KTM 990 Adventure 2012 vs. Ducati DesertX Rally 2025

KTM 990 Adventure 2012

KTM 990 Adventure 2012

Ducati DesertX Rally 2025

Ducati DesertX Rally 2025

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Overview - KTM 990 Adventure 2012 vs Ducati DesertX Rally 2025

KTM 990 Adventure 2012

KTM 990 Adventure 2012

Ducati DesertX Rally 2025

Ducati DesertX Rally 2025

Technical Specifications KTM 990 Adventure 2012 compared to Ducati DesertX Rally 2025

KTM 990 Adventure 2012
Ducati DesertX Rally 2025

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore101 mmBore94 mm
StrokeStroke62.4 mmStroke67.5 mm
Engine powerEngine power115 HPEngine power110 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,750 rpmRpm at Max. Power9,250 rpm
TorqueTorque100 NmTorque92 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,750 rpmRpm at Torque6,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.5 Compression Ratio13.3
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement999 ccmDisplacement937 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
BrandBrandWPBrandKayaba

Suspension Rear

BrandBrandWPBrandKayaba

Chassis

FrameFrameChromium-molybdenumFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typeTubular

Brakes Front

PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonFour pistons
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountSemi-Schwimmsattel
BrandBrandBremboBrandBrembo

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFloating caliper
BrandBrandBremboBrandBrembo

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width90 mmFront tyre width90 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height90 %Front tyre height90 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter21 inchFront tyre diameter21 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width150 mmRear tyre width150 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height70 %Rear tyre height70 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter18 inchRear tyre diameter18 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,570 mmWheelbase1,625 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height860 mmSeat Height910 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity19.5 lFuel Tank Capacity21 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA2, A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 990 Adventure 2012

KTM 990 Adventure 2012

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Ducati DesertX Rally 2025

Ducati DesertX Rally 2025

The Ducati Desert X Rally sets new standards in the medium-weight touring enduro segment and impresses with its outstanding off-road capabilities. Its high-quality suspension, consisting of Öhlins steering dampers and Kayaba components, provides a safe and familiar riding experience, even on difficult off-road terrain. The V2 engine offers both sporty aggressiveness and a smooth riding style. Overall, the Ducati Desert X Rally offers an impressive blend of sportiness and comfort. The biggest drawback is the price, which is significantly higher than the competition

Optics Ergonomics

Engine management

Suspension

Power Processing

price

Manageable on-board tools

side stand too long

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price KTM 990 Adventure vs Ducati DesertX Rally

Price KTM 990 Adventure

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Price Ducati DesertX Rally

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