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BMW R 1250 GS 2021-2025 vs Ducati DesertX

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, BMW R 1250 GS 2021-2025 or Ducati DesertX? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between R 1250 GS 2021-2025 and DesertX. BMW R 1250 GS 2021-2025 Price starts at Rs.N/A (ex-showroom) for Pro and Ducati DesertX Price starts at Rs.18.33 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. BMW R 1250 GS 2021-2025 is 2 cylinder, 1254 cc Engine can generate 136 PS @ 7750 rpm power whereas Ducati DesertX is a 2 cylinder, 937 cc Engine can generate 108.6 bhp @ 9250 rpm power. In terms of mileage, R 1250 GS 2021-2025 provides a mileage of 15 kmpl (base model), and DesertX has a mileage of 17.8 kmpl (base model). BMW R 1250 GS 2021-2025 is available in 4 colours & 3 variants whereas Ducati DesertX is available in 1 colours & 3 variants.

R 1250 GS 2021-2025 vs DesertX

Key HighlightsBMW R 1250 GS 2021-2025Ducati DesertX
PriceRs.N/ARs.18.33 Lakh
Engine Capacity1254 cc937 cc
Power136 PS @ 7750 rpm108.6 bhp @ 9250 rpm
Mileage/Range15 kmpl17.8 kmpl
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BMW R 1250 GS 2021-2025 Pro bike
BMW R 1250 GS 2021-2025
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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
    N/A
    20.97 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    User Rating
    3.4
    -
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    20 Litres
    21 Litres
    Engine Displacement
    1254 cc
    937 cc
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    Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

    Braking System
    ABS
    Dual Channel ABS
    Calliper Type
    Front 4 Piston & Rear 2 Piston
    Front Disc Size
    320
    Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
    check
    Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
    -
    32
    Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
    19 inch
    29
    Front Wheel Size
    19 inch
    R21
    Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
    check
    check
    Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
    -
    36
    Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
    17 inch
    32
    Rear Wheel Size
    17 inch
    R18
    Wheel Type
    Spoke
    Spoke
    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 - R21

    Instrumentation

    Riding Modes Switch
    -
    check
    Touch Screen Display
    Fuel level guage
    Digital
    Digital
    Gear Indicator
    check
    check
    Tachometer
    Digital
    Digital
    Speedometer
    Digital
    Digital
    Odometer
    Digital
    Digital

    Exterior

    Daytime Running Lights
    check
    check
    LED headlight
    check
    check

    Warranty

    Basic Warranty
    3 Years/Unlimited Kms
    2 Years/Unlimited Kms

    Body & Suspension

    Colors
    Images
    Frame Type
    BMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion diameter 1.5" (37 mm), central spring strut
    Tubular steel trellis frame

    Engine & Transmission

    Gear Shifting Pattern
    1 Down 5 Up
    1 Down 5 Up
    Ignition
    CDI
    -
    Spark Plugs
    1 Per Cylinder
    1 Per Cylinder
    Engine Capacity
    1254 cc
    937 cc
    Engine Type
    Air-Liquid Cooled, Twin Cylinder, DOHC, Boxer Engine
    11 twin-cylinder unit with desmodromic distribution
    No. of Cylinders
    2
    2
    No. of valves per cylinder
    4
    4
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Battery Type
    Is_deleted
    -
    Charging Time
    Two-cylinder
    -
    Top Speed
    200 kmph
    209 kmph
    Bore x Stroke
    94 mm x 67.5 mm
    Charging Socket
    -
    Configuration
    Two-cylinder
    Twin Cylinder
    Cooling type
    Water/Oil Cooled
    Liquid Cooled

    Comfort & Convenience

    Average Speed Indicator
    check
    Call/SMS Alerts
    check
    Front Storage Box
    Geo Fencing
    Low Battery Indicator
    check
    Low Oil Indicator
    check
    Pillion Backrest
    Pillion Footrest
    check
    check
    Riding Modes
    4
    Service Reminder Indicator
    check
    Under Seat Storage
    GPS & Navigation
    check
    check
    Console Type
    Digital
    Digital
    Distance to Empty Indicator
    check
    check
    Engine Kill Switch
    check
    check

    Safety

    AHO (Automatic Headlight On)
    -
    check
    Hazard Warning Indicator
    check
    Hazard Warning Switch
    check
    Radial Tyres
    -
    check
    Side Stand Alarm
    -
    check
    Pass Light
    -
    check
    Pillion Grabrail
    -
    check
    Turn Signal
    LED
    LED
    ABS - Anti-lock braking system
    check
    check
    Brake Assist
    -
    Power Modes
    4
    Slipper Clutch
    Assist And Slipper Clutch
    Traction Control System
    check
    check

    Dimensions & Capacity

    Length
    2207 mm
    2390 mm
    Width
    953 mm
    960 mm
    Height
    1430 mm
    1178 mm
    Wheelbase
    1514 mm
    1608 mm
    Ground Clearance
    -
    250 mm
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    20 Litres
    21 Litres
    Engine Oil Capacity
    Air-Liquid Cooled, Twin Cylinder, DOHC, Boxer Engine Litres
    3.1 Litres
    Body Type
    Adventure
    Adventure
    Seat Height
    850 mm mm
    875 mm
    Unladden/Kerb Weight
    249 kg
    223 kg

    Entertainment & Communication

    MID (Multi Info Display)
    check
    -

    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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    Safety

    R 1250 GS 2021-2025 comes loaded with Yes ABS - Anti-lock braking system, Traction Control System, ABS - Anti-lock braking system . DesertX has Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, Hazard Warning Switch, Side Stand Alarm, Radial Tyres, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Traction Control System, ABS - Anti-lock braking system .

    Comfort & Convenience

    BMW R 1250 GS 2021-2025 has features like Pillion Footrest, GPS & Navigation, USB Charger Port, Distance to Empty Indicator, Engine Kill Switch and Ducati DesertX, on the other hand, has Low Battery Indicator, Average Speed Indicator, Service Reminder Indicator, Call/SMS Alerts, Low Oil Indicator, Pillion Footrest, GPS & Navigation, Engine Kill Switch, USB Charger Port, Distance to Empty Indicator, Side Stand Indicator.

    Transmission

    BMW R 1250 GS 2021-2025 comes with 6 Manual transmission and DesertX comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.

    Dimensions

    BMW R 1250 GS 2021-2025 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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