DucatiDesertXvsKTM1290SuperAdventureS

Ducati DesertX vs KTM 1290 Super Adventure S: Specifications Comparison

• Safety

  AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Hazard Warning Switch, Pass Light

  AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	All Variants
  Hazard Warning Indicator	All Variants	Data Not Available
  Hazard Warning Switch	All Variants	Data Not Available
  Pass Light	All Variants	Data Not Available
  Pillion Grabrail	All Variants	Data Not Available
  Radial Tyres	2 Variants	Data Not Available
  Side Stand Alarm	All Variants
  Turn Signal	LED All Variants	LED
  ABS - Anti-lock braking system	All Variants
  Power Modes	4 All Variants	Data Not Available
  Slipper Clutch	All Variants	Data Not Available
  Traction Control System	All Variants	Data Not Available

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• Comfort & Convenience

  Average Speed Indicator, Call/SMS Alerts, Front Storage Box, Geo Fencing

  Average Speed Indicator	All Variants	Data Not Available
  Call/SMS Alerts	All Variants	Data Not Available
  Low Battery Indicator	All Variants	Data Not Available
  Low Oil Indicator	All Variants	Data Not Available
  Pillion Footrest	All Variants	Data Not Available
  Riding Modes	4 2 Variants 5 1 Variant	Data Not Available
  Service Reminder Indicator	All Variants	Data Not Available
  GPS & Navigation	All Variants	Data Not Available
  Console Type	Digital All Variants	Digital
  Distance to Empty Indicator	All Variants	Data Not Available
  Engine Kill Switch	All Variants	Data Not Available
  Instrument Console	Digital All Variants	Digital
  Seat Style	Split Seat All Variants	Split
  Side Stand Indicator	All Variants	Data Not Available
  Start Type	Self Start All Variants	Self Start
  USB Charger Port	All Variants	Data Not Available

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• Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

  Braking System, Calliper Type, Front Disc Size, Front Suspension Preload Adjuster

  Braking System	Dual Channel ABS All Variants	Dual Channel ABS
  Calliper Type	Fixed All Variants	Fixed
  Front Disc Size	320 All Variants	320
  Front Suspension Preload Adjuster	All Variants	Data Not Available
  Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)	29 All Variants	Data Not Available
  Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	32 All Variants	Data Not Available
  Front Wheel Size	R21 All Variants	R19
  Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster	All Variants
  Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)	32 All Variants	Data Not Available
  Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	36 All Variants	Data Not Available
  Rear Wheel Size	R18 All Variants	R17
  Wheel Type	Spoke All Variants	Alloy
  Front Suspension	Up Side Down Fork Fully Adjustable Up Side Down Fork	WP SAT (semi-active technology) Upside-Down 48 mm/ semi-active
  Rear Suspension	KYB Monoshock Fully Adjustable	WP SAT (semi-active technology) shock absorber/ semi-active electronically regulated preload
  Front Tyre Size	90/90 R21 All Variants	100/90 R19
  Rear Tyre Size	150/70 R18 All Variants	170/60 R17
  Front Brake	Disc All Variants	Disc
  Rear Disc/Drum Size	265 mm All Variants	267 mm
  Rear Brake	Disc All Variants	Disc
  Tubeless Tyres	2 Variants	Data Not Available

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• Engine & Transmission

  Gear Shifting Pattern, Spark Plugs, Engine Capacity, Engine Type

  Gear Shifting Pattern	1 Down 5 Up All Variants	Data Not Available
  Spark Plugs	All Variants	Data Not Available
  Engine Capacity	937 cc All Variants	1301 cc
  Engine Type	L-Twin Cylinders Desmodromic Valvetrain 4 Valves per Cylinder Liquid Cooled All Variants	2-cylinder 4-stroke V 75
  No. of Cylinders	2 All Variants	2
  No. of valves per cylinder	4 All Variants	2
  Transmission Type	Manual All Variants	Manual
  Top Speed	209 kmph All Variants	Data Not Available
  Bore x Stroke	94 mm x 67.5 mm All Variants	108 mm x 71 mm
  Cooling type	Liquid Cooled All Variants	Liquid Cooled
  Fuelling	Fuel Injection	Electronic Fuel Injection
  Max Power	108.6 bhp @ 9250 rpm All Variants	158 bhp @ 8750 rpm
  Max Torque	92 Nm @ 6500 rpm All Variants	138 Nm @ 6500 rpm
  Mileage (Claimed)	17.8 kmpl All Variants	Data Not Available
  Number of Gears	6 Speed All Variants	6 Speed
  Configuration	Data Not Available	DOHC

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• Instrumentation

  Riding Modes Switch, Touch Screen Display, Fuel level guage, Gear Indicator

  Riding Modes Switch	All Variants
  Fuel level guage	Digital	Digital
  Gear Indicator		Data Not Available
  Tachometer	Digital All Variants	Digital
  Speedometer	Digital All Variants	Digital
  Odometer	Digital All Variants	Digital

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• Dimensions & Capacity

  Length, Width, Height, Wheelbase

  Length	2390 mm	2260 mm
  Width	960 mm	900 mm
  Height	1178 mm	849 mm
  Wheelbase	1608 mm	1557 mm
  Ground Clearance	250 mm	223 mm
  Fuel Tank Capacity	21 Litres All Variants	23 Litres
  Engine Oil Capacity	3.1 Litres 1 Variant	Data Not Available
  Body Type	Adventure	Adventure
  Seat Height	875 mm 2 Variants 910 mm 1 Variant	849 mm
  Unladden/Kerb Weight	223 kg All Variants	220 kg

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• Exterior

  Daytime Running Lights, LED headlight

  Daytime Running Lights	All Variants	Data Not Available
  LED headlight	All Variants	Data Not Available

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• Warranty

  Basic Warranty

  Basic Warranty

  2 Years/Unlimited Kms 2 Years/ Unlimited kms

  2 Years/ 50000 kms

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• Pros & Cons

  Pros, Cons

  Pros	One of the most off-road capable bikes in its segment Powerful and refined V-twin engine Segment-leading electronics & customization Rally-inspired design with functional benefits Great high-speed touring stability	Powerful 1,301cc engine with 190 PS of power A high-tech 7-inch TFT instrument cluster with a plethora of information and tun-by-turn navigation support A full suite of safety features with Cornering TCS, Switchable ABS, Cornering ABS, TPMS & more Optional Rally Pack and Tech Pack with more features Adaptive Cruise Control with 5 stage distance setting 4 Different ride modes Rain, Street, Offroad, and Rally WP Semi-Active suspension with 3-stage damping mode Adjustable rider seat and windshield 23-litre fuel tank for long riding
  Cons	Not beginner-friendly Tall and intimidating ergonomics Expensive to buy and maintain Heavy for daily riding Not the most comfortable for pillion or city use	The pricing is exceptionally high This is more of a road-friendly bike and comes with road-bias tyres Heavy weight can make it difficult to manage at low speed The maintenance of premium components will result in high maintenance cost

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Ducati DesertXKTM 1290 Super Adventure S

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