Ducati Desertx vs Ktm 390 Adventure X

Autocar India

Ducati Desertx

Rally

25.34 lakh

Ktm 390 Adventure X

Standard

3.28 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Max Engine Torque

92 Nm @ 6500 rpm
39 Nm @ 6500 rpm

Valvetrain

4 Valves/Cyl
4 Valves/Cyl

Stroke

67.5 mm
64 mm

Spark Plugs

1 Per Cylinder
1 Per Cylinder

Bore

94 mm
89 mm

Max Engine Power

108.6 bhp @ 9250 rpm
45.3 bhp @ 8500 rpm

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Petrol

Cooling

Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled

Engine Displacement

937 cc
398.63 cc

Engine Type

2 cylinder
1 cylinder

Transmission Type

Manual
Manual

Clutch

Assist And Slipper Clutch
Assist And Slipper Clutch

Slipper clutch

Number of Gears

6
6

Fueling

–
N/A

Aspiration

–
N/A

Gearbox Type

–
Manual

Reverse gear

–
N/A

Fuel & Performance

Official Fuel Economy

17.8 kpl
None kmpl

Reserve Fuel Capacity

4 L
2.9 L

Fuel Tank Size

21 L
14.5 L

Top Speed

209 kph
–

Auto Start/Stop

–

Chassis & Suspension

Rear Brakes

Disc
Disc

Front Brakes

Disc
Disc

Chassis name

Tubular steel trellis frame
Split-Trellis Frame

Front Suspension Type

KYB 46mm USD fork, fully adjustable
WP APEX USD forks, 43 mm diameter, 200mm travel

Front Suspension Adjustability

Chassis type

Trellis Frame
Trellis Frame, Split Chassis

Rear Suspension Adjustability

Rear Suspension Type

KYB monoshock, fully adjustable
WP APEX Monoshock, 205mm wheel travel Adjustable for Preload (10 steps)

Rear Tyre Size

150/70 - R18
130/80 - 17

Tyre type

Tubed
Tubeless

Wheel Type

Spoke
Alloy

Calliper Type

Front - 4 Piston, Rear - 2 Piston
Front - 2 Piston, Rear - 1 Piston

Rear Wheel Size

18 inch
17 inch

Rear Brake Type

Disc
Disc

Rear Brake Size

265 mm
240 mm

Front Brake Size

320 mm
320 mm

Front Brake Type

Disc
Disc

Front Tyre Size

90/90 - 21 M/C
100/90 - 19

Front Wheel Size

21 inch
19 inch

Electronic suspension

–
N/A

Wheel Construction

–
Alloy

Dimensions

Width

960 mm
–

Wheelbase

1608 mm
1470 mm

Seat height

910 mm
825 mm

Length

2390 mm
–

Kerb Weight

223 kg
181 kg

Height

1178 mm
–

Ground Clearance

250 mm
228 mm

Adjustable seat height

–
N/A

Safety

Traction control

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Dual channel

Hazard lights

Side-stand engine cut-off

–

Features

Quickshifter

Low Oil Indicator

Navigation

Odometer

Pass-light switch

Pillion Backrest

Pillion Footrest

Pillion Grabrail

Pillion Seat

No. of Tripmeters

2
2

Shift Light

–

Stand Alarm

Start Type

Electric Start
Electric Start

Stepped Seat

Tripmeter

Tripmeters Type

Digital
Digital

Turn Signal

USB Charging Port

Daytime Running Lights

Antilock Braking System

Dual Channel ABS
Switchable ABS

Battery

12 V - 0.7 kW
12 V, 8 AH MF battery

Brake/Tail Light

LED
LED

Clock

Cruise Control

Low Battery Indicator

–

Digital Fuel Guage

Electric Start

Headlamp Type

LED
LED

Headlight Bulb Type

LED
LED

Engine-kill switch

Riding Modes

–

Keyless Lock

–

Bluetooth Connectivity

–

Headlight Type

–
Projector Headlamp

Instrumentation

Tachometer

Low Fuel Level Warning

Average Fuel Consumption

–

Average Speed

Instrument console

Digital
Digital

Trip Meter

Touchscreen

Tachometer Type

Digital
Digital

Service due indicator

Gear Indicator

Engine/Motor temperature gauge

–

TFT colour Instrument cluster

–

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