Ducati DesertX 2023 vs. Yamaha XT660Z Tenere 2013

Ducati DesertX 2023

Ducati DesertX 2023

Yamaha XT660Z Tenere 2013

Yamaha XT660Z Tenere 2013

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Technical Specifications Ducati DesertX 2023 compared to Yamaha XT660Z Tenere 2013

Ducati DesertX 2023
Yamaha XT660Z Tenere 2013

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore94 mmBore100 mm
StrokeStroke67.5 mmStroke84 mm
Engine powerEngine power110 HPEngine power48 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power9,250 rpmRpm at Max. Power6,000 rpm
TorqueTorque92 NmTorque58 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,500 rpmRpm at Torque5,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio13.3 Compression Ratio10
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears5
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders1
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
DisplacementDisplacement937 ccmDisplacement660 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionTelescopic fork

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc

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 width130 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height70 %Rear tyre height80 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter18 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,608 mmWheelbase1,500 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height875 mmSeat Height895 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)223 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)209 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity21 lFuel Tank Capacity23 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyA2, ALicense compliancyA2

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Ducati DesertX 2023

Ducati DesertX 2023

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

Yamaha XT660Z Tenere 2013

Yamaha XT660Z Tenere 2013

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Average Market Price Ducati DesertX vs Yamaha XT660Z Tenere

Price Ducati DesertX

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