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Honda Africa Twin vs Ducati DesertX

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Honda Africa Twin or Ducati DesertX? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Africa Twin and DesertX. Honda Africa Twin Price starts at Rs.16.02 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Manual and Ducati DesertX Price starts at Rs.18.33 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. Honda Africa Twin is 2 cylinder, 1082 cc Engine can generate 97.89 bhp @ 7500 rpm power whereas Ducati DesertX is a N/A cylinder, 937 cc Engine can generate 108.6 bhp @ 9250 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Africa Twin provides a mileage of 20.8 kmpl (base model), and DesertX has a mileage of 17.8 kmpl (base model). Honda Africa Twin is available in 2 colours & 2 variants whereas Ducati DesertX is available in 2 colours & 1 variants.

Africa Twin vs DesertX

Key HighlightsHonda Africa TwinDucati DesertX
PriceRs.16.02 LakhRs.18.33 Lakh
Engine Capacity1082.96 cc937 cc
Power97.89 bhp @ 7500 rpm108.6 bhp @ 9250 rpm
Mileage/Range20.8 kmpl17.8 kmpl
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Honda Africa Twin Manual bike
Honda Africa Twin
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Rs. 16.02 Lakh
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Ducati DesertX
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Rs. 18.33 Lakh
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    Specifications Overview

    Africa Twin specificationsDesertX specifications
    Variant Name
    On Road Price
    18.32 Lakh
    20.97 Lakh
    User Rating
    4.2
    -
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    24.5 Litres
    21 Litres
    Engine Displacement
    1082.96 cc
    937 cc
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    Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

    Africa Twin Brakes, Suspension & TyresDesertX Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
    Rear Wheel Size
    18
    18
    Wheel Type
    Spoke
    Spoke
    Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
    1
    1
    Front Wheel Size
    21
    21
    Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
    1
    1
    Calliper Type
    Front-4-Piston & Rear-2 Piston Calliper
    Front - 4 Piston& Rear - 2 Piston Caliper
    Braking System
    Switchable ABS
    Dual Channel ABS
    Front Suspension
    Telescopic
    KYB 46mm USD fork& fully adjustable
    Rear Suspension
    Pro-Link
    KYB monoshock& fully adjustable
    Front Tyre Size
    90/90 - 21
    90/90 - 21 M/C
    Rear Tyre Size
    150/70 - R18
    150/70 - R18 M/C
    Front Type
    Disc
    Disc
    Rear Disc/Drum Size
    256 mm
    265 mm
    Rear Type
    Disc
    Disc
    Tubeless Tyres
    checkYes
    checkYes

    Instrumentation

    Africa Twin InstrumentationDesertX Instrumentation
    Touch Screen Display
    1
    -
    Riding Modes Switch
    1
    1
    Fuel level guage
    Digital
    checkYes
    Tachometer
    Digital
    Digital
    Speedometer
    Digital
    Digital
    Odometer
    Digital
    Digital

    Infotainment & Communication

    Africa Twin Infotainment & CommunicationDesertX Infotainment & Communication
    Basic Warranty
    3 km or 42000 km
    2 Years/Unlimited km

    Body & Suspension

    Africa Twin Body & SuspensionDesertX Body & Suspension
    Colors
    Images
    Frame Type
    Semi Double Cradle
    Tubular steel trellis frame

    Engine & Transmission

    Africa Twin Engine & TransmissionDesertX Engine & Transmission
    Engine Capacity
    1082.96 cc
    937 cc
    Engine Type
    Liquid-cooled 4-stroke 8-Valve & Parallel Twin
    11° twin-cylinder unit with desmodromic distribution
    No. of Cylinders
    2
    -
    No. of valves per cylinder
    4
    -
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Battery Capacity
    0.072 kwh
    -
    Battery Type
    Lithium-ion
    -
    Range
    588 km/charge
    374 km/charge
    Top Speed
    200 kmph
    209 kmph
    Max Torque
    103 Nm @ 6000 rpm
    92 Nm @ 6500 rpm
    Max Power
    97.89 bhp @ 7500 rpm
    108.6 bhp @ 9250 rpm
    Fuelling
    Fuel Injection
    Fuel Injection
    Cooling type
    Liquid Cooled
    Liquid Cooled
    Charging Socket
    checkYes
    -
    Bore x Stroke
    92mm x 81.455 mm
    94 mm x 67.5 mm

