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Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled 2018 vs. KTM 690 SMC R 2020

Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled 2018

Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled 2018

KTM 690 SMC R 2020

KTM 690 SMC R 2020

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Overview - Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled 2018 vs KTM 690 SMC R 2020

Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled 2018

Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled 2018

KTM 690 SMC R 2020

KTM 690 SMC R 2020

Technical Specifications Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled 2018 compared to KTM 690 SMC R 2020

Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled 2018
KTM 690 SMC R 2020
Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled 2018
Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled 2018
KTM 690 SMC R 2020
KTM 690 SMC R 2020

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore88 mmBore105 mm
StrokeStroke66 mmStroke80 mm
Engine powerEngine power73 HPEngine power75 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,250 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpm
TorqueTorque67 NmTorque73.5 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque5,750 rpmRpm at Torque5,600 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11 Compression Ratio12.7
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeAntihopping
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders1
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder2Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDesmodromicValvesRocker arm, OHC
CoolingCoolingAirCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement803 ccmDisplacement690 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
DiameterDiameter46 mmDiameter48 mm
TravelTravel200 mmTravel215 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
Shock mountShock mountDeflectionShock mountDeflection
BrandBrandKayabaBrandWP
TravelTravel200 mmTravel240 mm

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameChromium-molybdenum
Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typeTubular
RakeRake66 degreeRake63.6 degree
TrailTrail112 mmTrail107.7 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeSingle diskTypeSingle disk
DiameterDiameter330 mmDiameter300 mm
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
TechnologyTechnologyradial, MonoblockTechnologyradial
BrandBrandBremboBrandBrembo

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter245 mmDiameter240 mm
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABSAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Riding modes, Ride by Wire

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter19 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width170 mmRear tyre width160 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height60 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,585 mmWheelbase1,470 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height860 mmSeat Height890 mm
Dry Weight (with ABS)Dry Weight (with ABS)191 kgDry Weight (with ABS)147 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity13.5 lFuel Tank Capacity13.5 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled 2018

Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled 2018

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

KTM 690 SMC R 2020

KTM 690 SMC R 2020

A large, powerful single cylinder, a stable chassis, just over 160 kg of tractive weight and modern electronics for support - the key data alone suggests a lot of riding pleasure. In 2024, the SMC-R may be a little dusty in some respects and is no longer the undisputed queen of road-legal supermotos, but it can still offer a lot of supermoto fun and performance.

Powerful engine

Electronics can support safety or supermoto manoeuvres as required

Stable, fully adjustable suspension

Agile riding performance

Good ergonomics

Low fuel consumption

Great quickshifter

Old LC display and halogen headlights no longer up to date

Suspension could absorb small bumps more harmoniously

Brakes not overly sensitive

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled vs KTM 690 SMC R

Price Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled

Model year
Current average market prices

Price KTM 690 SMC R

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Current average market prices

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