Ducati DesertX 2023 vs. KTM 690 SMC R 2013

Ducati DesertX 2023

Ducati DesertX 2023

KTM 690 SMC R 2013

KTM 690 SMC R 2013

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Overview - Ducati DesertX 2023 vs KTM 690 SMC R 2013

Ducati DesertX 2023

Ducati DesertX 2023

KTM 690 SMC R 2013

KTM 690 SMC R 2013

Technical Specifications Ducati DesertX 2023 compared to KTM 690 SMC R 2013

Ducati DesertX 2023
KTM 690 SMC R 2013

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore94 mmBore102 mm
StrokeStroke67.5 mmStroke84.5 mm
Engine powerEngine power110 HPEngine power67 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power9,250 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpm
TorqueTorque92 NmTorque68 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,500 rpmRpm at Torque6,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio13.3 Compression Ratio12.5
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath, AntihoppingClutch TypeAntihopping
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders1
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
ValvesValvesDesmodromic, DOHCValvesRocker arm, OHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement937 ccmDisplacement690 ccm

Suspension Front

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

Suspension Rear

BrandBrandKayabaBrandWP

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameChromium-molybdenum
Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typeTubular

Brakes Front

PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
Shock mountShock mountSemi-SchwimmsattelShock mountFixed caliper
TechnologyTechnologyradial, MonoblockTechnologyradial
BrandBrandBremboBrandBrembo

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonSingle piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFloating caliper
BrandBrandBremboBrandBrembo

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width90 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height90 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter21 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width150 mmRear tyre width160 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height70 %Rear tyre height60 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter18 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,608 mmWheelbase1,480 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height875 mmSeat Height890 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity21 lFuel Tank Capacity12 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyA2, ALicense compliancyA

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 690 SMC R 2013

KTM 690 SMC R 2013

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Ducati DesertX vs KTM 690 SMC R

Price Ducati DesertX

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Price KTM 690 SMC R

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