Ducati Desert X vs KTM 1290 Super Adventure R Comparison

Overview: Desert X vs 1290 Super Adventure R

Brand	Ducati Philippines	KTM Philippines
SRP*	N/A	₱1.35 Million
Variant	Desert X Standard	1290 Super Adventure R Standard
User Rating	4.4 Desert X reviews	4.73 1290 Super Adventure R reviews
Fuel Type	Gasoline Gasoline Motorcycles in Philippines	Gasoline Gasoline Motorcycles in Philippines
Available Color(s)
Vehicle Type	Adventure Touring Adventure Touring Motorcycles in Philippines	Adventure Touring Adventure Touring Motorcycles in Philippines

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KTM 1290 Super Adventure R Images

	4.4/5 5 reviews	4.73/5 11 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,... Read More S Samuel Oct 31, 2025 for Ducati Desert X	A leggy beast! The KTM 1290 Super Adventure R is designed to cross the roughest, most difficult terrain with unsurpassed aptitude and class-leading performance. The... Read More E Efren Dec 19, 2022 for KTM 1290 Super Adventure R

Things we like	Outstanding off-road abilities Design influenced by rallies Contemporary electronics Read More	New chassis and bodywork Superior off-roading capabilities A comprehensive suite of technologies Extremely comfortable Powerful engine Read More
Things we don't like	With a small dealer network High cost Read More	Expensive Read More

Displacement	937 cc	1301 cc
Maximum Power	110 hp	158.2 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity	21 L	23.0 L
Clutch Type	Wet, Multi-Plate	Wet, Multi-Plate
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Compression Ratio	13.3:1	13.1:1
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Bore X Stroke	94 mm x 67.5 mm	108 mm x 71 mm
Exhaust Pipes	2 in 1 Exhaust	Single Exhaust
Maximum Torque	92 Nm	140 Nm
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
No. Of Cylinder	2	2
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Engine Type	L-Twin Cylinder, 4 Valves, 4-Stroke, Liquid-Cooled, Engine	Two Cylinders V-Twin, 4-Stroke, Liquid Cooled Engine
Emission Control	Euro V	--
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Fuel Consumption	17.8 kmpl	--
RPM at Maximum Power	9250 rpm	--
RPM at Maximum Torque	6500 rpm	--
Lubrication System	--	Forced Oil
Injection Type	--	Fuel Injection

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Battery Voltage

12 V

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

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	Comfort, Rain, Street, Sport, Offroad Comfort, Rain, Street, Sport, Offroad
Leg Guards	No	No
Launch Control	No	No
Traction Control	Yes	Yes
Side Reflectors	--	Yes
Shutter Lock	--	No
Wheel Lock Front/back	--	No
Advanced Safety Features	--	Hill Hold Control, Motor Slip Regulation Hill Hold Control, Motor Slip Regulation
Engine Immobilizer	--	Yes
Anti-Theft Alarm	--	No
Central Locking	--	No

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Height Adjustable Seats	No	No
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes

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