BMW R 1300 GS vs Ducati DesertX

BMW R 1300 GS vs Ducati DesertX: Specifications Comparison

• Safety

  AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	Available in all Variants, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
  Hazard Warning Indicator	Available in 1 Variant, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
  Hazard Warning Switch	Available in 1 Variant, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
  Pass Light	Available in 1 Variant, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
  Pillion Grabrail	Available in 1 Variant, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
  Radial Tyres	Available in 1 Variant, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards	Available in 2 Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
  Side Stand Alarm	Available in all Variants, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
  Turn Signal	LED Available in 1 Variant, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards	LED Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
  ABS - Anti-lock braking system	Available in all Variants, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
  Slipper Clutch	Available in 1 Variant, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
  Traction Control System	Available in 1 Variant, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
  Power Modes	Data Not Available	4 Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards

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• Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

  Braking System	Dual Channel ABS Available in all Variants, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards	Dual Channel ABS Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
  Calliper Type	Fixed Available in all Variants, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards	Fixed Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
  Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster	Available in 1 Variant, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
  Wheel Type	Alloy Available in 1 Variant, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards	Spoke Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
  Front Suspension	Central Shock Absorber	Up Side Down Fork Fully Adjustable Up Side Down Fork
  Rear Suspension	Single-sided Swingarm	KYB Monoshock Fully Adjustable
  Front Tyre Size	120/70 R19 Available in 1 Variant, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards	90/90 R21 Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
  Rear Tyre Size	170/60 R17 Available in 1 Variant, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards	150/70 R18 Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
  Front Brake	Disc Available in 1 Variant, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards	Disc Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
  Rear Brake	Disc Available in 1 Variant, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards	Disc Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
  Tubeless Tyres	Available in 1 Variant, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards	Available in 2 Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
  Front Disc Size	Data Not Available	320 Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
  Front Suspension Preload Adjuster	Data Not Available	Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
  Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)	Data Not Available	29 Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
  Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	Data Not Available	32 Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
  Front Wheel Size	Data Not Available	R21 Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
  Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)	Data Not Available	32 Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
  Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	Data Not Available	36 Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
  Rear Wheel Size	Data Not Available	R18 Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
  Rear Disc/Drum Size	Data Not Available	265 mm Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards

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• Comfort & Convenience

  Call/SMS Alerts	Available in 1 Variant, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
  Low Battery Indicator	Available in 1 Variant, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
  Low Oil Indicator	Available in 1 Variant, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
  Pillion Footrest	Available in 1 Variant, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
  Riding Modes	3 Available in 1 Variant, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards	4 Available in 2 Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards 5 Available in 1 Variant, ₹21.78 Lakh* Onwards
  Service Reminder Indicator	Available in 1 Variant, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
  GPS & Navigation	Available in 1 Variant, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
  Console Type	Digital Available in all Variants, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards	Digital Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
  Engine Kill Switch	Available in 1 Variant, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
  Instrument Console	Digital Available in all Variants, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards	Digital Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
  Start Type	Electric start Available in 1 Variant, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards	Self Start Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
  USB Charger Port	Available in 1 Variant, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
  Average Speed Indicator	Data Not Available	Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
  Distance to Empty Indicator	Data Not Available	Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
  Seat Style	Data Not Available	Split Seat Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
  Side Stand Indicator	Data Not Available	Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards

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• Engine & Transmission

  Gear Shifting Pattern	1 Down 5 Up Available in 1 Variant, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards	1 Down 5 Up Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
  Ignition	CDI Available in 1 Variant, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards	Data Not Available
  Engine Capacity	1300 cc Available in 1 Variant, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards	937 cc Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
  Engine Type	Air-/liquid-cooled two-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine with two overhead chain-driven camshafts and balancing gearwheels Available in 1 Variant, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards	Ducati Testastretta 11? L-Twin Cylinders Desmodromic Valvetrain 4 Valves per Cylinder Liquid Cooled Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
  No. of Cylinders	2 Available in 1 Variant, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards	2 Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
  Transmission Type	Manual Available in all Variants, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards	Manual Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
  Top Speed	255 kmph Available in 1 Variant, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards	209 kmph Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
  Bore x Stroke	106.5 mm x 73 mm Available in 1 Variant, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards	94 mm x 67.5 mm Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
  Cooling type	Air/Liquid Cooled Available in 1 Variant, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards	Liquid Cooled Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
  Max Power	145 bhp @ 7750 rpm Available in 1 Variant, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards	108.6 bhp @ 9250 rpm Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
  Max Torque	149 Nm @ 6500 rpm Available in 1 Variant, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards	92 Nm @ 6500 rpm Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
  Mileage (Claimed)	21 kmpl Available in 1 Variant, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards	17.8 kmpl Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
  Number of Gears	6 Speed Available in 1 Variant, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards	6 Speed Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
  Spark Plugs	Data Not Available	Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
  No. of valves per cylinder	Data Not Available	4 Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
  Fuelling	Data Not Available	Fuel Injection

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• Instrumentation

  Riding Modes Switch	Available in all Variants, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
  Fuel level guage	Digital	Digital
  Gear Indicator
  Tachometer	Digital Available in all Variants, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards	Digital Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
  Speedometer	Digital Available in all Variants, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards	Digital Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
  Odometer	Digital Available in all Variants, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards	Digital Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards

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• Dimensions & Capacity

  Length	2212 mm	2390 mm
  Width	1000 mm	960 mm
  Height	1406 mm	1178 mm
  Wheelbase	1518 mm	1608 mm
  Fuel Tank Capacity	19 Litres Available in 1 Variant, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards	21 Litres Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
  Body Type	Adventure	Adventure
  Seat Height	850 mm Available in 1 Variant, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards	875 mm Available in 2 Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards 910 mm Available in 1 Variant, ₹23.71 Lakh* Onwards
  Unladden/Kerb Weight	237 kg Available in 1 Variant, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards	223 kg Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
  Ground Clearance	Data Not Available	250 mm
  Engine Oil Capacity	Data Not Available	3.1 Litres Available in 1 Variant, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards

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• Exterior

  Daytime Running Lights	Available in 1 Variant, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
  LED headlight	Data Not Available	Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards

• Warranty

  Basic Warranty

  3 Year

  2 Years/Unlimited Kms 2 Years/ Unlimited kms

• Pros & Cons

  Pros	Strong 1300cc boxer engine (145 hp, 149 Nm) with great torque delivery Outstanding ride comfort and suspension (EVO ESA) for long-distance touring Highly capable on-road and off-road, true ADV versatility Packed with advanced electronics and rider aids (ride modes, traction control, TFT) More compact and manageable than before, easier to handle than older GS	One of the most off-road capable bikes in its segment Powerful and refined V-twin engine Segment-leading electronics & customization Rally-inspired design with functional benefits Great high-speed touring stability
  Cons	Weight still noticeable, especially at slow speeds Expensive ownership and maintenance Fuel tank slightly smaller than before, reducing range a bit Complex electronics can feel overwhelming Overkill for casual riders or city-only use	Not beginner-friendly Tall and intimidating ergonomics Expensive to buy and maintain Heavy for daily riding Not the most comfortable for pillion or city use

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