2024 MV AGUSTA Turismo Veloce RC SCS vs DUCATI Desert X
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Technical score (estimate)
Weighted mix of power, torque, power-to-weight, top speed and lighter weight within this comparison only. Not a real-world verdict — riding style and roads matter.
Usage fit (estimate)
Rough scores for city riding, touring, sporty riding and new riders — mix of specs and bike category. Same caveats as the technical score: traffic, skill and tyres matter.
City / commute
Touring / long rides
Sporty riding
New rider friendly
Seat height (cm)
Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.
- 2024 MV AGUSTA Turismo Veloce RC SCS 83 cm Lowest seat here
- DUCATI Desert X 87.5 cm Tallest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 4.5 cm.
Rough guide: comfortable flat-foot reach often needs inseam roughly in the same ballpark as seat height (varies a lot by ergonomics).
Auto summary from specs
Generated from the numbers in the comparison — not a review.
- Claimed power figures are very close across these bikes.
- Torque spans 84 Nm (2024 MV AGUSTA Turismo Veloce RC SCS) up to 92 Nm (DUCATI Desert X).
- Weight spans 202 kg (DUCATI Desert X) to 225 kg (2024 MV AGUSTA Turismo Veloce RC SCS).
- Displacement spans 800 cc (2024 MV AGUSTA Turismo Veloce RC SCS) to 1000 cc (DUCATI Desert X).
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| Specification | MV AGUSTA Turismo Veloce RC SCS | DUCATI Desert X |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | MV AGUSTA | DUCATI |
| Model | MV AGUSTA Turismo Veloce RC SCS | DUCATI Desert X |
| Engine size | 800cc | 1000cc |
| Power | 110hp | 110hp |
| Torque | 84nm. | 92nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | 3 cylinders, 12 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 225kg | 202kg |
| Front brake | Double floating disc with Ø 320 mm (Ø 12.6 in.) diameter, with steel braking disc and flange, Brembo radial-type, with 4 pistons Ø 32 mm (Ø 1.26 in.) | 320mm double disc with 4-piston Brembo caliper (Bosch ABS) |
| Rear brake | Single steel disc with Ø 220 mm (Ø 8.66 in.) dia, Brembo with 2 pistons - Ø 34 mm (Ø 1.34 in. | 265mm single disc Brembo caliper (Bosch ABS) |
| Seat height (cm) | 83cm | 87.5cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70 - ZR 17 M/C (58 W) | 90/90-21 |
| Rear tyre | 190/55 - ZR 17 M/C (75 W) | 150/70-18 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Sachs “UPSIDE DOWN” semi-active telescopic hydraulic fork MVCSC (MV Agusta Chassis Stability Control) | KYB shock absorber reverse fork |
| Rear suspension | Progressive, Sachs semi-active single shock absorber with hydraulic spring preload adjustment MVCSC (MV Agusta Chassis Stability Control) | KYB shock absorber |
| Motorcycle type | Touring | Adventure |
| Top speed | 230km/h | 210km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 21.5 L – 6.2 L/100km | 21 L – 5.6 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $27998 | $17995 |
| Brand price lists | View MV AGUSTA price list | View DUCATI price list |
| Extra features | Heated Grips - Bluetooth - Cruise control - GPS sensor - Central stand - Adjustable windshield. Bags 34 l (8.98 U.S. gal.) each - MV Ride App Motorcycle cover - Mobisat tracker Certificate of origin - Special edition |
-TFT screen, -Traction control -Driving Modes, -Power Modes, -Cruise Control, -USB output |
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2024 MV AGUSTA Turismo Veloce RC SCS vs 2023 DUCATI Desert X: listed specifications
The 2024 MV AGUSTA Turismo Veloce RC SCS and 2023 DUCATI Desert X are closely matched in peak power, while the Turismo Veloce RC SCS has the higher listed top speed, and the Desert X has more displacement and torque, and a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
Desert X has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (1000 cc vs 800 cc).
Peak power
Turismo Veloce RC SCS and Desert X have very similar peak power (110 hp vs 110 hp).
Torque
Desert X has a modest listed torque advantage (92 Nm vs 84 Nm).
Listed top speed
Turismo Veloce RC SCS has a modest listed top-speed advantage (230 km/h vs 210 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
Desert X is notably lighter on the listed weight (202 kg vs 225 kg). There is a noticeable listed seat-height difference: Desert X is listed higher (87.5 cm) than Turismo Veloce RC SCS (83 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, torque, listed top speed, weight and seat height, while peak power remains relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of MV AGUSTA Turismo Veloce RC SCS vs DUCATI Desert X?
MV AGUSTA Turismo Veloce RC SCS is listed at 230 km/h (143 mph) vs 210 km/h (130 mph) for DUCATI Desert X.
Which has more horsepower, MV AGUSTA Turismo Veloce RC SCS or DUCATI Desert X?
Both are rated at 110 hp in our database.
Which is lighter, MV AGUSTA Turismo Veloce RC SCS or DUCATI Desert X?
DUCATI Desert X is lighter at 202 kg vs 225 kg for MV AGUSTA Turismo Veloce RC SCS.
Which is better, MV AGUSTA Turismo Veloce RC SCS or DUCATI Desert X?
It depends on your riding style. Compare top speed, weight, fuel use and price in the table on this page, then vote for the bike you prefer.
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