Ducati DesertX 2023 vs. KTM 390 Adventure R 2025

Ducati DesertX 2023

Ducati DesertX 2023

KTM 390 Adventure R 2025

KTM 390 Adventure R 2025

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Technical Specifications Ducati DesertX 2023 compared to KTM 390 Adventure R 2025

Ducati DesertX 2023
KTM 390 Adventure R 2025

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore94 mmBore89 mm
StrokeStroke67.5 mmStroke64 mm
Engine powerEngine power110 HPEngine power44 HP
TorqueTorque92 NmTorque39 Nm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio13.3 Compression Ratio12.6
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath, AntihoppingClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders1
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDesmodromic, DOHCValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement937 ccmDisplacement398.7 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
BrandBrandKayabaBrandWP
DiameterDiameter46 mmDiameter43 mm
TravelTravel230 mmTravel230 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, Preload, ReboundAdjustmentCompression, Rebound

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
BrandBrandKayabaBrandWP
TravelTravel220 mmTravel230 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, Preload, ReboundAdjustmentPreload, Rebound

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameChromium-molybdenum
Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typeTubular
RakeRake62.4 degreeRake62.9 degree

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeSingle disk
DiameterDiameter320 mmDiameter320 mm
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonDouble piston
Shock mountShock mountSemi-SchwimmsattelShock mountFloating caliper
TechnologyTechnologyradial, MonoblockTechnologyradial
BrandBrandBremboBrandBybre

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter265 mmDiameter240 mm
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonSingle piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFloating caliper
BrandBrandBremboBrandBybre

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsRiding modes, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Shift assistant with blipper, Cruise control, Traction control, Anti-wheelieAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Cruise control, Traction control

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 width140 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height70 %Rear tyre height80 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter18 inchRear tyre diameter18 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,608 mmWheelbase1,481 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height875 mmSeat Height870 mm
Dry Weight (with ABS)Dry Weight (with ABS)202 kgDry Weight (with ABS)165 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity21 lFuel Tank Capacity14 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyA2, ALicense compliancyA2
RangeRange375 kmRange430 km
Combined CO2 emissionsCombined CO2 emissions133 g/kmCombined CO2 emissions79 g/km
Combined fuel consumptionCombined fuel consumption5.6 l/100kmCombined fuel consumption3.4 l/100km

Equipment

EquipmentEquipmentConnectivity, Heated grips, LED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, TFT displayEquipmentConnectivity, LED-Headlights, TFT display

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Ducati DesertX 2023

Ducati DesertX 2023

The first real enduro of the modern era from Ducati has succeeded - and how! A heart-warming design in the look of the glorious 90s Dakar bikes but packed with noble components and state-of-the-art technology. The high-quality and stable chassis concept really comes into its own in both on- and off-road use. The DesertX immediately conveys an unbelievably confident and safe riding feeling. The straddle that Ducati has managed with the suspension elements is also admirable, whether on or off road, it simply feels good.

great chassis with fully adjustable suspension

sophisticated driving modes

powerful engine

powerful brake

well thought-out detail solutions

extensive standard equipment

Smooth running of the engine in the lower rev range

Suspension response slightly behind that of the fork

Very high, non-adjustable seat height

Little space and no handholds for pillion riders.

KTM 390 Adventure R 2025

KTM 390 Adventure R 2025

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Ducati DesertX vs KTM 390 Adventure R

Price Ducati DesertX

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Price KTM 390 Adventure R

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