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BMW R 1250 GS vs Ducati DesertX

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, BMW R 1250 GS or Ducati DesertX? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between R 1250 GS and DesertX. BMW R 1250 GS Price starts at Rs.20.55 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Standard and Ducati DesertX Price starts at Rs.18.33 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. BMW R 1250 GS is 2 cylinder, 1254 cc Engine can generate 134.1 bhp @ 7750 rpm power whereas Ducati DesertX is a N/A cylinder, 937 cc Engine can generate 108.6 bhp @ 9250 rpm power. In terms of mileage, R 1250 GS provides a mileage of 15 kmpl (base model), and DesertX has a mileage of 17.8 kmpl (base model). BMW R 1250 GS is available in 4 colours & 3 variants whereas Ducati DesertX is available in 2 colours & 2 variants.

R 1250 GS vs DesertX

Key HighlightsBMW R 1250 GSDucati DesertX
PriceRs.20.55 LakhRs.18.33 Lakh
Engine Capacity1254 cc937 cc
Power134.1 bhp @ 7750 rpm108.6 bhp @ 9250 rpm
Mileage/Range15 kmpl17.8 kmpl
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BMW R 1250 GS Standard bike
BMW R 1250 GS
Standard
Rs. 20.55 Lakh
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Ducati DesertX STD bike
Ducati DesertX
STD
Rs. 18.33 Lakh
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    Specifications Overview

    Variant Name
    On Road Price
    23.34 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    20.97 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    User Rating
    4.3
    -
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    20 Litres
    21 Litres
    Engine Displacement
    1254 cc
    937 cc
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    Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

    Rear Wheel Size
    17
    18
    Wheel Type
    Alloy
    Spoke
    Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
    1
    check
    Front Wheel Size
    19
    21
    Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
    1
    check
    Calliper Type
    Front - 4 Piston& Rear - 2 Piston Callipers
    Front - 4 Piston& Rear - 2 Piston Caliper
    Braking System
    Dual Channel ABS
    Dual Channel ABS
    Front Suspension
    BMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion diameter 1.5 (37 mm)& central spring strut"
    KYB 46mm USD fork& fully adjustable
    Rear Suspension
    Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever
    KYB monoshock& fully adjustable
    Front Tyre Size
    120/70 - R19
    90/90 - 21 M/C
    Rear Tyre Size
    170/60 - R17
    150/70 - R18 M/C
    Front Type
    Disc
    Disc
    Rear Disc/Drum Size
    276 mm
    265 mm
    Rear Type
    Disc
    Disc
    Tubeless Tyres
    check
    check

    Instrumentation

    Riding Modes Switch
    1
    check
    Fuel level guage
    NO
    check
    Tachometer
    Digital
    Digital
    Speedometer
    Digital
    Digital
    Odometer
    Digital
    Digital

    Infotainment & Communication

    Basic Warranty
    3 Years
    2 Years/Unlimited km

    Body & Suspension

    Colors
    Images
    Frame Type
    Two-section frame& front- and bolted on rear frame& load-bearing engine
    Tubular steel trellis frame

    Engine & Transmission

    Engine Capacity
    1254 cc
    937 cc
    Engine Type
    Â? Twin Cylinder& DOHC& Boxer Engine
    11 twin-cylinder unit with desmodromic distribution
    No. of Cylinders
    2
    -
    No. of valves per cylinder
    4
    -
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Battery Capacity
    0.1416 kwh
    -
    Range
    630 km/charge
    -
    Top Speed
    200 kmph
    209 kmph
    Max Torque
    143 Nm @ 6250 rpm
    92 Nm @ 6500 rpm
    Max Power
    134.1 bhp @ 7750 rpm
    108.6 bhp @ 9250 rpm
    Fuelling
    Fuel Injection
    Fuel Injection
    Cooling type
    Air Cooled & Liquid Cooled
    Liquid Cooled
    Charging Socket
    check
    -
    Bore x Stroke
    102.5 mm x 76 mm
    94 mm x 67.5 mm
    Mileage (Claimed)
    15 kmpl
    17.8 kmpl

    Comfort & Convenience

    Riding Modes
    Eco& Rain and Road
    Sport& Touring& Urban& Wet& Enduro& and Rally
    Low Battery Indicator
    1
    check
    Average Speed Indicator
    1
    check
    Pillion Footrest
    1
    check
    Under Seat Storage
    Distance to Empty Indicator
    NO
    check
    Luggage Space
    NO
    -
    Engine Kill Switch
    NO
    -
    Console Type
    Digital
    Digital
    Start Type
    Electric Start
    Electric Start

    Safety

    Radial Tyres
    1
    check
    Hazard Warning Switch
    1
    check
    Hazard Warning Indicator
    1
    check
    Brake Assist
    -
    ABS - Anti-lock braking system
    Dual Channel ABS
    Dual Channel ABS
    Power Modes
    check
    Slipper Clutch
    -
    Traction Control System
    YES
    check

    Dimensions & Capacity

    Length
    2207 mm
    2390 mm
    Width
    952.5 mm
    960 mm
    Height
    1430 mm
    1178 mm
    Wheelbase
    1514 mm
    1608 mm
    Ground Clearance
    185 mm
    250 mm
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    20 Litres
    21 Litres
    Engine Oil Capacity
    3.78 Litres
    3.1 Litres
    Body Type
    Adventure
    Adventure
    Unladden/Kerb Weight
    249 kg
    223 kg
    Seat Height
    850 mm
    875 mm

    Entertainment & Communication

    MID (Multi Info Display)
    no
    -

    Pros & Cons

    Pros
    • Excellent brakes
    • LED illumination
    • Ride-by-Wire
    Cons
    • Lack of tyre grip
    • Service and spare part costs.
    • Sticks to the old LCD display.
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    Detailed Comparison of BMW R 1250 GS and Ducati DesertX

    Transmission

    BMW R 1250 GS comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and DesertX comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.

    Dimensions

    BMW R 1250 GS has a 20 Litres fuel tank with 1430 mm seat height. Ducati DesertX has 1178 mm seat height and 21 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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    BMW R 1250 GS and Ducati DesertX Owner Reviews

    • R 1250 GS Review
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        Jitendra Chorage
        1 Year ago
        Review for BMW R 1250 GS
        3.7
        Bike look sporty, great mileage but high price
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