CFMoto 1000MT-X vs Ducati DesertX: specs compared
Side-by-side specs of the CFMoto 1000MT-X (2026-present) and the Ducati DesertX (2026-present), using the latest model year of each.
Key differences
- Power: CFMoto 1000MT-X 111.2 hp, Ducati DesertX 110.3 hp.
- Torque: CFMoto 1000MT-X 105 Nm, Ducati DesertX 92 Nm.
- Weight: CFMoto 1000MT-X 230 kg, Ducati DesertX 209 kg.
Key figures
Power hp
- CFMoto 1000MT-X (2026-present)111.2 (best)
- Ducati DesertX (2026-present)110.3
Torque Nm
- CFMoto 1000MT-X (2026-present)105 (best)
- Ducati DesertX (2026-present)92
Weight kg
- CFMoto 1000MT-X (2026-present)230
- Ducati DesertX (2026-present)209 (best)
Full specs
| Specification |  2026-present · Crafted Remove |  2026-present Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Adventure | Adventure |
| Years | 2026-present | 2026-present |
| Engine | two-cylinder in-line, parallel , 4 strokes, set at 285° Injection Ø n/a Cooling system : liquid 2 ACT 4 valves per cylinder 946.20 cc 112.80 ch (111.20 hp) to 8,500 rpm 10.70 mkg (105 Nm) to 6,250 rpm | 890cc 90° V2, 4 valves/cyl, intake VVT, non-desmodromic (spring valves) — replaces 937cc Testastretta 11° desmo twin for the base DesertX nameplate only |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Displacement | 946 cc | 890 cc |
| Power | 111.2 hp @ 8,500 rpmBest | 110.3 hp @ 9,000 rpm |
| Torque | 105 Nm @ 6,250 rpmBest | 92 Nm @ 7,000 rpm |
| Transmission | 6 stage gearbox , manual - standard shifter Secondary by chain | 6-speed gearbox, hydraulically-actuated wet multiplate slipper clutch, Ducati Quick Shift up/down 2.0 standard; final drive: Chain, 520 |
| Final drive | chain | chain |
| Weight | 230 kg (wet) | 209 kg (wet)Best |
| Seat height | Not available | 880 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 22.5 LBest | 18 L |
| Front suspension | Reverse telescopic hydraulic fork, 48 mm diameter / Kayaba (KYB) , Wheel travel : 230 mm (9.06 in) Preload, compression and rebound adjustment | 46mm KYB fully adjustable USD fork, independently settable legs, 230mm travel |
| Rear suspension | Single shock absorber / Kayaba (KYB) , Wheel travel : 230 mm (9.06 in) Preload, compression and rebound adjustment | KYB fully adjustable monoshock with remote preload adjuster, 220mm travel |
| Brake system | ABS | Bosch Cornering ABS (4 levels), disengageable in Enduro/Rally modes |
| Front brake | 2 Brembo discs Ø 320 mm (12.6 in), radial mounting, 4-piston caliper | Dual 305mm discs with Brembo M4.32 radial calipers |
| Rear brake | 1 Brembo disc Ø 260 mm (10.24 in), 2-piston caliper | 265mm disc with floating caliper |
| Front tire | 90/90-21 | 90/90-21 Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR |
| Rear tire | 150/70-18 | 150/70R18 Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR |
| Quickshifter | Not available | Yes |
| Launch price | Not available | AUD 28,125 (Australia, ride-away price) |