Ducati DesertX vs Triumph Tiger 1200
DesertX vs Tiger 1200
Key Highlights | Ducati DesertX | Triumph Tiger 1200 |
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Price | Rs.18.33 Lakh | Rs.19.39 Lakh |
Engine Capacity | 937 cc | 1160 cc |
Power | 108.6 bhp @ 9250 rpm | 148 bhp @ 9000 rpm |
Mileage/Range | 17.8 kmpl | 19.6 kmpl |
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Specifications Overview
DesertX specifications | Tiger 1200 specifications | |
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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
DesertX Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | Tiger 1200 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 1 Piston |
Front Disc Size | 320 | 320 |
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster | Yes | Yes |
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 32 | 34 |
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) | 29 | 32 |
Front Wheel Size | R21 | 19 |
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster | Yes | Yes |
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
DesertX Instrumentation | Tiger 1200 Instrumentation | |
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Riding Modes Switch | Yes | Yes |
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 | Tiger 1200 Exterior | |
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Daytime Running Lights | Yes | Yes |
LED headlight | Yes | Yes |
Warranty
DesertX Warranty | Tiger 1200 Warranty | |
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Basic Warranty | 2 Years/Unlimited Kms | 3 Years/Unlimited Kms |
Body & Suspension
DesertX Body & Suspension | Tiger 1200 Body & Suspension | |
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Frame Type | Tubular steel trellis frame | Tubular Steel Frame |
Engine & Transmission
DesertX Engine & Transmission | Tiger 1200 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 | 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
DesertX Comfort & Convenience | Tiger 1200 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 | 4 |
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 | Tiger 1200 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 | 4 |
Slipper Clutch | Assist And Slipper Clutch | Wet Multiplate with Assist and Slipper Clutch |
Traction Control System | Yes | Yes |
Dimensions & Capacity
DesertX Dimensions & Capacity | Tiger 1200 Dimensions & Capacity | |
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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
DesertX Entertainment & Communication | Tiger 1200 Entertainment & Communication | |
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MID (Multi Info Display) | - | Yes |
Pros & Cons
DesertX Pros & Cons | Tiger 1200 Pros & Cons | |
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Detailed Comparison of Ducati DesertX and Triumph Tiger 1200
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. Tiger 1200 has Hazard Warning Indicator, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Radial Tyres, Hazard Warning Switch, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, Side Stand Alarm, Traction Control System, ABS - Anti-lock braking system .
Comfort & Convenience
Ducati DesertX has features like Call/SMS Alerts, Low Oil Indicator, Service Reminder Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Low Battery Indicator, Average Speed 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 Low Battery Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Service Reminder Indicator, Average Speed Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, Call/SMS Alerts, 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.