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BMW R 18 vs Ducati Diavel 1260

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, BMW R 18 or Ducati Diavel 1260? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between R 18 and Diavel 1260. BMW R 18 Price starts at Rs.19.90 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD and Ducati Diavel 1260 Price starts at Rs.21.49 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD BS6. BMW R 18 is 2 cylinder, 1802 cc Engine can generate 89.84 bhp @ 4750 rpm power whereas Ducati Diavel 1260 is a 2 cylinder, 1262 cc Engine can generate 159.58 bhp @ 9500 rpm power. In terms of mileage, R 18 provides a mileage of 17.8 kmpl (base model), and Diavel 1260 has a mileage of 18.5 kmpl (base model). BMW R 18 is available in 1 colours & 3 variants whereas Ducati Diavel 1260 is available in 1 colours & 4 variants.

R 18 vs Diavel 1260

Key HighlightsBMW R 18Ducati Diavel 1260
PriceRs.19.90 LakhRs.21.49 Lakh
Engine Capacity1802 cc1262 cc
Power89.84 bhp @ 4750 rpm159.58 bhp @ 9500 rpm
Mileage/Range17.8 kmpl18.5 kmpl
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BMW R 18 STD bike
BMW R 18
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Rs. 19.90 Lakh
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Ducati Diavel 1260 STD BS6 bike
Ducati Diavel 1260
STD BS6
Rs. 21.49 Lakh
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    Specifications Overview

    Variant Name
    On Road Price
    22.77 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    24.41 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    User Rating
    -
    4.2
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    16 Litres
    17 Litres
    Engine Displacement
    1802 cc
    1262 cc
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    Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

    Braking System
    Dual Channel ABS
    Dual Channel ABS
    Calliper Type
    Front 4 Piston Rear 4 Piston
    Front - 4 Piston& Rear - 2 Piston Callipers
    Front Disc Size
    300
    -
    Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
    -
    Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
    42
    -
    Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
    42
    -
    Front Wheel Size
    19
    17
    Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
    check
    check
    Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
    46
    -
    Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
    46
    -
    Rear Wheel Size
    16
    17
    Wheel Type
    Spoke
    Alloy
    Front Suspension
    Telescopifork
    5mfulladjustablusfork
    Rear Suspension
    Steel swinging fork with central shock strut
    MoNoshock& preload and rebound adjustable
    Front Tyre Size
    120/70 - R19
    120/70 - ZR17

    Instrumentation

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

    Exterior

    Daytime Running Lights
    check
    -
    LED headlight
    check
    -

    Warranty

    Basic Warranty
    3 Years or Unlimited km
    2 Years or Unlimited km

    Body & Suspension

    Colors
    Images
    Frame Type
    Double-cradle steel frame with screwed-on underbeams
    Tubular steel trellis frame

    Engine & Transmission

    Gear Shifting Pattern
    1 Down 5 Up
    -
    Spark Plugs
    1 Per Cylinder
    -
    Engine Capacity
    1802 cc
    1262 cc
    Engine Type
    Air/oil cooled two-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine with two chain-driven camshafts above the drive shaft.
    Ducati Testastreta DVT 1262& L-Twin cylinder& 4 valves per cylinder& Dual Spark& Desmodromic Variable Timing
    No. of Cylinders
    2
    2
    No. of valves per cylinder
    4
    4
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Battery Capacity
    0.31 kwh
    0.12 kwh
    Battery Type
    Maintenance Free
    -
    Top Speed
    180 kmph
    299 kmph
    Bore x Stroke
    107.1 mm x 100 mm
    106 mm x 71.5 mm
    Configuration
    Twin Cylinder
    Twin Cylinder
    Cooling type
    Air/Oil Cooled
    Liquid Cooled
    Fuelling
    Fuel Injection
    -
    Max Power
    89.84 bhp @ 4750 rpm
    159.58 bhp @ 9500 rpm

    Comfort & Convenience

    Average Speed Indicator
    check
    check
    Call/SMS Alerts
    check
    -
    Front Storage Box
    -
    Geo Fencing
    -
    Low Battery Indicator
    check
    Low Oil Indicator
    check
    -
    Pillion Backrest
    -
    Pillion Footrest
    check
    Riding Modes
    3
    4
    Service Reminder Indicator
    check
    -
    Under Seat Storage
    GPS & Navigation
    -
    Console Type
    Semi-Digital
    Digital
    Distance to Empty Indicator
    -
    Engine Kill Switch
    check
    -

    Safety

    AHO (Automatic Headlight On)
    check
    Hazard Warning Indicator
    check
    check
    Hazard Warning Switch
    check
    check
    Radial Tyres
    check
    check
    Side Stand Alarm
    check
    check
    Pass Light
    check
    -
    Pillion Grabrail
    -
    Turn Signal
    LED
    -
    ABS - Anti-lock braking system
    check
    check
    Power Modes
    3
    check
    Slipper Clutch
    Single Plate Clutch
    Slipper and Self-Servo Wet Multiplate Clutch with Hydraulic Control
    Traction Control System
    check
    check

    Dimensions & Capacity

    Length
    2440 mm
    2273 mm
    Width
    964 mm
    938 mm
    Height
    1232 mm
    1151 mm
    Wheelbase
    1731 mm
    1600 mm
    Ground Clearance
    170 mm
    121 mm
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    16 Litres
    17 Litres
    Engine Oil Capacity
    4 Litres
    4.2 Litres
    Body Type
    Cruiser
    Cruiser
    Seat Height
    690 mm
    780 mm
    Unladden/Kerb Weight
    345 kg
    249 kg

    Pros & Cons

    Pros
    • Agile handling despite size
    • Incredibly clever DVT engine
    • Powerful cruiser with Ducati style
    Cons
    • handling
    • Looks are not good
    • Need more colours
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    Safety

    R 18 comes loaded with Yes ABS - Anti-lock braking system, Side Stand Alarm, Hazard Warning Switch, Radial Tyres, Hazard Warning Indicator, Pass Light, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), ABS - Anti-lock braking system , Traction Control System. Diavel 1260 has Hazard Warning Switch, Side Stand Alarm, Radial Tyres, Hazard Warning Indicator, ABS - Anti-lock braking system , Power Modes, Traction Control System.

    Comfort & Convenience

    BMW R 18 has features like Call/SMS Alerts, Low Oil Indicator, Average Speed Indicator, Service Reminder Indicator, Engine Kill Switch and Ducati Diavel 1260, on the other hand, has Low Battery Indicator, Average Speed Indicator, Pillion Footrest.

    Transmission

    BMW R 18 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and Diavel 1260 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.

    Dimensions

    BMW R 18 has a 16 Litres fuel tank with 1232 mm seat height. Ducati Diavel 1260 has 1151 mm seat height and 17 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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