Ducati DesertX vs KTM 890 Adventure: specs compared
Side-by-side specs of the Ducati DesertX (2026-present) and the KTM 890 Adventure (2026-present), using the latest model year of each.
Key differences
- Power: Ducati DesertX 110.3 hp, KTM 890 Adventure 103.6 hp.
- Torque: Ducati DesertX 92 Nm, KTM 890 Adventure 100 Nm.
- Weight: Ducati DesertX 209 kg, KTM 890 Adventure 215 kg.
Key figures
Power hp
- Ducati DesertX (2026-present)110.3 (best)
- KTM 890 Adventure (2026-present)103.6
Torque Nm
- Ducati DesertX (2026-present)92
- KTM 890 Adventure (2026-present)100 (best)
Weight kg
- Ducati DesertX (2026-present)209 (best)
- KTM 890 Adventure (2026-present)215
Full specs
| Specification |  2026-present Remove |  2026-present · R Rally Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Adventure | Adventure |
| Years | 2026-present | 2026-present |
| Engine | 890cc 90° V2, 4 valves/cyl, intake VVT, non-desmodromic (spring valves) — replaces 937cc Testastretta 11° desmo twin for the base DesertX nameplate only | two-cylinder online , 4 strokes Injection, 46 mm diameter Cooling system : liquid 2 ACT 4 valves per cylinder 889 cc 105 ch (103.60 hp) to 8,000 rpm 10.20 mkg (100 Nm) to 6,500 rpm |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Displacement | 890 cc | 889 cc |
| Power | 110.3 hp @ 9,000 rpmBest | 103.6 hp @ 8,000 rpm |
| Torque | 92 Nm @ 7,000 rpm | 100 Nm @ 6,500 rpmBest |
| Transmission | 6-speed gearbox, hydraulically-actuated wet multiplate slipper clutch, Ducati Quick Shift up/down 2.0 standard; final drive: Chain, 520 | 6 stage gearbox , manual - standard shifter Secondary by chain |
| Final drive | chain | chain |
| Weight | 209 kg (wet)Best | 215 kg (wet) |
| Seat height | 880 mm | 910 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 18 L | 20 LBest |
| Front suspension | 46mm KYB fully adjustable USD fork, independently settable legs, 230mm travel | Reverse-action telescopic hydraulic fork, 48 mm diameter, XPLOR PRO 7548 / White Power (WP) , Wheel travel : 270 mm (10.63 in) Preload, compression and rebound adjustment |
| Rear suspension | KYB fully adjustable monoshock with remote preload adjuster, 220mm travel | XPLOR PRO 6746 Single Shock Absorber / White Power (WP) , Wheel travel : 270 mm (10.63 in) Preload, compression and rebound adjustment |
| Brake system | Bosch Cornering ABS (4 levels), disengageable in Enduro/Rally modes | ABS |
| Front brake | Dual 305mm discs with Brembo M4.32 radial calipers | 2 discs Ø 320 mm (12.6 in), radial mounting, 4-piston caliper |
| Rear brake | 265mm disc with floating caliper | 1 disc Ø 260 mm (10.24 in), 2-piston caliper |
| Front tire | 90/90-21 Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR | 90/90-21 |
| Rear tire | 150/70R18 Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR | 150/70-18 |
| Quickshifter | Yes | Not available |
| Launch price | AUD 28,125 (Australia, ride-away price) | Not available |