    Comfort & Convenience

    Africa Twin Comfort & ConvenienceDesertX Comfort & Convenience
    Riding Modes
    Tour& Urban& Gravel& Off-Road& User 1 and User 2
    Sport& Touring& Urban& Wet& Enduro& and Rally
    Low Battery Indicator
    1
    1
    Average Speed Indicator
    1
    1
    Pillion Footrest
    1
    1
    Under Seat Storage
    No
    No
    Distance to Empty Indicator
    checkYes
    -
    Engine Kill Switch
    No
    -
    Console Type
    Digital
    Digital
    Start Type
    Electric Start
    Electric Start

    Safety

    Africa Twin SafetyDesertX Safety
    Radial Tyres
    -
    1
    Hazard Warning Switch
    1
    1
    Hazard Warning Indicator
    1
    1
    Brake Assist
    No
    -
    ABS - Anti-lock braking system
    Switchable ABS
    Dual Channel ABS
    Power Modes
    checkYes
    checkYes
    Slipper Clutch
    Multiplate Wet Clutch
    -
    Traction Control System
    No
    checkYes

    Dimensions & Capacity

    Africa Twin Dimensions & CapacityDesertX Dimensions & Capacity
    Length
    2307 mm
    2390 mm
    Width
    963 mm
    960 mm
    Height
    1523 mm
    1178 mm
    Wheelbase
    1558 mm
    1608 mm
    Ground Clearance
    210 mm
    250 mm
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    24.5 Litres
    21 Litres
    Engine Oil Capacity
    4.06 Litres
    3.1 Litres
    Body Type
    Adventure
    Adventure
    Unladden/Kerb Weight
    239 kg
    223 kg
    Seat Height
    810 mm
    875 mm

    Entertainment & Communication

    Africa Twin Entertainment & CommunicationDesertX Entertainment & Communication
    MID (Multi Info Display)
    checkYes
    -

    Pros & Cons

    Africa Twin Pros & ConsDesertX Pros & Cons
    Pros
    • Aggresively priced
    • DCT gearbox is quite beneficial
    • Engine offers strong mide range
    Cons
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    Safety

    Africa Twin comes loaded with Switchable ABS ABS - Anti-lock braking system, Power Modes. DesertX has Power Modes, Traction Control System.

    Transmission

    Honda Africa Twin comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and DesertX comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.

    Dimensions

    Honda Africa Twin has a 24.5 Litres fuel tank with 1523 mm seat height. Ducati DesertX has 1178 mm seat height and 21 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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    Honda Africa Twin and Ducati DesertX Owner Reviews

    • Africa Twin Review
    • DesertX Review
      • R
        Rohit
        2 Year ago
        Review for Honda Africa Twin
        4.0
        sales and service reach needs to be increased.
        Likes (1)
      • VS
        Vijay Soni
        2 Year ago
        Review for Honda Africa Twin
        3.8
        All that I can say is this is just a monster bike with aggressive features.
        Likes (2)
      • MK
        Manoj Kumar
        2 Year ago
        Review for Honda Africa Twin
        3.8
        I think this should be available at all honda showrooms.
        Likes (2)
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        Honda Africa Twin and Ducati DesertX FAQs

        What is the on-road price of Honda Africa Twin?
        The on-road price of Honda Africa Twin is Rs. 18.32 Lakh in New Delhi.
        What is the on-road price of Ducati DesertX?
        The on-road price of Ducati DesertX is Rs. 20.97 Lakh in New Delhi.