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KTM 1290 Super Adventure S vs Ducati DesertX

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, KTM 1290 Super Adventure S or Ducati DesertX? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between 1290 Super Adventure S and DesertX. KTM 1290 Super Adventure S Price starts at Rs.22.74 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD and Ducati DesertX Price starts at Rs.18.33 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. KTM 1290 Super Adventure S is N/A cylinder, 1301 cc Engine can generate N/A power whereas Ducati DesertX is a 2 cylinder, 937 cc Engine can generate 108.6 bhp @ 9250 rpm power. In terms of range, 1290 Super Adventure S provides a range of N/Akm/charge (base model), and DesertX has a mileage of 17.8 kmpl (base model). KTM 1290 Super Adventure S is available in 1 colours & 1 variants whereas Ducati DesertX is available in 1 colours & 3 variants.

1290 Super Adventure S vs DesertX

Key HighlightsKTM 1290 Super Adventure SDucati DesertX
PriceRs.22.74 LakhRs.18.33 Lakh
Engine Capacity1301 cc937 cc
PowerN/A108.6 bhp @ 9250 rpm
Mileage/RangeN/A km/charge17.8 kmpl
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KTM 1290 Super Adventure S STD bike
KTM 1290 Super Adventure S
STD
Rs. 22.74 Lakh
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Ducati DesertX STD bike
Ducati DesertX
STD
Rs. 18.33 Lakh
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    Specifications Overview

    Variant Name
    On Road Price
    25.83 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    20.97 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    Transmission Type
    -
    Manual
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    23 Litres
    21 Litres
    Engine Displacement
    1301 cc
    937 cc
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    Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

    Braking System
    Dual Channel ABS
    Dual Channel ABS
    Calliper Type
    -
    Front 4 Piston & Rear 2 Piston
    Front Disc Size
    -
    320
    Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
    -
    check
    Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
    -
    32
    Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
    -
    29
    Front Wheel Size
    200
    R21
    Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
    -
    check
    Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
    -
    36
    Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
    -
    32
    Rear Wheel Size
    -
    R18
    Wheel Type
    -
    Spoke
    Front Suspension
    WP SAT (semi-active technology) Upside-Down 48 mm/ semi-active
    KYB 46mm USD Fork, Fully Adjustable
    Rear Suspension
    WP SAT (semi-active technology) shock absorber/ semi-active electronically regulated preload
    KYB Monoshock, Fully Adjustable
    Front Tyre Size
    3.50 x 19
    90/90 - R21

    Instrumentation

    Riding Modes Switch
    check
    check
    Touch Screen Display
    -
    Fuel level guage
    5.7 liters /100 km
    Digital
    Gear Indicator
    -
    check
    Tachometer
    -
    Digital
    Speedometer
    Digital
    Digital
    Odometer
    Digital
    Digital

    Exterior

    Daytime Running Lights
    -
    check
    LED headlight
    -
    check

    Warranty

    Basic Warranty
    -
    2 Years/Unlimited Kms

    Body & Suspension

    Colors
    Images
    Frame Type
    -
    Tubular steel trellis frame

    Engine & Transmission

    Gear Shifting Pattern
    -
    1 Down 5 Up
    Spark Plugs
    -
    1 Per Cylinder
    Engine Capacity
    1301 cc
    937 cc
    Engine Type
    2-cylinder 4-stroke V 75
    11 twin-cylinder unit with desmodromic distribution
    No. of Cylinders
    -
    2
    No. of valves per cylinder
    -
    4
    Transmission Type
    -
    Manual
    Range
    -
    374 km/charge
    Top Speed
    -
    209 kmph
    Bore x Stroke
    108 mm x 71 mm
    94 mm x 67.5 mm
    Configuration
    Twin Cylinder
    Twin Cylinder
    Cooling type
    -
    Liquid Cooled
    Fuelling
    -
    Fuel Injection
    Max Power
    -
    108.6 bhp @ 9250 rpm
    Max Torque
    138 Nm @ 6500 rpm
    92 Nm @ 6500 rpm

    Comfort & Convenience

    Average Speed Indicator
    -
    check
    Call/SMS Alerts
    -
    check
    Front Storage Box
    -
    Geo Fencing
    -
    Low Battery Indicator
    -
    check
    Low Oil Indicator
    -
    check
    Pillion Backrest
    -
    Pillion Footrest
    -
    check
    Riding Modes
    -
    4
    Service Reminder Indicator
    -
    check
    Under Seat Storage
    -
    GPS & Navigation
    -
    check
    Console Type
    Digital
    Digital
    Distance to Empty Indicator
    -
    check
    Engine Kill Switch
    -
    check

    Safety

    AHO (Automatic Headlight On)
    check
    check
    Hazard Warning Indicator
    -
    check
    Hazard Warning Switch
    -
    check
    Radial Tyres
    -
    check
    Side Stand Alarm
    check
    check
    Pass Light
    -
    check
    Pillion Grabrail
    -
    check
    Turn Signal
    LED
    LED
    ABS - Anti-lock braking system
    check
    check
    Power Modes
    -
    4
    Slipper Clutch
    -
    Assist And Slipper Clutch
    Traction Control System
    -
    check

    Dimensions & Capacity

    Length
    -
    2390 mm
    Width
    -
    960 mm
    Height
    -
    1178 mm
    Wheelbase
    1557 mm
    1608 mm
    Ground Clearance
    223 mm
    250 mm
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    23 Litres
    21 Litres
    Engine Oil Capacity
    -
    3.1 Litres
    Body Type
    -
    Adventure
    Seat Height
    849 mm
    875 mm
    Unladden/Kerb Weight
    220 kg
    223 kg

    Pros & Cons

    Pros
    • 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
    • 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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    Detailed Comparison of KTM 1290 Super Adventure S and Ducati DesertX

    Safety

    1290 Super Adventure S comes loaded with Yes ABS - Anti-lock braking system, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Side Stand Alarm, ABS - Anti-lock braking system . DesertX has Radial Tyres, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Side Stand Alarm, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, Hazard Warning Switch, ABS - Anti-lock braking system , Traction Control System.

    Transmission

    KTM 1290 Super Adventure S comes with 6 gears transmission and DesertX comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.

    Dimensions

    KTM 1290 Super Adventure S has a 23 Litres. Ducati DesertX has 1178 mm seat height and 21 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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