KTM 890 Adventure R vs Ducati Monster

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, KTM 890 Adventure R or Ducati Monster? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between 890 Adventure R and Monster. KTM 890 Adventure R Price starts at Rs.15.80 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD and Ducati Monster Price starts at Rs.12.95 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. KTM 890 Adventure R is N/A cylinder, 889 cc Engine can generate 105 hp @ 8000 rpm power whereas Ducati Monster is a 2 cylinder, 937 cc Engine can generate 109.96 bhp @ 9250 rpm power. In terms of range, 890 Adventure R provides a range of N/Akm/charge (base model), and Monster has a mileage of 19 kmpl (base model). KTM 890 Adventure R is available in 1 colours & 1 variants whereas Ducati Monster is available in 3 colours & 3 variants.

890 Adventure R vs Monster

Key Highlights	KTM 890 Adventure R	Ducati Monster
Price	Rs.15.80 Lakh	Rs.12.95 Lakh
Engine Capacity	889 cc	937 cc
Power	105 hp @ 8000 rpm	109.96 bhp @ 9250 rpm
Mileage/Range	N/A km/charge	19 kmpl

KTM 890 Adventure R

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Rs. 15.80 Lakh

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STD

Rs. 12.95 Lakh

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Specifications Overview

890 Adventure R specifications	Monster specifications
Variant Name	STD	STD
On Road Price	18.08 Lakh Price Breakup	14.74 Lakh Price Breakup
User Rating	-	3.8 2 Reviews
Transmission Type	-	Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity	-	14 Litres
Engine Displacement	889 cc	937 cc

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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

890 Adventure R Brakes, Suspension & Tyres	Monster 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	-	No
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	-	36.26
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)	-	33.35
Front Wheel Size	-	17
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster	-	Yes
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	-	40.06
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)	-	36.26
Rear Wheel Size	-	17
Wheel Type	-	Alloy
Front Suspension	WP XPLOR 48 / Compression, rebound, preload	4musfork
Rear Suspension	WP XPLOR Monoshock with PDS / Compression (high and low speed), rebound, hydraulic preload	Progressive linkage& preload adjustable moNoshock& aluminium double-sided swingarm
Front Tyre Size	2.50 x 21	120/70 - ZR17

Instrumentation

890 Adventure R Instrumentation	Monster Instrumentation
Riding Modes Switch	Yes	Yes
Touch Screen Display	-	No
Fuel level guage	-	Yes
Gear Indicator	-	Yes
Tachometer	-	Digital
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Odometer	Digital	Digital

Exterior

890 Adventure R Exterior	Monster Exterior
Daytime Running Lights	-	Yes
LED headlight	-	Yes

Warranty

890 Adventure R Warranty	Monster Warranty
Basic Warranty	-	2 Years or Unlimited km

Body & Suspension

890 Adventure R Body & Suspension	Monster Body & Suspension
Colors	890 Adventure R Colours	Monster Colours
Images	890 Adventure R Images	Monster Images
Frame Type	-	Aluminum alloy Front Frame

Engine & Transmission

890 Adventure R Engine & Transmission	Monster Engine & Transmission
Gear Shifting Pattern	-	1 Down 5 Up
Spark Plugs	-	1 Per Cylinder
Engine Capacity	889 cc	937 cc
Engine Type	2-cylinder 4-stroke parallel twin	Testatretta 11?& V2 - 90?& 4 valves per cylinder& desmodromic valvetrain& liquid cooled
No. of Cylinders	-	2
No. of valves per cylinder	-	4
Transmission Type	-	Manual
Battery Capacity	-	0.078 kwh
Top Speed	-	200 kmph
Bore x Stroke	90.7 mm x 68.8 mm	94 mm x 67.5 mm
Configuration	Twin Cylinder	Twin Cylinder
Cooling type	-	Liquid Cooled
Fuelling	-	Fuel Injection
Max Power	105 hp @ 8000 rpm	109.96 bhp @ 9250 rpm
Max Torque	100 Nm @ 6500 rpm	93 Nm @ 6500 rpm

Comfort & Convenience

890 Adventure R Comfort & Convenience	Monster Comfort & Convenience
Average Speed Indicator	-	Yes
Call/SMS Alerts	-	Yes
Front Storage Box	-	No
Geo Fencing	-	No
Low Battery Indicator	-	Yes
Low Oil Indicator	-	Yes
Pillion Backrest	-	No
Pillion Footrest	-	Yes
Riding Modes	-	3
Service Reminder Indicator	-	Yes
Under Seat Storage	-	No
GPS & Navigation	-	Yes
Console Type	Digital	Digital
Distance to Empty Indicator	-	Yes
Engine Kill Switch	-	Yes

Safety

890 Adventure R Safety	Monster Safety
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	Yes	Yes
Hazard Warning Indicator	-	Yes
Hazard Warning Switch	-	Yes
Radial Tyres	-	Yes
Side Stand Alarm	No	Yes
Pass Light	-	Yes
Pillion Grabrail	-	Yes
Turn Signal	-	LED
ABS - Anti-lock braking system	Yes	Yes
Power Modes	-	3
Slipper Clutch	-	Wet Multiplate with Assist and Slipper Clutch
Traction Control System	-	Yes

Dimensions & Capacity

890 Adventure R Dimensions & Capacity	Monster Dimensions & Capacity
Length	-	2083 mm
Width	-	868 mm
Height	-	1236 mm
Wheelbase	1528 mm	1474 mm
Ground Clearance	263 mm	202 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	-	14 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity	-	3.11 Litres
Body Type	-	Sports Bike
Seat Height	880 mm	820 mm
Unladden/Kerb Weight	196 kg	188 kg

Pros & Cons

890 Adventure R Pros & Cons	Monster Pros & Cons
Pros	Powerful 889cc twin-cylinder engine Off-road friendly components and tyres Rally-inspired bodywork and graphics 5-inch TFT mineral glass display to offer scratch and glare resistance and comes with turn-by-turn navigation Offers good comfort for long travel
Cons	High price point Not suitable for short riders Expansive to maintain

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Detailed Comparison of KTM 890 Adventure R and Ducati Monster

Safety

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

Transmission

KTM 890 Adventure R comes with 6 transmission and Monster comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.

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