Ducati Monster 1200 vs KTM 1290 Super Adventure S

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show more imgEngine
Ducati Monster 1200 Standard
KTM 1290 Super Adventure S
Max Power
133.15 bhp
158.2 bhp
Max Torque
124 Nm @ 7750 rpm
138 Nm
Compression Ratio
13.0:1
N/A
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid cooled
Emission Type
BS-VI
N/A
Engine Type
Testastretta 11°, L-Twin cylinder, 4 Desmodromically actuated valves per cylinder, Dual spark
2-cylinder, 4-stroke, V 75°
Motor Type
N/A
N/A
Power Modes
Yes
N/A
Displacement
1197
1301
Bore
106 mm
108 mm
Peak Power
146 W
N/A W
Stroke
67 mm
71 mm
Valve Per Cylinder
4
N/A
show more imgTyres & Wheels
Tyre Size
Front : 120/70-ZR17, Rear : 190/55-ZR17
Front : 120/70 ZR, Rear : 120/70 ZR
Wheel Size
Front : 17 inch, Rear : 17 inch
Front : 482.6mm, Rear : 431.8mm
Wheels Type
Alloy
Alloy
Ignition
Dual Spark
N/A
Tyre Brand
N/A
N/A
Wheelbase
1485 mm
1557 mm
Radial Tyre
Yes
N/A
Tubless
N/A
Yes
show more imgBrakes
Rear Brake
Disc
Brembo 2-piston, fixed caliper, brake disc Ø 267 mm
Abs
Dual Channel
Bosch 10.3ME Combined-ABS (incl. Cornering-ABS and offroad mode)
Front Brake
Disc
2 x Brembo 4-piston, radially-mounted caliper, brake disc Ø 320 mm
Ebs
N/A
N/A
Rear Brake Diameter
245 mm
267 mm
show more imgFuel
Fuel Capacity
16 L
23 L
Fuel Reserve
N/A L
5 L
show more imgBody
Body Type
Sports Naked Bikes
Adventure Tourer
Drive Type
Chain Drive
N/A
Frame
Tubular steel Trellis frame attached to the cylinder heads
Chrome-moly tubular space frame, powder-coated
Water Proof Rating
N/A
N/A
Dry Weight
185 Kg
220 Kg
Ground Clearance
N/A mm
223 mm
Height
1125 mm
N/A mm
Kerb Weight
211 Kg
N/A Kg
Length
2124 mm
N/A mm
Saddle Height
795 mm
N/A mm
Seat Height
N/A mm
849869 mm
Width
845 mm
N/A mm
show more imgElectrical Accessories
Bluetooth Connectivity
N/A
Yes
Usb Charging Port
N/A
Yes
show more imgSwitches & Controls
Starting
Self Start
Electric starter
Engine Kill Switch
N/A
Yes
Traction Control
N/A
Yes
show more imgMeter
Display
N/A
7 Inch TFT
Fuel Gauge
N/A
Yes
Instrument Console
Digital
TFT Display
Techometer
Digital
N/A
Low Oil Indicator
N/A
Yes
Service Due Indicator
N/A
Yes
show more imgClutch & Gear
Clutch
Light action, wet, multiplate clutch with hydraulic control. Self-servo action on drive, slipper action on over-run.
PASC (TM) slipper clutch, hydraulically actuated
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
Transmission
Manual
Manual
show more imgLights
Head Light
LED
LED
Drls
Yes
N/A
Projector Headlights
N/A
Yes
Low Fuel Indicator
N/A
Yes
show more imgBattery
Battery Capacity
N/A
N/A
Charging Time Zero Hundred
N/A
N/A
Charging Time Zero Eighty
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging Time
N/A
N/A
show more imgShockers
Suspension Front
48 mm Öhlins fully adjustable USD fork
WP SAT (semi-active technology) Upside-Down Ø 48 mm
Suspension Rear
Progressive linkage with Öhlins fully adjustable monoshock, aluminium single-sided swingarm
WP SAT (semi-active technology) shock absorber
show more imgSeat
Seat Type
N/A
Split
show more imgOthers
Additional Features
Riding Modes, Power Modes, Ducati Safety Pack (Bosch cornering ABS + DTC(Ducati Traction Contro) + DWC(Ducati Wheelie Control)
N/A
Music Control
N/A
Yes
Motor Ip Rating
N/A
N/A
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
N/A
Navigation
N/A
Yes
Mobile Application
N/A
Yes
Call Sms Alerts
N/A
Yes
Cruise Control
N/A
Yes

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A. Monster 1200 is the most affordable model among the two.

A. 1290 Super Adventure S is the most expensive model among the two.

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