Ducati DesertX vs BMW R 1250 GS Adventure
DesertX vs R 1250 GS Adventure
Key Highlights | Ducati DesertX | BMW R 1250 GS Adventure |
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Price | Rs.18.33 Lakh | Rs.22.50 Lakh |
Engine Capacity | 937 cc | 1254 cc |
Power | 108.6 bhp @ 9250 rpm | 134.1 bhp @ 7750 rpm |
Mileage/Range | 17.8 kmpl | 14 kmpl |
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Specifications Overview
DesertX specifications | R 1250 GS Adventure specifications | |
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Variant Name | ||
On Road Price | 20.97 Lakh Price Breakup | 25.56 Lakh Price Breakup |
User Rating | - | 5.0 |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 21 Litres | 30 Litres |
Engine Displacement | 937 cc | 1254 cc |
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
DesertX Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | R 1250 GS Adventure Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | |
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Braking System | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
Calliper Type | Front 4 Piston & Rear 2 Piston | Front 4 Piston Rear 2 Piston |
Front Disc Size | 320 | 305 |
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster | Yes | Yes |
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 32 | 36 |
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) | 29 | 36 |
Front Wheel Size | R21 | - |
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster | Yes | Yes |
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 36 | 42 |
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) | 32 | 42 |
Rear Wheel Size | R18 | - |
Wheel Type | Spoke | Spoke |
Front Suspension | KYB 46mm USD Fork, Fully Adjustable | BMMotorraTeleleverstanchiodiamete1.(3mm)centrasprinstrut" |
Rear Suspension | KYB Monoshock, Fully Adjustable | Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever |
Front Tyre Size | 90/90 - R21 | 120/70 - R19 |
Instrumentation
DesertX Instrumentation | R 1250 GS Adventure Instrumentation | |
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Riding Modes Switch | Yes | No |
Touch Screen Display | No | No |
Fuel level guage | Digital | Yes |
Gear Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Tachometer | Digital | Digital |
Speedometer | Digital | Digital |
Odometer | Digital | Digital |
Exterior
DesertX Exterior | R 1250 GS Adventure Exterior | |
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Daytime Running Lights | Yes | Yes |
LED headlight | Yes | Yes |
Warranty
DesertX Warranty | R 1250 GS Adventure Warranty | |
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Basic Warranty | 2 Years/Unlimited Kms | 3 Years or Unlimited km |
Body & Suspension
DesertX Body & Suspension | R 1250 GS Adventure Body & Suspension | |
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Colors | ||
Images | ||
Frame Type | Tubular steel trellis frame | Two-section frame& front- and bolted on rear frame& load-bearing engine |
Engine & Transmission
DesertX Engine & Transmission | R 1250 GS Adventure Engine & Transmission | |
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Gear Shifting Pattern | 1 Down 5 Up | 1 Down 5 Up |
Spark Plugs | 1 Per Cylinder | 1 Per Cylinder |
Engine Capacity | 937 cc | 1254 cc |
Engine Type | 11 twin-cylinder unit with desmodromic distribution | Air-Liquid Cooled& Twin Cylinder& DOHC& Boxer Engine |
No. of Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
No. of valves per cylinder | 4 | 4 |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Battery Capacity | - | 0.144 kwh |
Range | 374 km/charge | - |
Top Speed | 209 kmph | 200 kmph |
Bore x Stroke | 94 mm x 67.5 mm | 102.5 mm x 76 mm |
Charging Socket | - | No |
Configuration | Twin Cylinder | Twin Cylinder |
Cooling type | Liquid Cooled | Air/Liquid Cooled |
Fuelling | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
Comfort & Convenience
DesertX Comfort & Convenience | R 1250 GS Adventure Comfort & Convenience | |
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Average Speed Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Call/SMS Alerts | Yes | Yes |
Front Storage Box | No | No |
Geo Fencing | No | NO |
Low Battery Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Low Oil Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Pillion Backrest | No | No |
Pillion Footrest | Yes | Yes |
Riding Modes | 4 | 3 |
Service Reminder Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Under Seat Storage | No | No |
GPS & Navigation | Yes | Yes |
Console Type | Digital | Digital |
Distance to Empty Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Engine Kill Switch | Yes | Yes |
Safety
DesertX Safety | R 1250 GS Adventure Safety | |
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AHO (Automatic Headlight On) | Yes | Yes |
Hazard Warning Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Hazard Warning Switch | Yes | Yes |
Radial Tyres | Yes | Yes |
Side Stand Alarm | Yes | Yes |
Pass Light | Yes | Yes |
Pillion Grabrail | Yes | Yes |
Turn Signal | LED | LED |
ABS - Anti-lock braking system | Yes | Yes |
Power Modes | 4 | 3 |
Slipper Clutch | Assist And Slipper Clutch | Wet Multiplate |
Traction Control System | Yes | Yes |
Dimensions & Capacity
DesertX Dimensions & Capacity | R 1250 GS Adventure Dimensions & Capacity | |
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Length | 2390 mm | 2270 mm |
Width | 960 mm | 980 mm |
Height | 1178 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase | 1608 mm | 1504 mm |
Ground Clearance | 250 mm | 185 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 21 Litres | 30 Litres |
Engine Oil Capacity | 3.1 Litres | 3.78 Litres |
Body Type | Adventure | Adventure |
Seat Height | 875 mm | 890 mm |
Unladden/Kerb Weight | 223 kg | 268 kg |
Entertainment & Communication
DesertX Entertainment & Communication | R 1250 GS Adventure Entertainment & Communication | |
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MID (Multi Info Display) | - | Yes |
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Detailed Comparison of Ducati DesertX and BMW R 1250 GS Adventure
Safety
DesertX comes loaded with Yes ABS - Anti-lock braking system, Radial Tyres, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Side Stand Alarm, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, Hazard Warning Switch, ABS - Anti-lock braking system , Traction Control System. R 1250 GS Adventure has Hazard Warning Indicator, Radial Tyres, Hazard Warning Switch, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Side Stand Alarm, ABS - Anti-lock braking system , Traction Control System.
Comfort & Convenience
Ducati DesertX has features like Service Reminder Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Low Battery Indicator, Average Speed Indicator, Call/SMS Alerts, Low Oil Indicator, GPS & Navigation, Distance to Empty Indicator, Engine Kill Switch, USB Charger Port, Side Stand Indicator and BMW R 1250 GS Adventure, on the other hand, has Average Speed Indicator, Low Battery Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Service Reminder Indicator, Call/SMS Alerts, Low Oil Indicator, GPS & Navigation, USB Charger Port, Side Stand Indicator, Distance to Empty Indicator, Engine Kill Switch.
Transmission
Ducati DesertX comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and R 1250 GS Adventure comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.
Dimensions
Ducati DesertX has a 21 Litres fuel tank with 1178 mm seat height. BMW R 1250 GS Adventure has 1460 mm seat height and 30 Litres fuel tank capacity.