KTM 990 Adventure 2008 vs. Ducati DesertX 2022

KTM 990 Adventure 2008

KTM 990 Adventure 2008

Ducati DesertX 2022

Ducati DesertX 2022

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Technical Specifications KTM 990 Adventure 2008 compared to Ducati DesertX 2022

KTM 990 Adventure 2008
Ducati DesertX 2022

Engine and Drive Train

Engine powerEngine power98 HPEngine power110 HP
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement999 ccmDisplacement937 ccm

Dimensions and Weights

WheelbaseWheelbase1,570 mmWheelbase1,608 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height860 mmSeat Height875 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity22 lFuel Tank Capacity21 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA2, A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 990 Adventure 2008

KTM 990 Adventure 2008

The KTM Adventure is the best cure for all frustrated superbike riders. Anyone who has lost the joy of road riding in recent years and confines their motorbike activities exclusively to the racetrack will soon find a KTM Adventure in their garage.

Sporty, powerful engine

sporty gearbox

uncompromising chassis

comfortable seating position

ABS.

Riding comfort lower than on other touring enduros

overall set-up very sporty

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

Price Comparison Average Market Price KTM 990 Adventure vs Ducati DesertX

Price KTM 990 Adventure

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Price Ducati DesertX

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