Ducati Formula 73 vs KTM 890 Adventure R

Last Updated: October 26, 2026

KTM 890 Adventure R price starts at Rs. 15.80 Lakh, which is Rs. 4.20 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Ducati Formula 73, priced at Rs. 20.00 Lakh. On the performance front, the Formula 73 uses a 803cc engine producing 73 PS @ 8250 rpm and the 890 Adventure R a 889cc engine producing 104.69 PS @ 8000 rpm. If you're deciding between the Formula 73 and 890 Adventure R, the 890 Adventure R is the better pick for affordability and performance.

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Formula 73 vs 890 Adventure R Comparison Summary

Specification Ducati Formula 73KTM 890 Adventure R
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 20.00 LakhRs. 15.80 Lakh
Mileage Not Available22.22 kmpl
Engine 803 cc889 cc
Max power 73 PS @ 8250 rpm104.69 PS @ 8000 rpm
Kerb weight Not Available215 Kg

Formula 73 vs 890 Adventure R Key Highlights

Basic Info Ducati Formula 73 STDKTM 890 Adventure R STD
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Brand Name Ducati KTM
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 20.00 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 15.80 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type L-Twin, Desmodromic distribution, 2 valves per cylinder, air cooled 2 Cylinder, 4 Stroke, Parallel Twin
Max Power 73 PS @ 8250 rpm 104.69 PS @ 8000 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Ducati Formula 73 Colors
KTM 890 Adventure R Colors
Braking Type Anti-lock Braking System Not Available
Wheel Size Front:- 17 Inch, Rear:- 17 Inch Front :-533.4 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Spoke Spoke
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Not Available Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 54,759 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 43,260 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 46,984 Formula 73 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)
Not Available
4
Claimed Top Speed
Not Available
210 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
Not Available
bs6.2
Engine Type
L-Twin, Desmodromic distribution, 2 valves per cylinder, air cooled
2 Cylinder, 4 Stroke, Parallel Twin
Engine Displacement
803 cc
889 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
73 PS @ 8250 rpm
104.69 PS @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque
65.2 Nm @ 7000 rpm
100 Nm @ 6500 rpm
Bore
88 mm
90.7 mm
Stroke
66 mm
68.8 mm
Number Of Cylinders
Not Available
2
Drive Type
Chain
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
11,0:1
13.5:1

Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Caliper
4 Piston
4 Piston
Rear Caliper
1 Piston
2 Piston
Braking Type
Anti-lock Braking System
Not Available

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

Suspension-Front
Upside down Kayaba 41 mm fork
Wp Xplor 48/Compression, Rebound, Preload, Travel - 240 mm
Suspension-Rear
Kayaba rear shock, pre-load adjustable
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, Rear:- 180/55
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
Tube
Tubeless
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Spoke
Spoke

Dry Weight
183 kg
196 kg
Seat height
808 mm
880 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
Not Available
3 L
Wheelbase
1434 mm
1528 mm
Ground Clearance
Not Available
263 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 L
20 L
Kerb Weight
Not Available
215 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
330 mm
320 mm
Rear Brake Size
245 mm
260 mm

Call/SMS Alerts
Not Available
Yes
Roadside assistance
Not Available
Yes
USB charging port
Yes
Yes
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
Not Available
12V / 10AH
Power Modes
Yes
Not Available

Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Frame Type
Tubular steel Trellis
Chromium Molybdenum Steel Frame Using The Engine As Stressed Element, Powder Coated
Digital Display Type
Coloured TFT
TFT
Malfunction Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Pillion Seat
Not Available
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Not Available
Yes
Calls and Messaging
Not Available
Yes
Navigation assist
Yes
Yes
Riding Modes
Not Available
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Kill Switch
Not Available
Yes
Low battery alert
Not Available
Yes
Brightness Control
Not Available
Yes
No. of Tripmeters
Not Available
2
Engine Temperature Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Rear Footpegs
Not Available
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Yes
Additional Features/Information
Bosch CorneringABS
Quickshifter+
Gear Position Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Average Fuel Economy Indicator
Not Available
Yes
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Distance To Empty
Not Available
Yes
Navigation Type
Turn-by-turn
Not Available
Side Stand Warning
Yes
Yes
Launch Control
Not Available
Yes
Handlebar type
Not Available
Aluminum, tapered
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Scrambler Bikes
Off Road Bikes
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
Bluetooth
Starting
Not Available
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Single
Single
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Mobile Application
Not Available
Yes
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Clock
Not Available
Digital
Low Battery Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Low Oil Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Cooling System
Air Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Yes
Yes
Service Due Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Saree Guard
Not Available
Yes
Shift Light
Not Available
Yes
Quick Shifter
Yes
Yes
Hazard Light Switch
Not Available
Yes

Vehicle Warranty
Not Available
2 Years or 50,000 Km
Standard Warranty (Years)
Not Available
2
Standard Warranty (kilometers)
Not Available
50000
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Ducati Formula 73 Vs KTM 890 Adventure R FAQs

Which bike is cheaper Ducati Formula 73 vs KTM 890 Adventure R?
The KTM 890 Adventure R is cheaper than Ducati Formula 73 by ₹4.20 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance Ducati Formula 73 vs KTM 890 Adventure R?
For the STD version, 803 cc Petrol engine of Formula 73 produces 73 PS @ 8250 rpm of power and 65.2 Nm @ 7000 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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