Ducati DesertX 2023 vs. KTM 500 EXC 2014

Ducati DesertX 2023

Ducati DesertX 2023

KTM 500 EXC 2014

KTM 500 EXC 2014

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Technical Specifications Ducati DesertX 2023 compared to KTM 500 EXC 2014

Ducati DesertX 2023
KTM 500 EXC 2014

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore94 mmBore95 mm
StrokeStroke67.5 mmStroke72 mm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio13.3 Compression Ratio11.8
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric, Kick
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath, AntihoppingClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders1
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement937 ccmDisplacement510.4 ccm

Suspension Front

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

Suspension Rear

BrandBrandKayabaBrandWP

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typeCentral tube

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 width140 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height70 %Rear tyre height80 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter18 inchRear tyre diameter18 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,608 mmWheelbase1,482 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height875 mmSeat Height970 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity21 lFuel Tank Capacity9 l

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 500 EXC 2014

KTM 500 EXC 2014

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Ducati DesertX vs KTM 500 EXC

Price Ducati DesertX

Model year
Current average market prices

Price KTM 500 EXC

Unfortunately, the data available to us is not sufficient to provide meaningful price information for this model.

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