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BMW S 1000 XR vs Ducati DesertX

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, BMW S 1000 XR or Ducati DesertX? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between S 1000 XR and DesertX. BMW S 1000 XR Price starts at Rs.22.50 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Pro and Ducati DesertX Price starts at Rs.18.33 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. BMW S 1000 XR is 4 cylinder, 999 cc Engine can generate 170 bhp power whereas Ducati DesertX is a 2 cylinder, 937 cc Engine can generate 108.6 bhp @ 9250 rpm power. In terms of mileage, S 1000 XR provides a mileage of 20 Kmpl kmpl (base model), and DesertX has a mileage of 17.8 kmpl (base model). BMW S 1000 XR is available in 3 colours & 3 variants whereas Ducati DesertX is available in 1 colours & 3 variants.

S 1000 XR vs DesertX

Key HighlightsBMW S 1000 XRDucati DesertX
PriceRs.22.50 LakhRs.18.33 Lakh
Engine Capacity999 cc937 cc
Power170 bhp108.6 bhp @ 9250 rpm
Mileage/Range20 kmpl17.8 kmpl
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BMW S 1000 XR Pro bike
BMW S 1000 XR
Pro
Rs. 22.50 Lakh
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Ducati DesertX STD bike
Ducati DesertX
STD
Rs. 18.33 Lakh
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    Specifications Overview

    Variant Name
    On Road Price
    25.56 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    20.97 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    User Rating
    4.3
    -
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    20 Litres
    21 Litres
    Engine Displacement
    999 cc
    937 cc
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    Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

    Braking System
    Dual Channel ABS
    Dual Channel ABS
    Calliper Type
    -
    Front 4 Piston & Rear 2 Piston
    Front Disc Size
    -
    320
    Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
    -
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    Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
    -
    32
    Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
    -
    29
    Front Wheel Size
    -
    R21
    Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
    -
    check
    Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
    -
    36
    Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
    -
    32
    Rear Wheel Size
    -
    R18
    Wheel Type
    Alloy
    Spoke
    Front Suspension
    USfronforks
    KYB 46mm USD Fork, Fully Adjustable
    Rear Suspension
    Rear moNo-shock absorber
    KYB Monoshock, Fully Adjustable
    Front Tyre Size
    120/70 ZR17
    90/90 - R21

    Instrumentation

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

    Exterior

    Daytime Running Lights
    -
    check
    LED headlight
    check
    check

    Warranty

    Basic Warranty
    3 Years
    2 Years/Unlimited Kms

    Body & Suspension

    Colors
    Images
    Frame Type
    Aluminium composite bridge frame
    Tubular steel trellis frame

    Engine & Transmission

    Gear Shifting Pattern
    -
    1 Down 5 Up
    Spark Plugs
    -
    1 Per Cylinder
    Engine Capacity
    999 cc
    937 cc
    Engine Type
    in-line 4-cylinder engine
    11 twin-cylinder unit with desmodromic distribution
    No. of Cylinders
    4
    2
    No. of valves per cylinder
    4
    4
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Battery Capacity
    0.0864 kwh
    -
    Top Speed
    253 kmph
    209 kmph
    Bore x Stroke
    80 X 49.7 mm
    94 mm x 67.5 mm
    Charging Socket
    -
    Configuration
    Four Cylinder
    Twin Cylinder
    Cooling type
    Liquid Cooled
    Liquid Cooled
    Fuelling
    Fuel Injection
    Fuel Injection
    Max Power
    170 bhp
    108.6 bhp @ 9250 rpm

    Comfort & Convenience

    Average Speed Indicator
    -
    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
    -
    4
    Service Reminder Indicator
    -
    check
    Under Seat Storage
    -
    GPS & Navigation
    -
    check
    Console Type
    Digital
    Digital
    Distance to Empty Indicator
    check
    check
    Engine Kill Switch
    check
    check

    Safety

    AHO (Automatic Headlight On)
    check
    check
    Hazard Warning Indicator
    -
    check
    Hazard Warning Switch
    -
    check
    Radial Tyres
    -
    check
    Side Stand Alarm
    check
    check
    Pass Light
    -
    check
    Pillion Grabrail
    -
    check
    Turn Signal
    -
    LED
    ABS - Anti-lock braking system
    check
    check
    Power Modes
    4
    Slipper Clutch
    check
    Assist And Slipper Clutch
    Traction Control System
    check
    check

    Dimensions & Capacity

    Length
    2183 mm
    2390 mm
    Width
    940 mm
    960 mm
    Height
    1408 mm
    1178 mm
    Wheelbase
    1548 mm
    1608 mm
    Ground Clearance
    160 mm
    250 mm
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    20 Litres
    21 Litres
    Engine Oil Capacity
    4 Litres
    3.1 Litres
    Body Type
    Adventure
    Adventure
    Seat Height
    850 mm
    875 mm
    Unladden/Kerb Weight
    226 kg
    223 kg

    Entertainment & Communication

    MID (Multi Info Display)
    check
    -

    Pros & Cons

    Pros
    • Cruise control is good to maintain speed limits!
    • Looks awesome & great performance!
    • Ride quality handling and smooth engine
    Cons
    • fuel tank could be bigge
    • Headlight could be better
    • Headlights...BUT I don't ride it at night so who cares.
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    Detailed Comparison of BMW S 1000 XR and Ducati DesertX

    Safety

    S 1000 XR comes loaded with Yes ABS - Anti-lock braking system, Side Stand Alarm, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Slipper Clutch, ABS - Anti-lock braking system , 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 , Traction Control System.

    Comfort & Convenience

    BMW S 1000 XR has features like Distance to Empty Indicator, Side Stand Indicator, Engine Kill Switch, USB Charger Port 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.

    Transmission

    BMW S 1000 XR comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and DesertX comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.

    Dimensions

    BMW S 1000 XR has a 20 Litres fuel tank with 1408 mm seat height. Ducati DesertX has 1178 mm seat height and 21 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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        Nitin Bare
        3 Year ago
        3.7
        Sporty look bike , ride quality good but expensive
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