BMW R NineTvsDucati DesertX

BMW R NineT

₹19.00 Lakh*

Ducati DesertX

₹18.33 - ₹23.71 Lakh*

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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

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Instrumentation

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Dimensions & Capacity

Exterior
Daytime Running Lights
Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
LED headlight
Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
Warranty
Basic Warranty
3 Years/Unlimited kms
2 Years/Unlimited Kms
2 Years/ Unlimited kms
Entertainment & Communication
MID (Multi Info Display)
Data Not Available

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Detailed Comparison of R NineT and DesertX

R NineT comes loaded with Yes ABS - Anti-lock braking system, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Hazard Warning Switch, Radial Tyres, Side Stand Alarm, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, ABS - Anti-lock braking system , Slipper Clutch, Traction Control System. DesertX has AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Hazard Warning Switch, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, Radial Tyres, Side Stand Alarm, ABS - Anti-lock braking system , Slipper Clutch, Traction Control System. BMW R NineT has features like Average Speed Indicator, Call/SMS Alerts, Low Battery Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Service Reminder Indicator, GPS & Navigation, USB Charger Port, Engine Kill Switch, Side Stand Indicator and Ducati DesertX, on the other hand, has Average Speed Indicator, Call/SMS Alerts, Low Battery Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Service Reminder Indicator, GPS & Navigation, Distance to Empty Indicator, Engine Kill Switch, Side Stand Indicator, USB Charger Port. BMW R NineT comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and DesertX comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.

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Competitors

BMW R NineT Competitors

Models	Engine	Power	Torque	Mileage	Kerb weight	Seat height
BMW R NineT ₹19.00 Lakh*	1170 cc	107.28 bhp @ 7250 rpm	116 Nm @ 6000 rpm	Upto 22 kmpl	-	805 mm
BMW R NineT Scrambler ₹17.25 Lakh*	1170 cc	107.28 bhp @ 7250 rpm	116 Nm @ 6000 rpm	19.6 kmpl	223 kg	820 mm
Aprilia Tuareg 660 ₹18.85 - ₹19.16 Lakh*	659 cc	79.1 bhp @ 9250 rpm	70 Nm @ 6500 rpm	-	204 kg	860 mm
Suzuki Hayabusa ₹18.06 Lakh*	1340 cc	190 bhp @ 9700 rpm	142 Nm @ 7000 rpm	11 kmpl	266 kg	800 mm
Ducati Streetfighter V2 ₹17.50 - ₹19.49 Lakh*	890 cc	118.01 bhp @ 10750 rpm	93.3 Nm @ 8250 RPM	16.7 kmpl	176.6 kg	838 mm
Harley-Davidson Street Bob ₹18.77 - ₹18.93 Lakh*	1923 cc	91 bhp @ 5020 rpm	156 Nm @ 2750 rpm	18.18 kmpl	293 kg	680 mm
Ducati Panigale V2 ₹19.12 - ₹21.10 Lakh*	890 cc	120 bhp @ 10750 rpm	93.3 Nm @ 8250 rpm	23.5 kmpl	-	837 mm
Indian Motorcycle FTR 1200 ₹19.38 - ₹22.03 Lakh*	1203 cc	124.7 bhp	120 Nm @ 6000 rpm	18.9 kmpl	233 kg	-
Kawasaki Ninja ZX 10 R ₹20.79 Lakh*	998 cc	200.21 bhp @ 13200 rpm	114.9 Nm @ 11400 rpm	12 kmpl	207 kg	835 mm

Braking System	Dual Channel ABS	Dual Channel ABS Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
Calliper Type	Fixed	Fixed Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
Front Disc Size	320	320 Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster		Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	36	32 Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)	36	29 Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
Front Wheel Size	R17	R21 Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster		Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	42	36 Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)	39	32 Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
Rear Wheel Size	R17	R18 Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
Wheel Type	Spoke	Spoke Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
Front Suspension	Upside-Dowtelescopiforwit4mdiameter	Up Side Down Fork Fully Adjustable Up Side Down Fork
Rear Suspension	Cast aluminium single swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever	KYB Monoshock Fully Adjustable
Front Tyre Size	120/70 ZR17	90/90 R21 Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
Rear Tyre Size	180/55 ZR17	150/70 R18 Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
Tubeless Tyres		Available in 2 Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
Front Brake	Disc	Disc Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
Rear Disc/Drum Size	265 mm	265 mm Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
Rear Brake	Disc	Disc Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards

Gear Shifting Pattern	1 Down 5 Up	1 Down 5 Up Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
Spark Plugs		Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
Engine Capacity	1170 cc	937 cc Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
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	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	2 Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
No. of valves per cylinder	4	4 Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
Transmission Type	Manual	Manual Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
Top Speed	200 kmph	209 kmph Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
Bore x Stroke	101 mm x 73 mm	94 mm x 67.5 mm Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
Charging Socket		Data Not Available
Cooling type	Air oil cooled	Liquid Cooled Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
Fuelling	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Max Power	107.28 bhp @ 7250 rpm	108.6 bhp @ 9250 rpm Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
Max Torque	116 Nm @ 6000 rpm	92 Nm @ 6500 rpm Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
Mileage (Claimed)	22 kmpl	17.8 kmpl Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
Number of Gears	6 Speed	6 Speed Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards

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

Width	865 mm	960 mm
Engine Oil Capacity	4 Litres	3.1 Litres Available in 1 Variant, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
Body Type	Cafe Racer	Adventure
Seat Height	805 mm	875 mm Available in 2 Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards 910 mm Available in 1 Variant, ₹23.71 Lakh* Onwards
Length	Data Not Available	2390 mm
Height	Data Not Available	1178 mm
Wheelbase	Data Not Available	1608 mm
Ground Clearance	Data Not Available	250 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Data Not Available	21 Litres Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
Unladden/Kerb Weight	Data Not Available	223 kg Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards

Pros	Fantastic build quality and highly reliable Looks more macho than most of the similarly priced offerings Very linear power delivery from engine	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	Exhaust doesn't sound too good Small mirrors lead to poor rear visibility	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

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

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

Daytime Running Lights		Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards
LED headlight		Available in all Variants, ₹18.33 Lakh* Onwards