Ducati Monster vs KTM 890 Adventure R

Last Updated: August 26, 2026

Ducati Monster price starts at Rs. 13.99 Lakh, which is Rs. 1.81 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of KTM 890 Adventure R, priced at Rs. 15.80 Lakh. On the performance front, the Monster uses a 890cc engine producing 111 PS @ 9000 rpm and the 890 Adventure R a 889cc engine producing 104.69 PS @ 8000 rpm. If you're deciding between the Monster and 890 Adventure R, the Monster is the better pick for affordability and performance.

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Monster vs 890 Adventure R Comparison Summary

Specification Ducati MonsterKTM 890 Adventure R
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 13.99 LakhRs. 15.80 Lakh
Mileage Not Available22.22 kmpl
Engine 890 cc889 cc
Max power 111 PS @ 9000 rpm104.69 PS @ 8000 rpm
Kerb weight Not Available215 Kg

Monster vs 890 Adventure R Key Highlights

Basic Info Ducati Monster RedKTM 890 Adventure R STD
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Brand Name Ducati KTM
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 13.99 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 15.80 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Ducati V2 engine, 90° V2, 4 valves per cylinder, intake variable valves timing system, liquid cooled 2 Cylinder, 4 Stroke, Parallel Twin
Max Power 111 PS @ 9000 rpm 104.69 PS @ 8000 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Ducati Monster Colors
KTM 890 Adventure R Colors
Wheel Size Front :-17 Inch,Rear :-17 Inch Front :-533.4 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Spoke
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 38,304 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 43,260 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 38,225 Monster Insurance Rs. 40,863 890 Adventure R Insurance
Brochure N/A
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Spark Plugs
Not Available
1 Per Cylinder
Valves (per cylinder)
4
4
Claimed Top Speed
Not Available
210 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Flex Fuel Blend
E20
Not Available
Engine Type
Ducati V2 engine, 90° V2, 4 valves per cylinder, intake variable valves timing system, liquid cooled
2 Cylinder, 4 Stroke, Parallel Twin
Engine Displacement
890 cc
889 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
111 PS @ 9000 rpm
104.69 PS @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque
91.1 Nm @ 7250 rpm
100 Nm @ 6500 rpm
Bore
96 mm
90.7 mm
Stroke
61.5 mm
68.8 mm
Number Of Cylinders
2
2
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
13.1:1
13.5:1

Front Brake
Double Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Caliper
Not Available
4 Piston
Rear Caliper
Not Available
2 Piston

Mileage (Overall)
Not Available
22.22 kmpl
Average Speed
Not Available
Yes
Highway Mileage (Tested)
Not Available
22.22 kmpl
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital

Rear Suspension Preload Adjustment
Yes
Not Available
Rear Suspension Travel / Wheel Travel
145 mm
Not Available
Suspension-Front
Upside-down Showa 43 mm fork
Wp Xplor 48/Compression, Rebound, Preload, Travel - 240 mm
Suspension-Rear
Showa monoshock
Wp Xplor Monoshock With PDS/Compression (High And Low Speed), Rebound, Hydraulic Preload, Travel - 240 mm

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
Not Available
35 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
Not Available
35 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
Not Available
35 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
Not Available
35 psi
Tyre Size
Front :-120/70-18 Rear :-180/55-17
Front :-90/90-21, Rear :-150/70-18
Wheel Size
Front :-17 Inch,Rear :-17 Inch
Front :-533.4 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
Yes
Not Available
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Spoke

Dry Weight
175 kg
196 kg
Seat height
815 mm
880 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
Not Available
3 L
Wheelbase
1492 mm
1528 mm
Ground Clearance
Not Available
263 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 L
20 L
Kerb Weight
Not Available
215 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
320 mm
320 mm
Rear Brake Size
245 mm
260 mm

Battery Type
Lead Acid
Not Available
Call/SMS Alerts
Yes
Yes
Regenerative braking
Yes
Not Available
Roadside assistance
Yes
Yes
Anti-theft alert
Yes
Not Available
USB charging port
Yes
Yes
Music control
Yes
Not Available
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
Not Available
12V / 10AH
Projector head light
Yes
Not Available
Power Modes
Yes
Not Available

Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Frame Type
Monocoque Aluminium
Chromium Molybdenum Steel Frame Using The Engine As Stressed Element, Powder Coated
Digital Display Type
TFT
TFT
Malfunction Indicator
Yes
Yes
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Pillion Seat
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Not Available
Yes
Calls and Messaging
Yes
Yes
Navigation assist
Yes
Yes
Riding Modes
Sport,Road,Urban
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
Low battery alert
Yes
Yes
Brightness Control
Not Available
Yes
No. of Tripmeters
Not Available
2
Engine Temperature Indicator
Yes
Yes
Hill Hold
Yes
Not Available
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Multi-function Lock
Yes
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Yes
Additional Features/Information
Ducati Multimedia System, Auto Tyre Calibration, Ducati Power Launch
Quickshifter+
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Yes
Not Available
Gear Position Indicator
Yes
Yes
Average Fuel Economy Indicator
Yes
Yes
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Distance To Empty
Yes
Yes
Navigation Type
Turn-by-turn
Not Available
Side Stand Warning
Yes
Yes
Physical Key
Yes
Not Available
Exhaust Heat Shield
Yes
Not Available
Idle Stop/Start
Yes
Not Available
Fall Alert
Yes
Not Available
Heated Grips
Yes
Not Available
Launch Control
Not Available
Yes
Cornering ABS
Yes
Not Available
Wheelie Control
Yes
Not Available
Handlebar type
Not Available
Aluminum, tapered
Immobilizer
Yes
Not Available
Engine Brake Control
Yes
Not Available
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Super Bikes, Sports Naked Bikes, Sports Bikes
Off Road Bikes
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Bluetooth
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Single
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Mobile Application
Yes
Yes
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Clock
Yes
Digital
Low Battery Indicator
Yes
Yes
Low Oil Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Yes
Yes
Service Due Indicator
Yes
Yes
Saree Guard
Yes
Yes
Shift Light
Yes
Yes
Quick Shifter
Yes
Yes
Hazard Light Switch
Yes
Yes

Vehicle Warranty
2 Years
2 Years or 50,000 Km
Standard Warranty (Years)
2
2
Standard Warranty (kilometers)
Not Available
50000
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Ducati Monster Vs KTM 890 Adventure R FAQs

Which bike is cheaper Ducati Monster vs KTM 890 Adventure R?
The Ducati Monster is cheaper than KTM 890 Adventure R by ₹1.81 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance Ducati Monster vs KTM 890 Adventure R?
For the Red version, 890 cc Petrol engine of Monster produces 111 PS @ 9000 rpm of power and 91.1 Nm @ 7250 rpm of torque. Whereas for the STD version, 889 cc Petrol engine of 890 Adventure R produces 104.69 PS @ 8000 rpm of power and 100 Nm @ 6500 rpm of torque

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