BMW F 900 R vs Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled
Do you want to find out which bike is the best, BMW F 900 R or Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between F 900 R and Scrambler Desert Sled. BMW F 900 R Price starts at Rs.10.80 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD and Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled Price starts at Rs.9.93 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. BMW F 900 R is 2 cylinder, 895 cc Engine can generate 104.6 PS @ 8500 rpm power whereas Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled is a 2 cylinder, 803 cc Engine can generate 72.8 PS @ 8250 rpm power. In terms of mileage, F 900 R provides a mileage of 24 kmpl (base model), and Scrambler Desert Sled has a mileage of 20 Kmpl kmpl (base model). BMW F 900 R is available in 1 colours & 2 variants whereas Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled is available in 1 colours & 3 variants.
F 900 R vs Scrambler Desert Sled
Key Highlights | BMW F 900 R | Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled |
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Price | Rs.10.80 Lakh | Rs.9.93 Lakh |
Engine Capacity | 895 cc | 803 cc |
Power | 104.6 PS @ 8500 rpm | 72.8 PS @ 8250 rpm |
Mileage/Range | 24 kmpl | 20 kmpl |
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Specifications Overview
F 900 R specifications | Scrambler Desert Sled specifications | |
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Variant Name | ||
On Road Price | 12.29 Lakh Price Breakup | 11.20 Lakh Price Breakup |
User Rating | 3.5 | 3.6 |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 13 Litres | 13.5 Litres |
Engine Displacement | 895 cc | 803 cc |
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
F 900 R Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | Scrambler Desert Sled Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | |
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Braking System | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
Wheel Type | Cast Aluminium | Spoke |
Front Suspension | Upside-dowTelescopifork?4mm | 46mfulladjustablusforks |
Rear Suspension | Cast aluminium dual swing arm& central spring strut& spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable& rebound damping adjustable | Kayaba rear shock& pre-load and rebound adjustable. Aluminium double-sided swingarm |
Front Tyre Size | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70 R19 |
Rear Tyre Size | 180/55 ZR17 | 170/60 R17 |
Front Type | - | Ventilated Disc |
Rear Disc/Drum Size | - | 245 mm |
Rear Type | - | Ventilated Disc |
Tyre Size Spare | No | No |
Instrumentation
F 900 R Instrumentation | Scrambler Desert Sled Instrumentation | |
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Riding Modes Switch | No | Yes |
Fuel level guage | Digital | Digital |
Tachometer | - | Digital |
Speedometer | Digital | Digital |
Odometer | Digital | Digital |
Warranty
F 900 R Warranty | Scrambler Desert Sled Warranty | |
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Basic Warranty | 3 Years or Unlimited kms | - |
Body & Suspension
F 900 R Body & Suspension | Scrambler Desert Sled Body & Suspension | |
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Colors | ||
Images | ||
Frame Type | Bridge-type frame& steel shell construction | Trellis |
Engine & Transmission
F 900 R Engine & Transmission | Scrambler Desert Sled Engine & Transmission | |
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Engine Capacity | 895 cc | 803 cc |
Engine Type | Water-cooled 4-stroke in-line two-cylinder engine& four valves per cylinder& two overhead camshafts& dry sump lubrication | - |
No. of Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
No. of valves per cylinder | 4 | 2 |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Battery Capacity | 0.14 kwh | - |
Battery Type | Maintenance Free | - |
Top Speed | 216 kmph | - |
Bore x Stroke | 86 mm x 77 mm | 88 x 68 mm |
Charging Socket | - | Yes |
Configuration | Twin Cylinder | Twin Cylinder |
Cooling type | Liquid Cooled | Liquid Cooled |
Fuelling | Electronic Injection | Fuel Injection |
Max Power | 104.6 PS @ 8500 rpm | 72.8 PS @ 8250 rpm |
Max Torque | 92 Nm @ 6500 rpm | 66.2 Nm @ 5750 rpm |
Comfort & Convenience
F 900 R Comfort & Convenience | Scrambler Desert Sled Comfort & Convenience | |
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Console Type | Digital | Digital |
Distance to Empty Indicator | - | Yes |
Engine Kill Switch | - | Yes |
Handle Type | - | Clip On |
Seat Style | - | Flat |
Side Stand Indicator | - | Yes |
Start Type | Self Start | Self Start |
Safety
F 900 R Safety | Scrambler Desert Sled Safety | |
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AHO (Automatic Headlight On) | No | Yes |
Side Stand Alarm | Yes | Yes |
ABS - Anti-lock braking system | Yes | Yes |
Slipper Clutch | multiple-disc wet clutch (anti hopping)& mechanically operated | Yes |
Dimensions & Capacity
F 900 R Dimensions & Capacity | Scrambler Desert Sled Dimensions & Capacity | |
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Length | 2140 mm | 2200 mm |
Width | 815 mm | 940 mm |
Height | 1130 mm | 1213 mm |
Wheelbase | 1518 mm | 1505 mm |
Ground Clearance | 180 mm | - |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 13 Litres | 13.5 Litres |
Engine Oil Capacity | 3 Litres | - |
Body Type | Sports Bike | Sports |
Seat Height | 815 mm | 840-860 mm |
Unladden/Kerb Weight | 211 kg | 209 kg |
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Detailed Comparison of BMW F 900 R and Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled
Safety
F 900 R comes loaded with Yes ABS - Anti-lock braking system, Side Stand Alarm, ABS - Anti-lock braking system . Scrambler Desert Sled has Side Stand Alarm, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), ABS - Anti-lock braking system , Slipper Clutch.
Transmission
BMW F 900 R comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and Scrambler Desert Sled comes with 6 speed Manual transmission.
Dimensions
BMW F 900 R has a 13 Litres fuel tank with 1130 mm seat height. Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled has 1213 mm seat height and 13.5 Litres fuel tank capacity.
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BMW F 900 R and Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled Owner Reviews
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What is the on-road price of BMW F 900 R?
The on-road price of BMW F 900 R is Rs. 12.29 Lakh in New Delhi.
What is the on-road price of Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled?
The on-road price of Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled is Rs. 11.20 Lakh in New Delhi.