X comes with a ground clearance of 250 mm , on the other hand the Scout comes with a ground clearance of 146 mm , hence the Ducati Desert X has better ground clearence and off roading capabilities..

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Which Motorcycle has more safety features between Ducati Desert X vs Indian Scout?

Desert X safety features: ABS, Pass Switch, Traction Control, Stability Control and Engine Check Warning

Scout safety features: ABS, Pass Switch, Engine Check Warning and Side Reflectors

The Ducati Desert X has higher number of sefety features than Scout, hence Ducati Desert X is more safer than Indian Scout.

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