Ducati DesertX vs Indian FTR

Last Updated: August 13, 2026

Indian FTR price starts at Rs. 19.38 Lakh, which is Rs. 20,843 cheaper than the base variant of Ducati DesertX, priced at Rs. 19.59 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the DesertX offers a claimed 17.8 kmpl, while the FTR delivers 18 kmpl. On the performance front, the DesertX uses a 937cc engine producing 111.52 PS @ 9250 rpm and the FTR a 1203cc engine producing 124.7 PS. If you're deciding between the DesertX and FTR, the FTR is the better pick for affordability and mileage.

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DesertX vs FTR Comparison Summary

Specification Ducati DesertXIndian FTR
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 19.59 LakhRs. 19.38 Lakh
Mileage 17.8 kmpl18 kmpl
Engine 937 cc1203 cc
Max power 111.52 PS @ 9250 rpm124.7 PS
Kerb weight Not Available233 Kg

DesertX vs FTR Key Highlights

Basic Info Ducati DesertX STDIndian FTR Black Smoke
Rating
4 reviews
2 reviews
Brand Name Ducati Indian
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 19.59 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 19.38 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type 11° Twin-Cylinder, Desmodromic Valvetrain, 4 Valves Per Cylinder, Liquid Cooled Liquid Cooled V-Twin
Max Power 111.52 PS @ 9250 rpm 124.7 PS
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Ducati DesertX Colors
Indian FTR Colors
Wheel Size Front :-533.4 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Spoke Alloy
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Analogue
EMI
Rs. 53,642 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 53,072 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 46,389 DesertX Insurance Rs. 46,085 FTR Insurance
Brochure
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Claimed Top Speed
209 kmph
147 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Engine Type
11° Twin-Cylinder, Desmodromic Valvetrain, 4 Valves Per Cylinder, Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled V-Twin
Engine Displacement
937 cc
1203 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
111.52 PS @ 9250 rpm
124.7 PS
Max Torque
92 Nm @ 6500 rpm
120 Nm @ 6000 rpm
Bore
94 mm
102 mm
Stroke
67.5 mm
73.6 mm
Number Of Cylinders
2
2
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Belt Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
Not Available
12.5:1

Front Brake
Double Disc
Double Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc

Mileage (Overall)
17.8 kmpl
18 kmpl
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital

Suspension-Front
upside-down Kayaba front fork 230 mm
ZF Sachs Fully Adjustable Inverted Telescopic Cartidge Fork / 120mm
Suspension-Rear
Aluminum swing arm, allows 220 mm of rear wheel travel
ZF Sachs Fully Adjustable Piggyback IFP / 120mm

Tyre Size
Front :-90/90-21 Rear :-150/70-18
Front :-120/70-R17, Rear :- 150/70-R17
Wheel Size
Front :-533.4 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
Not Available
Yes
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Spoke
Alloy

Dry Weight
210 kg
218 kg
Seat height
865 mm
780 mm
Load carrying capacity
240 kg
Not Available
Gross Weight
Not Available
430 Kg
Length*Width*Height
Not Available
2223*830*1295 mm3
Wheelbase
Not Available
1525 mm
Length
Not Available
2223 mm
Ground Clearance
250 mm
165 mm
Height
Not Available
1295 mm
Width
Not Available
830 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
21 L
13 L
Kerb Weight
Not Available
233 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
320 mm
320 mm
Rear Brake Size
265 mm
260 mm

Music control
Yes
Not Available
Headlight
LED
LED
Power Modes
Yes
Not Available

Frame Type
New tubular steel trellis frame
Tubular trellis style
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Navigation assist
Not Available
Yes
Riding Modes
Yes
Rain
Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Not Available
Additional Features/Information
Engine Brake Control, Ducati Wheelie Control, Ducati Multimedia System
Exhaust - Akrapovic 2-into-1-into-2
Windscreen
Yes
Not Available
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Adventure Tourer Bikes, Off Road Bikes
Sports Naked Bikes
Body Graphics
Not Available
Yes
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Analogue and Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
Bluetooth
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Split
Speedometer
Digital
Analogue
Tachometer
Not Available
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Not Available
Yes
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Not Available
Digital
Navigation
Not Available
Yes
Quick Shifter
Yes
Not Available

Vehicle Warranty
4 Years
Not Available
Standard Warranty (Years)
4
Not Available
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Which bike is best between Ducati DesertX vs Indian FTR?
Ducati DesertX has out rated Indian FTR on all the rating factors.
Which bike is cheaper Ducati DesertX vs Indian FTR?
The Indian FTR is cheaper than Ducati DesertX by ₹20,843.
Which bike offers better performance Ducati DesertX vs Indian FTR?
For the STD version, 937 cc Petrol engine of DesertX produces 111.52 PS @ 9250 rpm of power and 92 Nm @ 6500 rpm of torque. Whereas for the Black Smoke version, 1203 cc Petrol engine of FTR produces 124.7 PS of power and 120 Nm @ 6000 rpm of torque

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