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Ducati Diavel 1260 vs BMW R 18

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Ducati Diavel 1260 or BMW R 18? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Diavel 1260 and R 18. Ducati Diavel 1260 Price starts at Rs.21.49 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD BS6 and BMW R 18 Price starts at Rs.19.90 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. Ducati Diavel 1260 is 2 cylinder, 1262 cc Engine can generate 159.58 bhp @ 9500 rpm power whereas BMW R 18 is a 2 cylinder, 1802 cc Engine can generate 89.84 bhp @ 4750 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Diavel 1260 provides a mileage of 18.5 kmpl (base model), and R 18 has a mileage of 17.8 kmpl (base model). Ducati Diavel 1260 is available in 3 colours & 2 variants whereas BMW R 18 is available in 6 colours & 3 variants.

Diavel 1260 vs R 18

Key HighlightsDucati Diavel 1260BMW R 18
PriceRs.21.49 LakhRs.19.90 Lakh
Engine Capacity1262 cc1802 cc
Power159.58 bhp @ 9500 rpm89.84 bhp @ 4750 rpm
Mileage/Range18.5 kmpl17.8 kmpl
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Ducati Diavel 1260 STD BS6 bike
Ducati Diavel 1260
STD BS6
Rs. 21.49 Lakh
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BMW R 18
STD
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    Specifications Overview

    Diavel 1260 specificationsR 18 specifications
    Variant Name
    On Road Price
    24.41 Lakh
    22.77 Lakh
    User Rating
    4.1
    3.9
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    17 Litres
    16 Litres
    Engine Displacement
    1262 cc
    1802 cc
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    Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

    Diavel 1260 Brakes, Suspension & TyresR 18 Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
    Rear Wheel Size
    17
    16
    Wheel Type
    Alloy
    Spoke
    Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
    1
    1
    Front Wheel Size
    17
    19
    Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
    1
    -
    Calliper Type
    Front - 4 Piston, Rear - 2 Piston Callipers
    Front - 4 Piston, Rear - 4 Piston Caliper
    Braking System
    Dual Channel ABS
    Dual Channel ABS
    Front Suspension
    50 mm fully adjustable usd fork
    Telescopic fork
    Rear Suspension
    Monoshock, preload and rebound adjustable
    Steel swinging fork with central shock strut
    Front Tyre Size
    120/70 - ZR17
    120/70 - R19
    Rear Tyre Size
    240/45 - ZR17
    180/65 - B16
    Front Type
    Disc
    Disc
    Rear Disc/Drum Size
    265 mm
    300 mm
    Rear Type
    Disc
    Disc
    Tubeless Tyres
    checkYes
    checkYes

    Instrumentation

    Diavel 1260 InstrumentationR 18 Instrumentation
    Riding Modes Switch
    1
    1
    Fuel level guage
    -
    Analogue
    Tachometer
    Digital
    Digital
    Speedometer
    Digital
    Analogue
    Odometer
    Digital
    Digital

    Body & Suspension

    Diavel 1260 Body & SuspensionR 18 Body & Suspension
    Colors
    Images
    Frame Type
    Tubular steel trellis frame
    Double-cradle steel frame with screwed-on underbeams

    Engine & Transmission

    Diavel 1260 Engine & TransmissionR 18 Engine & Transmission
    Engine Capacity
    1262 cc
    1802 cc
    Engine Type
    Ducati Testastreta DVT 1262& L-Twin cylinder& 4 valves per cylinder& Dual Spark& Desmodromic Variable Timing
    Air/oil cooled two-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine with two chain-driven camshafts above the drive shaft.
    No. of Cylinders
    2
    2
    No. of valves per cylinder
    4
    -
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Battery Capacity
    0.12 kwh
    0.31 kwh
    Battery Type
    -
    Maintenance Free
    Range
    306 km/charge
    272 km/charge
    Top Speed
    299 kmph
    180 kmph
    Max Torque
    129 Nm @ 7500 rpm
    158 Nm @ 3000 rpm
    Max Power
    159.58 bhp @ 9500 rpm
    89.84 bhp @ 4750 rpm
    Fuelling
    -
    Fuel Injection
    Cooling type
    Liquid Cooled
    Air-oil cooled
    Bore x Stroke
    106 mm x 71.5 mm
    107.1 mm x 100 mm
    Mileage (Claimed)
    18.5 kmpl
    17.8 kmpl

