Ducati Desert X
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Ducati Desert X vs KTM 1090 Adventure Comparison

Overview: Desert X vs 1090 Adventure

Key Features

Front Brake Disc -
Start Option Electric -
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Ground Clearance 250 mm -
Displacement 937 cc 1050 cc
Maximum Power 110 hp -
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User Ratings & Review Comparison

4.4/5
5 reviews
4.92/5
12 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
  • Excellent equipment level

    This is my first KTM bike and I’m really impressed with most of its aspects. I have ridden many modest bikes but the equipment levels of the KTM...

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    F
    Ferdinand Mar 21, 2024 for KTM 1090 Adventure

From The Experts

Things we like

Outstanding off-road abilities

Design influenced by rallies

Contemporary electronics

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Amazing ADV tourer

Exquisite riding experience

Enhanced ride modes

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Things we don't like

With a small dealer network

High cost

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Design could have been improved

Expensive ride

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Engine & Performance

Displacement 937 cc 1050 cc
Maximum Power 110 hp --
Fuel Tank Capacity 21 L --
Clutch Type Wet, Multi-Plate --
Cooling System Liquid Cooled --
Compression Ratio 13.3:1 --
No. Of Strokes 4-Stroke --
Bore X Stroke 94 mm x 67.5 mm --
Exhaust Pipes 2 in 1 Exhaust --
Maximum Torque 92 Nm --
Valve Configuration DOHC --
No. Of Cylinder 2 --
Valves Per Cylinder 4 --
Engine Type L-Twin Cylinder, 4 Valves, 4-Stroke, Liquid-Cooled, Engine --
Emission Control Euro V --
Drive Type Chain Drive --
Fuel Consumption 17.8 kmpl 17 kmpl
RPM at Maximum Power 9250 rpm --
RPM at Maximum Torque 6500 rpm --
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Dimension

Category Adventure Touring --
Kerb Weight 223 kg --
Wheel Base 1608 mm --
Seat Height 875 mm --
Dry Weight 202 kg --
Seating Capacity 2 --
Ground Clearance 250 mm --
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Fuel & Ignition

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

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension USD Fork --
Rear Suspension Monoshock --

Wheels & Tyres

Rear Wheel Size R18 --
Rear Tyre 150/70 R18 --
Front Wheel Size R21 --
Front Tyre 90/90 R21 --
Tyre Type Radial, Tubel --

Electrical

Battery Voltage 12 V --

Gear & Transmission

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