Ducati DesertX 2022 vs. KTM 990 Adventure S 2009

Ducati DesertX 2022

KTM 990 Adventure S 2009

Overview - Ducati DesertX 2022 vs KTM 990 Adventure S 2009

Ducati DesertX 2022

KTM 990 Adventure S 2009

Technical Specifications Ducati DesertX 2022 compared to KTM 990 Adventure S 2009

Ducati DesertX 2022

KTM 990 Adventure S 2009

Ducati DesertX 2022

KTM 990 Adventure S 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	94 mm	Bore	101 mm
Stroke	Stroke	67.5 mm	Stroke	62.4 mm
Engine power	Engine power	110 HP	Engine power	98 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,250 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	92 Nm	Torque	95 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	13.3	Compression Ratio	11.5
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	937 ccm	Displacement	999 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Brand	Brand	Kayaba	Brand	WP

Suspension Rear

Brand	Brand	Kayaba	Brand	WP

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Tubular

Brakes Front

Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Double piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Semi-Schwimmsattel	Shock mount	Floating caliper
Brand	Brand	Brembo	Brand	Brembo

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper
Brand	Brand	Brembo	Brand	Brembo

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	21 inch	Front tyre diameter	18 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,608 mm	Wheelbase	1,570 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	875 mm	Seat Height	915 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	21 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	22 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A2, A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Ducati DesertX 2022

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 passenger

KTM 990 Adventure S 2009

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

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Ducati DesertX 2022 vs. KTM 990 Adventure S 2009

Overview - Ducati DesertX 2022 vs KTM 990 Adventure S 2009

Technical Specifications Ducati DesertX 2022 compared to KTM 990 Adventure S 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Suspension Front

Suspension Rear

Chassis

Brakes Front

Brakes Rear

Dimensions and Weights

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Ducati DesertX 2022

KTM 990 Adventure S 2009

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Ducati DesertX vs KTM 990 Adventure S

Price Ducati DesertX

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