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BMW R NineT vs Ducati DesertX

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, BMW R NineT or Ducati DesertX? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between R NineT and DesertX. BMW R NineT Price starts at Rs.19.00 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD and Ducati DesertX Price starts at Rs.18.33 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. BMW R NineT is 2 cylinder, 1170 cc Engine can generate 107.28 bhp @ 7250 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 NineT provides a mileage of 22 kmpl (base model), and DesertX has a mileage of 17.8 kmpl (base model). BMW R NineT is available in 4 colours & 1 variants whereas Ducati DesertX is available in 2 colours & 1 variants.

R NineT vs DesertX

Key HighlightsBMW R NineTDucati DesertX
PriceRs.19.00 LakhRs.18.33 Lakh
Engine Capacity1170 cc937 cc
Power107.28 bhp @ 7250 rpm108.6 bhp @ 9250 rpm
Mileage/Range22 kmpl17.8 kmpl
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BMW R NineT STD bike
BMW R NineT
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Rs. 19.00 Lakh
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Ducati DesertX
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    Specifications Overview

    R NineT specificationsDesertX specifications
    Variant Name
    On Road Price
    21.74 Lakh
    20.97 Lakh
    User Rating
    3.7
    -
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    18 Litres
    21 Litres
    Engine Displacement
    1170 cc
    937 cc
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    Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

    R NineT Brakes, Suspension & TyresDesertX Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
    Rear Wheel Size
    17
    18
    Wheel Type
    Spoke
    Spoke
    Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
    1
    1
    Front Wheel Size
    17
    21
    Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
    1
    1
    Calliper Type
    Front - 4 Piston, Rear- Double Piston Calliper
    Front - 4 Piston& Rear - 2 Piston Caliper
    Braking System
    Dual Channel ABS
    Dual Channel ABS
    Front Suspension
    Upside-Down telescopic fork with 46 mm diameter
    KYB 46mm USD fork& fully adjustable
    Rear Suspension
    Cast aluminium single swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever
    KYB monoshock& fully adjustable
    Front Tyre Size
    120/70 - ZR17
    90/90 - 21 M/C
    Rear Tyre Size
    180/55 - ZR17
    150/70 - R18 M/C
    Front Type
    Disc
    Disc
    Rear Disc/Drum Size
    265 mm
    265 mm
    Rear Type
    Disc
    Disc
    Tubeless Tyres
    checkYes
    checkYes

    Instrumentation

    R NineT InstrumentationDesertX Instrumentation
    Riding Modes Switch
    1
    1
    Fuel level guage
    Digital
    checkYes
    Tachometer
    Analogue
    Digital
    Speedometer
    Analogue
    Digital
    Odometer
    Digital
    Digital

    Infotainment & Communication

    R NineT Infotainment & CommunicationDesertX Infotainment & Communication
    Basic Warranty
    -
    2 Years/Unlimited km

    Body & Suspension

    R NineT Body & SuspensionDesertX Body & Suspension
    Colors
    Images
    Frame Type
    Four-part frame concept with front frame and three-part rear frame
    Tubular steel trellis frame

    Engine & Transmission

    R NineT Engine & TransmissionDesertX Engine & Transmission
    Engine Capacity
    1170 cc
    937 cc
    Engine Type
    Air/oil-cooled 2cylinder&4-stroke boxer engine with 2 camshafts and 4 radially arranged valves per cylinder as well as central counterbalance shaft
    11° twin-cylinder unit with desmodromic distribution
    No. of Cylinders
    2
    -
    No. of valves per cylinder
    4
    -
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Battery Capacity
    0.14 kwh
    -
    Battery Type
    Maintenance Free
    -
    Range
    353 km/charge
    374 km/charge
    Top Speed
    200 kmph
    209 kmph
    Max Torque
    116 Nm @ 6000 rpm
    92 Nm @ 6500 rpm
    Max Power
    107.28 bhp @ 7250 rpm
    108.6 bhp @ 9250 rpm
    Fuelling
    Fuel Injection
    Fuel Injection
    Cooling type
    Air & Oil Cooled
    Liquid Cooled
    Charging Socket
    checkYes
    -
    Bore x Stroke
    101x73 mm
    94 mm x 67.5 mm

    Comfort & Convenience

    R NineT Comfort & ConvenienceDesertX Comfort & Convenience
    Riding Modes
    Rain and Road
    Sport& Touring& Urban& Wet& Enduro& and Rally
    Low Battery Indicator
    1
    1
    Average Speed Indicator
    1
    1
    Pillion Footrest
    1
    1
    Under Seat Storage
    No
    No
    Engine Kill Switch
    checkYes
    -
    Console Type
    Semi-Digital
    Digital
    Start Type
    Electric Start
    Electric Start

    Safety

    R NineT SafetyDesertX Safety
    Radial Tyres
    1
    1
    Hazard Warning Switch
    1
    1
    Hazard Warning Indicator
    1
    1
    ABS - Anti-lock braking system
    Dual Channel ABS
    Dual Channel ABS
    Power Modes
    -
    checkYes
    Slipper Clutch
    Single dry plate clutch& hydraulically operated
    -
    Traction Control System
    -
    checkYes

    Dimensions & Capacity

    R NineT Dimensions & CapacityDesertX Dimensions & Capacity
    Length
    2105 mm
    2390 mm
    Width
    865 mm
    960 mm
    Height
    1240 mm
    1178 mm
    Wheelbase
    1487 mm
    1608 mm
    Ground Clearance
    177.8 mm
    250 mm
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    18 Litres
    21 Litres
    Engine Oil Capacity
    4 Litres
    3.1 Litres
    Body Type
    Cafe Racer
    Adventure
    Unladden/Kerb Weight
    221 kg
    223 kg
    Seat Height
    805 mm
    875 mm

    Entertainment & Communication

    R NineT Entertainment & CommunicationDesertX Entertainment & Communication
    MID (Multi Info Display)
    checkYes
    -

    Pros & Cons

    R NineT Pros & ConsDesertX Pros & Cons
    Pros
    • Fantastic build quality and highly reliable
    • Looks more macho than most of the similarly priced offerings
    • Very linear power delivery from engine
    Cons
    • Exhaust doesn't sound too good
    • Small mirrors lead to poor rear visibility
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    Detailed Comparison of BMW R NineT and Ducati DesertX

    Transmission

    BMW R NineT comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and DesertX comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.

    Dimensions

    BMW R NineT has a 18 Litres fuel tank with 1240 mm seat height. Ducati DesertX has 1178 mm seat height and 21 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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    BMW R NineT and Ducati DesertX Owner Reviews

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        Indraj meena
        1 Year ago
        Review for BMW R NineT
        3.7
        Expensive bike but performance is awesome
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        BMW R NineT and Ducati DesertX FAQs

        What is the on-road price of BMW R NineT?
        The on-road price of BMW R NineT is Rs. 21.74 Lakh in New Delhi.
        What is the on-road price of Ducati DesertX?
        The on-road price of Ducati DesertX is Rs. 20.97 Lakh in New Delhi.