Ducati DesertX vs BMW S 1000 XR
DesertX vs S 1000 XR
Key Highlights | Ducati DesertX | BMW S 1000 XR |
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Price | Rs.18.33 Lakh | Rs.22.50 Lakh |
Engine Capacity | 937 cc | 999 cc |
Power | 108.6 bhp @ 9250 rpm | 170 bhp |
Mileage/Range | 17.8 kmpl | 20 kmpl |
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Specifications Overview
DesertX specifications | S 1000 XR specifications | |
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Variant Name | ||
On Road Price | 20.97 Lakh Price Breakup | 25.56 Lakh Price Breakup |
User Rating | - | 4.3 |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 21 Litres | 20 Litres |
Engine Displacement | 937 cc | 999 cc |
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
DesertX Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | S 1000 XR Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | |
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Braking System | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
Calliper Type | Front 4 Piston & Rear 2 Piston | - |
Front Disc Size | 320 | - |
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster | Yes | - |
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 32 | - |
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) | 29 | - |
Front Wheel Size | R21 | - |
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster | Yes | - |
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 36 | - |
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) | 32 | - |
Rear Wheel Size | R18 | - |
Wheel Type | Spoke | Alloy |
Front Suspension | KYB 46mm USD Fork, Fully Adjustable | USfronforks |
Rear Suspension | KYB Monoshock, Fully Adjustable | Rear moNo-shock absorber |
Front Tyre Size | 90/90 - R21 | 120/70 ZR17 |
Instrumentation
DesertX Instrumentation | S 1000 XR Instrumentation | |
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Riding Modes Switch | Yes | Yes |
Touch Screen Display | No | - |
Fuel level guage | Digital | Digital |
Gear Indicator | Yes | - |
Tachometer | Digital | Digital |
Speedometer | Digital | Digital |
Odometer | Digital | Digital |
Exterior
DesertX Exterior | S 1000 XR Exterior | |
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Daytime Running Lights | Yes | - |
LED headlight | Yes | Yes |
Warranty
DesertX Warranty | S 1000 XR Warranty | |
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Basic Warranty | 2 Years/Unlimited Kms | 3 Years |
Body & Suspension
DesertX Body & Suspension | S 1000 XR Body & Suspension | |
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Colors | ||
Images | ||
Frame Type | Tubular steel trellis frame | Aluminium composite bridge frame |
Engine & Transmission
DesertX Engine & Transmission | S 1000 XR Engine & Transmission | |
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Gear Shifting Pattern | 1 Down 5 Up | - |
Spark Plugs | 1 Per Cylinder | - |
Engine Capacity | 937 cc | 999 cc |
Engine Type | 11 twin-cylinder unit with desmodromic distribution | in-line 4-cylinder engine |
No. of Cylinders | 2 | 4 |
No. of valves per cylinder | 4 | 4 |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Battery Capacity | - | 0.0864 kwh |
Range | 374 km/charge | - |
Top Speed | 209 kmph | 253 kmph |
Bore x Stroke | 94 mm x 67.5 mm | 80 X 49.7 mm |
Charging Socket | - | No |
Configuration | Twin Cylinder | Four Cylinder |
Cooling type | Liquid Cooled | Liquid Cooled |
Fuelling | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
Comfort & Convenience
DesertX Comfort & Convenience | S 1000 XR Comfort & Convenience | |
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Average Speed Indicator | Yes | - |
Call/SMS Alerts | Yes | - |
Front Storage Box | No | - |
Geo Fencing | No | - |
Low Battery Indicator | Yes | - |
Low Oil Indicator | Yes | - |
Pillion Backrest | No | - |
Pillion Footrest | Yes | - |
Riding Modes | 4 | - |
Service Reminder Indicator | Yes | - |
Under Seat Storage | No | - |
GPS & Navigation | Yes | - |
Console Type | Digital | Digital |
Distance to Empty Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Engine Kill Switch | Yes | Yes |
Safety
DesertX Safety | S 1000 XR Safety | |
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AHO (Automatic Headlight On) | Yes | Yes |
Hazard Warning Indicator | Yes | - |
Hazard Warning Switch | Yes | - |
Radial Tyres | Yes | - |
Side Stand Alarm | Yes | Yes |
Pass Light | Yes | - |
Pillion Grabrail | Yes | - |
Turn Signal | LED | - |
ABS - Anti-lock braking system | Yes | Yes |
Power Modes | 4 | No |
Slipper Clutch | Assist And Slipper Clutch | Yes |
Traction Control System | Yes | Yes |
Dimensions & Capacity
DesertX Dimensions & Capacity | S 1000 XR Dimensions & Capacity | |
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Length | 2390 mm | 2183 mm |
Width | 960 mm | 940 mm |
Height | 1178 mm | 1408 mm |
Wheelbase | 1608 mm | 1548 mm |
Ground Clearance | 250 mm | 160 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 21 Litres | 20 Litres |
Engine Oil Capacity | 3.1 Litres | 4 Litres |
Body Type | Adventure | Adventure |
Seat Height | 875 mm | 850 mm |
Unladden/Kerb Weight | 223 kg | 226 kg |
Entertainment & Communication
DesertX Entertainment & Communication | S 1000 XR Entertainment & Communication | |
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MID (Multi Info Display) | - | Yes |
Pros & Cons
DesertX Pros & Cons | S 1000 XR Pros & Cons | |
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Detailed Comparison of Ducati DesertX and BMW S 1000 XR
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. S 1000 XR has Side Stand Alarm, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), ABS - Anti-lock braking system , Traction Control System, Slipper Clutch.
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 S 1000 XR, on the other hand, has Side Stand Indicator, Distance to Empty Indicator, USB Charger Port, Engine Kill Switch.
Transmission
Ducati DesertX comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and S 1000 XR comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.
Dimensions
Ducati DesertX has a 21 Litres fuel tank with 1178 mm seat height. BMW S 1000 XR has 1408 mm seat height and 20 Litres fuel tank capacity.