Ducati DesertX vs KTM 2022 RC 8C

Fuel	Petrol	Petrol
Engine Displacement	937.00 cc	889.00 cc
Engine	Ducati Testastretta 11°, L-Twin cylinders, Desmodromic valvetrain, 4 valves per cylinder	2-cylinder, 4-stroke, parallel twin
Engine Starting	--	Electric
Engine Lubrication	--	Forced oil lubrication with 2 oil pumps
Clutch	Slipper and self-servo wet multiplate clutch with hydraulic control	PASC™ antihopping clutch, mechanically operated
Fuel System	Bosch electronic fuel injection system, Ø53 mm throttle bodies with ride-by-wire system	Fuel injection system on the KTM RC 8C features sensors in each throttle body, which measure the manifold pressure and adjust the mixture accordingly per cylinder. Two dedicated engine mappings are available, wet and dry, that can be easily selected from the handlebar.
Cooling System	Liquid cooled	Liquid cooled
Maximum Power	110 PS(81 kW) @ 9250 RPM	126 PS
Maximum Torque	92 NM @ 6500 RPM	101 NM
Seating Capacity	2	--
Transmission	6 speeds	6-speed
Gear Shift Pattern	--	1-N-2-3-4-5-6
Drivetrain	Primary drive : Straight cut gears, ratio 1.85 : 1 Ratio : 1=38/14, 2=31/17, 28=28/20, 4=26/22, 5=24/23, 6=23/25 Final drive: Chain, front sprocket Z15, rear sprocket Z49	--
Riding Modes	6 Riding modes	--
Display	5’’ TFT colour display	5” TFT-display AIM MXS 1.2 RACE dashboard and data logger with integrated GPS function
Frame	Tubular steel trellis frame	Chrome-molybdenum steel tubular space frame, powder-coated
Fork	--	43 mm Front Fork
Chain	--	520
Headlamp	LED	--
Taillamp	LED	--

Front	Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR 90/90 - 21 M/C 54V M+S TL (A)	Pirelli Diablo 120/70R17 NHS SC1
Rear	Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR 150/70 R18 M/C 70V M+S TL	Pirelli Diablo 180/60R17 SBK SC1
Wheel / RIM	Front Wheel: Cross-spoked, tubeless, 2.15’’x21’’ Rear Wheel: Cross-spoked, tubeless, 4.5’’x18’’	Front Wheel: Lightweight Dymag UP7X forged aluminum wheels - 3.5" x 17" Rear Wheel : Lightweight Dymag UP7X forged aluminum wheels 6 "x 17"

Front	2 x 320 mm aluminum flange semi-floating discs, Radial mount Brembo monobloc 4-pistons calipers, Bosch Cornering ABS	290 mm 2 x Brembo Stylema Monobloc four piston, radially mounted caliper
Rear	265 mm disc, Brembo floating 2 pistons caliper, Bosch Cornering ABS	230 mm Brembo twin-piston floating calliper, brake disc

Front	KYB Ø 46 mm upside-down fork, fully adjustable	WPXACTPRO7543 Front suspension travel : 120 mm
Rear	KYB monoshock, fully adjustable, remote preload adjustment, aluminium double-sided swingarm	WPAPEXPRO7746 Rear suspension travel : 120 mm

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Length	--	--
Kerb Weight	223	140
Seat Height	875	820
Wheelbase	1608 mm	--
Ground Clearance	--	150 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	21 litres	16 litres

Features	Standard Equipment - Ducati Safety Pack (Cornering ABS, Ducati Traction Control) - Riding Modes - Power Modes - Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC) - Engine Brake Control (EBC) - Ducati Quick Shift up/down (DQS) - Cruise control - Full LED lighting system - DRL, Ducati brake light (DBL) - USB power socket - 12V socket - Self canceling turn indicators - Steering damper Key Features - 21"/18" wheel combination - Generous ground clearance - Kayaba long stroke suspension - Advanced electronics, dedicated to versatility - Wide gear ratio - Reliable in different uses - Lightweight engine tuned for off-road use	Front Brake Lever Protection Carbon Fiber Front Fender Features A Quick Release System QUICKSHIFTER + system Rain Light
Additional Details	Exhaust: Stainless steel single mufler, catalytic converter and 2 lambda probes Wheel Travel (Front/Rear) : 230 mm (9.06 in) - 220 mm (8.66 in) Rake: 27.6° Trail: 122 mm CO2 Emissions : 133 g/km Consumption: 5.6 l/100 km	EMS: Bosch EMS with RBW STEERING HEAD ANGLE : 66.7 °
Accessories	For Touring - Aluminium side cases and top cases, - The central stand - Heated grips and additional LED lights are available. For off-road use - The rally saddle is available - Reinforced Handguards - Protective Grilles For Headlight And Radiator - Further reinforced engine guard and tubular protection bars	--