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BMW R 1250 GS vs Ducati Panigale V2

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, BMW R 1250 GS or Ducati Panigale V2? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between R 1250 GS and Panigale V2. BMW R 1250 GS Price starts at Rs.20.55 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Standard and Ducati Panigale V2 Price starts at Rs.20.68 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 Panigale V2 is a 2 cylinder, 955 cc Engine can generate 152.8 bhp @ 10750 rpm power. In terms of mileage, R 1250 GS provides a mileage of 15 kmpl (base model), and Panigale V2 has a mileage of 23.5 kmpl (base model). BMW R 1250 GS is available in 4 colours & 3 variants whereas Ducati Panigale V2 is available in 2 colours & 1 variants.

R 1250 GS vs Panigale V2

Key HighlightsBMW R 1250 GSDucati Panigale V2
PriceRs.20.55 LakhRs.20.68 Lakh
Engine Capacity1254 cc955 cc
Power134.1 bhp @ 7750 rpm152.8 bhp @ 10750 rpm
Mileage/Range15 kmpl23.5 kmpl
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BMW R 1250 GS Standard bike
Standard
Rs. 20.55 Lakh
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Ducati Panigale V2 STD bike
STD
Rs. 20.68 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

R 1250 GS specificationsPanigale V2 specifications
Variant Name
On Road Price
23.34 Lakh
23.49 Lakh
User Rating
4.3
4.7
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity
20 Litres
17 Litres
Engine Displacement
1254 cc
955 cc
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

R 1250 GS Brakes, Suspension & TyresPanigale V2 Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
Rear Wheel Size
17
17
Wheel Type
Alloy
Alloy
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
1
1
Front Wheel Size
19
17
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
1
1
Calliper Type
Front - 4 Piston, Rear - 2 Piston Callipers
Front - 4 Piston& Rear - 2 Piston Calliper
Braking System
Dual Channel ABS
Dual Channel ABS
Front Suspension
BMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion diameter 1.5" (37 mm), central spring strut
Fully Adjustable Showa BPF Fork& 43 mm chromed inner tubes
Rear Suspension
Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever
Fully Adjustable Sachs unit. Aluminium single-sided swingarm
Front Tyre Size
120/70 - R19
120/70 - ZR17
Rear Tyre Size
170/60 - R17
180/60 - ZR17
Front Type
Disc
Disc
Rear Disc/Drum Size
276 mm
245 mm
Rear Type
Disc
Disc
Tubeless Tyres
checkYes
checkYes

Instrumentation

R 1250 GS InstrumentationPanigale V2 Instrumentation
Riding Modes Switch
1
1
Fuel level guage
NO
Digital
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Odometer
Digital
Digital

Infotainment & Communication

R 1250 GS Infotainment & CommunicationPanigale V2 Infotainment & Communication
Basic Warranty
-
2 Years/Unlimited km

Body & Suspension

R 1250 GS Body & SuspensionPanigale V2 Body & Suspension
Colors
Images
Frame Type
Two-section frame, front- and bolted on rear frame, load-bearing engine
Monocoque Aluminium

Engine & Transmission

R 1250 GS Engine & TransmissionPanigale V2 Engine & Transmission
Engine Capacity
1254 cc
955 cc
Engine Type
Â? Twin Cylinder& DOHC& Boxer Engine
Superquadro L-Twin cylinder& 4 valves& Desmodromic Engine
No. of Cylinders
2
2
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Battery Capacity
0.1416 kwh
0.084 kwh
Range
630 km/charge
282 km/charge
Top Speed
200 kmph
299 kmph
Max Torque
143 Nm @ 6250 rpm
104 Nm @ 9000 rpm
Max Power
134.1 bhp @ 7750 rpm
152.8 bhp @ 10750 rpm
Fuelling
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Cooling type
Air Cooled & Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Charging Socket
checkYes
-
Bore x Stroke
102.5 mm x 76 mm
98 mm x 71 mm
Mileage (Claimed)
15 kmpl
23.5 kmpl

Comfort & Convenience

R 1250 GS Comfort & ConveniencePanigale V2 Comfort & Convenience
Riding Modes
Eco, Rain and Road
Race& Sport and Street
Low Battery Indicator
1
1
Average Speed Indicator
1
1
Pillion Footrest
1
1
Under Seat Storage
No
No
Distance to Empty Indicator
NO
-
Luggage Space
NO
-
Engine Kill Switch
NO
-
Console Type
Digital
Digital
Start Type
Electric Start
Electric Start

Safety

R 1250 GS SafetyPanigale V2 Safety
Radial Tyres
1
1
Hazard Warning Switch
1
1
Hazard Warning Indicator
1
1
Brake Assist
No
-
ABS - Anti-lock braking system
Dual Channel ABS
Dual Channel ABS
Power Modes
No
-
Slipper Clutch
No
Hydraulically controlled slipper and self-servo wet multiplate clutch
Traction Control System
YES
-

Dimensions & Capacity

R 1250 GS Dimensions & CapacityPanigale V2 Dimensions & Capacity
Length
2207 mm
2090 mm
Width
952.5 mm
810 mm
Height
1430 mm
1130 mm
Wheelbase
1514 mm
1436 mm
Ground Clearance
185 mm
128 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
20 Litres
17 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
3.78 Litres
3.8 Litres
Body Type
Adventure
Sports Bike
Unladden/Kerb Weight
249 kg
200 kg
Seat Height
850 mm
840 mm

Entertainment & Communication

R 1250 GS Entertainment & CommunicationPanigale V2 Entertainment & Communication
MID (Multi Info Display)
no
-

Pros & Cons

R 1250 GS Pros & ConsPanigale V2 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 Panigale V2

Transmission

BMW R 1250 GS comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and Panigale V2 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.

Dimensions

BMW R 1250 GS has a 20 Litres fuel tank with 1430 mm seat height. Ducati Panigale V2 has 1130 mm seat height and 17 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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BMW R 1250 GS and Ducati Panigale V2 Owner Reviews

  • R 1250 GS Review
  • Panigale V2 Review
    • JC
      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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    • Lh
      Leegang horming
      8 Month ago
      Review for Ducati Panigale V2
      5.0
      I love ducati because its a perfect blend of beauty and performance.ducati has always been a dream
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    • GG
      Gopall Gopal
      2 Year ago
      Review for Ducati Panigale V2
      4.4
      Its is excellent to handle.It Offers very good performance.It is Loaded with amazing features.
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    BMW R 1250 GS and Ducati Panigale V2 FAQs

    What is the on-road price of BMW R 1250 GS?
    The on-road price of BMW R 1250 GS is Rs. 23.34 Lakh in New Delhi.
    What is the on-road price of Ducati Panigale V2?
    The on-road price of Ducati Panigale V2 is Rs. 23.49 Lakh in New Delhi.