KTM 890 Adventure R 2023 vs. Ducati DesertX 2024

KTM 890 Adventure R 2023

KTM 890 Adventure R 2023

Ducati DesertX 2024

Ducati DesertX 2024

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Overview - KTM 890 Adventure R 2023 vs Ducati DesertX 2024

KTM 890 Adventure R 2023

KTM 890 Adventure R 2023

Ducati DesertX 2024

Ducati DesertX 2024

Technical Specifications KTM 890 Adventure R 2023 compared to Ducati DesertX 2024

KTM 890 Adventure R 2023
Ducati DesertX 2024
KTM 890 Adventure R 2023
KTM 890 Adventure R 2023
Ducati DesertX 2024
Ducati DesertX 2024

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeV
BoreBore90.7 mmBore94 mm
StrokeStroke68.8 mmStroke67.5 mm
Engine powerEngine power105 HPEngine power110 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power9,250 rpm
TorqueTorque100 NmTorque92 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,500 rpmRpm at Torque6,500 rpm
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDesmodromic, DOHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement889 ccmDisplacement937 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
BrandBrandWPBrandKayaba
DiameterDiameter48 mmDiameter46 mm
TravelTravel240 mmTravel230 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, Preload, ReboundAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
BrandBrandWPBrandKayaba
TravelTravel240 mmTravel220 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, Preload, ReboundAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound
MaterialMaterialAluminiumMaterialAluminium

Chassis

FrameFrameChromium-molybdenumFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeTubular, Load-bearing engineFrame typeTubular
RakeRake63.7 degreeRake62.4 degree

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter320 mmDiameter320 mm
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
ActuationActuationHydraulicActuationHydraulic
TechnologyTechnologyradialTechnologyradial, Monoblock

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter260 mmDiameter265 mm
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Traction controlAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsRiding modes, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Shift assistant with blipper, Cruise control, Traction control, Anti-wheelie

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width90 mmFront tyre width90 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height90 %Front tyre height90 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter21 inchFront tyre diameter21 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width150 mmRear tyre width150 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height70 %Rear tyre height70 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter18 inchRear tyre diameter18 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,528 mmWheelbase1,608 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height880 mmSeat Height875 mm
Dry Weight (with ABS)Dry Weight (with ABS)196 kgDry Weight (with ABS)202 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity20 lFuel Tank Capacity21 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA2, A
RangeRange444 kmRange375 km
Combined CO2 emissionsCombined CO2 emissions105 g/kmCombined CO2 emissions133 g/km
Combined fuel consumptionCombined fuel consumption4.5 l/100kmCombined fuel consumption5.6 l/100km

Equipment

EquipmentEquipmentConnectivity, LED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, TFT displayEquipmentConnectivity, Heated grips, LED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, TFT display

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 890 Adventure R 2023

KTM 890 Adventure R 2023

If you can't get to a place on the 890 Adventure R, you probably can't get there at all on a touring enduro. It is the right choice when things get really rough. Long suspension travel and a high seat underline the serious visual appearance, the 890 Adventure R is no dazzler offroad. All the more surprising, then, that it also cuts a very good figure on the road.

Off-road capable chassis

harmonious ergonomics (especially for tall pilots)

agile handling

powerful engine

comprehensive electronics package

cornering ABS incl. off-road mode standard

finely controllable brakes

Traction control depending on lean angle

Standard seat rather hard padded

Seat height challenging for small riders

Useful features such as Quickshifter+ at extra cost

Ducati DesertX 2024

Ducati DesertX 2024

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price KTM 890 Adventure R vs Ducati DesertX

Price KTM 890 Adventure R

Model year
Current average market prices

Price Ducati DesertX

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Current average market prices

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