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Ducati Xdiavel vs BMW R 18

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Ducati Xdiavel or BMW R 18? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Xdiavel and R 18. Ducati Xdiavel Price starts at Rs.21.20 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Dark and BMW R 18 Price starts at Rs.19.90 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. Ducati Xdiavel is 2 cylinder, 1262 cc Engine can generate 158.24 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, Xdiavel provides a mileage of 15 kmpl (base model), and R 18 has a mileage of 17.8 kmpl (base model). Ducati Xdiavel is available in 2 colours & 2 variants whereas BMW R 18 is available in 6 colours & 3 variants.

Xdiavel vs R 18

Key HighlightsDucati XdiavelBMW R 18
PriceRs.21.20 LakhRs.19.90 Lakh
Engine Capacity1262 cc1802 cc
Power158.24 bhp @ 9500 rpm89.84 bhp @ 4750 rpm
Mileage/Range15 kmpl17.8 kmpl
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Ducati Xdiavel Dark bike
Dark
21.20 Lakh
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BMW R 18 STD bike
STD
19.90 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Xdiavel specificationsR 18 specifications
Variant Name
On Road Price
24.08 Lakh
22.77 Lakh
User Rating
4.0
3.9
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 Litres
16 Litres
Engine Displacement
1262 cc
1802 cc
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Xdiavel 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 Calliper
Front - 4 Piston, Rear - 4 Piston Caliper
Braking System
Dual Channel ABS
Dual Channel ABS
Front Suspension
Adjustable Ø 50 mm (Ø 1,97 in) usd fork
Telescopic fork
Rear Suspension
Single Shock Absorber, Adjustable preload and rebound
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

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

Body & Suspension

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

Engine & Transmission

Xdiavel Engine & TransmissionR 18 Engine & Transmission
Engine Capacity
1262 cc
1802 cc
Engine Type
4 valve per cylinder& Desmodronic Variable Timing& Dual Spark& Liquid cooled
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
324 km/charge
272 km/charge
Top Speed
299 kmph
180 kmph
Max Torque
127 Nm @ 5000 rpm
158 Nm @ 3000 rpm
Max Power
158.24 bhp @ 9500 rpm
89.84 bhp @ 4750 rpm
Fuelling
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Cooling type
Liquid Cooled
Air-oil cooled
Bore x Stroke
106 mm
107.1 mm x 100 mm
Mileage (Claimed)
15 kmpl
17.8 kmpl

Comfort & Convenience

Xdiavel Comfort & ConvenienceR 18 Comfort & Convenience
Riding Modes
Sport, Touring and Urban
Rock, Roll and Rain
Low Battery Indicator
1
-
Average Speed Indicator
1
1
Pillion Footrest
1
-
Under Seat Storage
No
No
Distance to Empty Indicator
checkYes
-
Console Type
Digital
Semi-Digital
Side Stand Indicator
checkYes
-
Start Type
Electric Start
Electric Start

Safety

Xdiavel 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
240/45-ZR17Slipper And Self-servo Wet Multiplate Clutch With Hydraulic Control
Single-disk dry clutch
Traction Control System
checkYes
-

Dimensions & Capacity

Xdiavel Dimensions & CapacityR 18 Dimensions & Capacity
Length
2310 mm
2440 mm
Width
1010 mm
964 mm
Height
1133 mm
1232 mm
Wheelbase
1615 mm
1731 mm
Ground Clearance
140 mm
170 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 Litres
16 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
4.2 Litres
4 Litres
Body Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Unladden/Kerb Weight
247 kg
345 kg
Seat Height
755 mm
690 mm

Entertainment & Communication

Xdiavel Entertainment & CommunicationR 18 Entertainment & Communication
MID (Multi Info Display)
yes
-

Pros & Cons

Xdiavel Pros & ConsR 18 Pros & Cons
Pros
  • light handling
  • Powerful engine
  • unbelievable torque
Cons
  • expensive to maintain
  • Polarizing styling
  • The prices are rather expensive.
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Detailed Comparison of Ducati Xdiavel and BMW R 18

Transmission

Ducati Xdiavel comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and R 18 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.

Dimensions

Ducati Xdiavel has a 18 Litres fuel tank with 1133 mm seat height. BMW R 18 has 1232 mm seat height and 16 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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Ducati Xdiavel and BMW R 18 Owner Reviews

  • Xdiavel Review
  • R 18 Review
    • S
      Sandeep
      1 Year ago
      Review for Ducati Xdiavel
      3.5
      Fantastic bike for all purposes & looks good
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    • AD
      Ashish Dubey
      1 Year ago
      Review for Ducati Xdiavel
      4.0
      Discontined
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    • US
      Utpal Sarkar
      1 Year ago
      Review for Ducati Xdiavel
      4.6
      Discontined
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    • JM
      Jaikishan Mahendra
      1 Year ago
      Review for Ducati Xdiavel
      4.2
      Discontined
      Like
    • RB
      Riyum Balakrishnan
      1 Year ago
      Review for Ducati Xdiavel
      4.6
      Discontined
      Like
    • GS
      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 Xdiavel and BMW R 18 FAQs

    What is the on-road price of Ducati Xdiavel?
    The on-road price of Ducati Xdiavel is Rs. 24.08 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.