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Ducati DesertX vs Triumph Tiger 1200

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Ducati DesertX or Triumph Tiger 1200? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between DesertX and Tiger 1200. Ducati DesertX Price starts at Rs.18.33 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD and Triumph Tiger 1200 Price starts at Rs.19.39 Lakh (ex-showroom) for GT Pro Snowdonia White. Ducati DesertX is 2 cylinder, 937 cc Engine can generate 108.6 bhp @ 9250 rpm power whereas Triumph Tiger 1200 is a 3 cylinder, 1160 cc Engine can generate 148 bhp @ 9000 rpm power. In terms of mileage, DesertX provides a mileage of 17.8 kmpl (base model), and Tiger 1200 has a mileage of 19.6 kmpl (base model). Ducati DesertX is available in 1 colours & 3 variants whereas Triumph Tiger 1200 is available in 4 colours & 9 variants.

DesertX vs Tiger 1200

Key HighlightsDucati DesertXTriumph Tiger 1200
PriceRs.18.33 LakhRs.19.39 Lakh
Engine Capacity937 cc1160 cc
Power108.6 bhp @ 9250 rpm148 bhp @ 9000 rpm
Mileage/Range17.8 kmpl19.6 kmpl
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Ducati DesertX STD bike
Ducati DesertX
STD
Rs. 18.33 Lakh
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Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Pro Snowdonia White bike
Triumph Tiger 1200
GT Pro Snowdonia White
Rs. 19.39 Lakh
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    Specifications Overview

    Variant Name
    On Road Price
    20.97 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    22.18 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    User Rating
    -
    3.8
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    21 Litres
    20 Litres
    Engine Displacement
    937 cc
    1160 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 4 Piston Rear 1 Piston
    Front Disc Size
    320
    320
    Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
    check
    check
    Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
    32
    34
    Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
    29
    32
    Front Wheel Size
    R21
    19
    Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
    check
    check
    Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
    36
    42
    Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
    32
    42
    Rear Wheel Size
    R18
    18
    Wheel Type
    Spoke
    Alloy
    Front Suspension
    KYB 46mm USD Fork, Fully Adjustable
    Showa 49mm semi-active damping USD forks. 200mm travel
    Rear Suspension
    KYB Monoshock, Fully Adjustable
    Showa semi-active damping monoshock
    Front Tyre Size
    90/90 - R21
    120/70 - R19

    Instrumentation

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

    Exterior

    Daytime Running Lights
    check
    check
    LED headlight
    check
    check

    Warranty

    Basic Warranty
    2 Years/Unlimited Kms
    3 Years/Unlimited Kms

    Body & Suspension

    Colors
    Images
    Frame Type
    Tubular steel trellis frame
    Tubular Steel Frame

    Engine & Transmission

    Gear Shifting Pattern
    1 Down 5 Up
    1 Down 5 Up
    Spark Plugs
    1 Per Cylinder
    1 Per Cylinder
    Engine Capacity
    937 cc
    1160 cc
    Engine Type
    11 twin-cylinder unit with desmodromic distribution
    Liquid-cooled& 12 valve& DOHC& inline 3-cylinder
    No. of Cylinders
    2
    3
    No. of valves per cylinder
    4
    4
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Range
    374 km/charge
    -
    Top Speed
    209 kmph
    220 kmph
    Bore x Stroke
    94 mm x 67.5 mm
    90 mm x 60.7 mm
    Configuration
    Twin Cylinder
    Three Cylinder
    Cooling type
    Liquid Cooled
    Liquid Cooled
    Fuelling
    Fuel Injection
    Fuel Injection
    Max Power
    108.6 bhp @ 9250 rpm
    148 bhp @ 9000 rpm
    Max Torque
    92 Nm @ 6500 rpm
    130 Nm @ 7000 rpm

    Comfort & Convenience

    Average Speed Indicator
    check
    check
    Call/SMS Alerts
    check
    check
    Front Storage Box
    Geo Fencing
    Low Battery Indicator
    check
    check
    Low Oil Indicator
    check
    check
    Pillion Backrest
    Pillion Footrest
    check
    check
    Riding Modes
    4
    4
    Service Reminder Indicator
    check
    check
    Under Seat Storage
    GPS & Navigation
    check
    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
    check
    Hazard Warning Switch
    check
    check
    Radial Tyres
    check
    check
    Side Stand Alarm
    check
    check
    Pass Light
    check
    check
    Pillion Grabrail
    check
    check
    Turn Signal
    LED
    LED
    ABS - Anti-lock braking system
    check
    check
    Power Modes
    4
    4
    Slipper Clutch
    Assist And Slipper Clutch
    Wet Multiplate with Assist and Slipper Clutch
    Traction Control System
    check
    check

    Dimensions & Capacity

    Length
    2390 mm
    2245 mm
    Width
    960 mm
    849 mm
    Height
    1178 mm
    1436 mm
    Wheelbase
    1608 mm
    1560 mm
    Ground Clearance
    250 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
    245 kg

    Entertainment & Communication

    MID (Multi Info Display)
    -
    check

    Pros & Cons

    Pros
    • Powerful & torque-rich engine
    • Overall hardware is abuse-friendly
    • Feature-rich & loaded with tech up to the brim
    • Less expensive to maintain as compared to some rivals
    Cons
    • Quite expensive for what it offers
    • Ergonomics not well suited for short riders
    • Engine lacks a top-end punch as the rivals
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    Safety

    DesertX comes loaded with Yes ABS - Anti-lock braking system, Hazard Warning Switch, Radial Tyres, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Side Stand Alarm, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, ABS - Anti-lock braking system , Traction Control System. Tiger 1200 has Pillion Grabrail, Side Stand Alarm, Hazard Warning Indicator, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Radial Tyres, Hazard Warning Switch, Pass Light, ABS - Anti-lock braking system , Traction Control System.

    Comfort & Convenience

    Ducati DesertX has features like Average Speed Indicator, Call/SMS Alerts, Low Oil Indicator, Service Reminder Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Low Battery Indicator, GPS & Navigation, Side Stand Indicator, Distance to Empty Indicator, Engine Kill Switch, USB Charger Port and Triumph Tiger 1200, on the other hand, has Call/SMS Alerts, Low Battery Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Service Reminder Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, Average Speed 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 Tiger 1200 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.

    Dimensions

    Ducati DesertX has a 21 Litres fuel tank with 1178 mm seat height. Triumph Tiger 1200 has 1436 mm seat height and 20 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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