    Comfort & Convenience

    Diavel 1260 Comfort & ConvenienceR 18 Comfort & Convenience
    Riding Modes
    Sport, Touring, Urban and Wet
    Rock, Roll and Rain
    Low Battery Indicator
    1
    -
    Average Speed Indicator
    1
    1
    Pillion Footrest
    1
    -
    Under Seat Storage
    No
    No
    Console Type
    Digital
    Semi-Digital
    Seat Style
    Stepup
    -
    Start Type
    Electric Start
    Electric Start

    Safety

    Diavel 1260 SafetyR 18 Safety
    Radial Tyres
    1
    1
    Hazard Warning Switch
    1
    1
    Hazard Warning Indicator
    1
    1
    ABS - Anti-lock braking system
    Dual Channel ABS
    Dual Channel ABS
    Power Modes
    checkYes
    -
    Slipper Clutch
    Slipper and Self-Servo Wet Multiplate Clutch with Hydraulic Control
    Single-disk dry clutch
    Traction Control System
    checkYes
    -

    Dimensions & Capacity

    Diavel 1260 Dimensions & CapacityR 18 Dimensions & Capacity
    Length
    2273 mm
    2440 mm
    Width
    938 mm
    964 mm
    Height
    1151 mm
    1232 mm
    Wheelbase
    1600 mm
    1731 mm
    Ground Clearance
    121 mm
    170 mm
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    17 Litres
    16 Litres
    Engine Oil Capacity
    4.2 Litres
    4 Litres
    Body Type
    Cruiser
    Cruiser
    Unladden/Kerb Weight
    249 kg
    345 kg
    Seat Height
    780 mm
    690 mm

    Pros & Cons

    Diavel 1260 Pros & ConsR 18 Pros & Cons
    Pros
    • Agile handling despite size
    • Incredibly clever DVT engine
    • Powerful cruiser with Ducati style
    Cons
    • handling
    • Looks are not good
    • Need more colours
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    Detailed Comparison of Ducati Diavel 1260 and BMW R 18

    Transmission

    Ducati Diavel 1260 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and R 18 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.

    Dimensions

    Ducati Diavel 1260 has a 17 Litres fuel tank with 1151 mm seat height. BMW R 18 has 1232 mm seat height and 16 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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    Ducati Diavel 1260 and BMW R 18 Owner Reviews

    • Diavel 1260 Review
    • R 18 Review
      • ST
        Sehejpal Tomar
        1 Year ago
        Review for Ducati Diavel 1260
        3.5
        The bike look amazing but seat not comfortable & trouble in traffic
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      • G
        Gauri
        1 Year ago
        Review for Ducati Diavel 1260
        4.2
        Every time you squeeze the throttle on the Diavel 1260, you feel alive. It's an incredible thriller.
        Likes (1)
      • AS
        Akhilesh Singhi
        1 Year ago
        Review for Ducati Diavel 1260
        4.6
        It is a very unique motorcycle that turns every ride into a remarkable moment. It is capable of handling Indian roads and traffic, but because the engine heats up considerably, it is best driven on open roads.
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      • AS
        Anil Saraswat
        1 Year ago
        Review for Ducati Diavel 1260
        4.6
        It is undoubtedly one of the few motorbikes that provides a level of power and force even when it is idle.
        Likes (1)
      • DM
        Dilip Mishra
        1 Year ago
        Review for Ducati Diavel 1260
        4.0
        The electronics package and DVT engine bring the Diavel bang up to date; in terms of specs and performance, there simply isn't any bike that can compete.
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        Gaurav Singh
        2 Year ago
        Review for BMW R 18
        4.4
        Its 1802cc engine is extremely smooth and refined.It has Great cruising comfort.
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      Ducati Diavel 1260 and BMW R 18 FAQs

      What is the on-road price of Ducati Diavel 1260?
      The on-road price of Ducati Diavel 1260 is Rs. 24.41 Lakh in New Delhi.
      What is the on-road price of BMW R 18?
      The on-road price of BMW R 18 is Rs. 22.77 Lakh in New Delhi.