Ducati DesertX 2022 vs. KTM 990 Adventure R 2011

Ducati DesertX 2022

Ducati DesertX 2022

KTM 990 Adventure R 2011

KTM 990 Adventure R 2011

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Overview - Ducati DesertX 2022 vs KTM 990 Adventure R 2011

Ducati DesertX 2022

Ducati DesertX 2022

KTM 990 Adventure R 2011

KTM 990 Adventure R 2011

Technical Specifications Ducati DesertX 2022 compared to KTM 990 Adventure R 2011

Ducati DesertX 2022
KTM 990 Adventure R 2011

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore94 mmBore101 mm
StrokeStroke67.5 mmStroke62.4 mm
Engine powerEngine power110 HPEngine power115 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power9,250 rpmRpm at Max. Power8,750 rpm
TorqueTorque92 NmTorque100 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,500 rpmRpm at Torque6,750 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio13.3 Compression Ratio11.5
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath, AntihoppingClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement937 ccmDisplacement999 ccm

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
WheelbaseWheelbase1,608 mmWheelbase1,570 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height875 mmSeat Height915 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity21 lFuel Tank Capacity19.5 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyA2, ALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Ducati DesertX 2022

Ducati DesertX 2022

The new DesertX is the latest Ducati model to be powered by the new 890cc V2 engine. And it is also the model that benefits most from the new engine. It remains as sporty, adventurous and stable as ever, but thanks to its user-friendly engine, it also excels in everyday riding and on more off-road terrain. The biggest area for improvement is long-distance comfort, though that’s really just nit-picking. The new DesertX is a very well-rounded package, offering plenty of performance both on and off the tarmac and with hardly any notable weaknesses.

A V2 engine that is very easy to control yet sporty and revvy

strong torque at low revs

very good gear ratios

high chassis stability

very good off-road ergonomics

finely tuned electronics

good feel for the front wheel

precise modulation of the front brake

practical improvements compared to the previous model

cruise control, quickshifter and USB-A and USB-C as standard

Wind protection at 1.85 m is rather average

the quickshifter can be a bit sensitive to accidental contact with boots

the rear brake has a long free travel

the passenger footrest gets in the way a bit with large boots

KTM 990 Adventure R 2011

KTM 990 Adventure R 2011

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Average Market Price Ducati DesertX vs KTM 990 Adventure R

Price Ducati DesertX

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Price KTM 990 Adventure R

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