BMW R 1200 RS vs Ducati Diavel 1260

Last Updated: September 6, 2026

BMW R 1200 RS price starts at Rs. 16.55 Lakh, which is Rs. 8.44 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Ducati Diavel 1260, priced at Rs. 24.99 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the R 1200 RS offers a claimed 16 kmpl, while the Diavel 1260 delivers 18.5 kmpl. On the performance front, the R 1200 RS uses a 1170cc engine producing 125 PS @ 7750 rpm and the Diavel 1260 a 1262cc engine producing 164.2 PS @ 9500 rpm. If you're deciding between the R 1200 RS and Diavel 1260, the Diavel 1260 is the better pick for mileage and performance, while the R 1200 RS stands out for affordability.

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R 1200 RS vs Diavel 1260 Comparison Summary

Specification BMW R 1200 RSDucati Diavel 1260
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 16.55 LakhRs. 24.99 Lakh
Mileage 16 kmpl18.5 kmpl
Engine 1170 cc1262 cc
Max power 125 PS @ 7750 rpm164.2 PS @ 9500 rpm
Top speed Not Available179 kmph
Kerb weight Not Available251 Kg

R 1200 RS vs Diavel 1260 Key Highlights

Basic Info BMW R 1200 RS Dynamic PlusDucati Diavel 1260 S
Rating
1 review
3 reviews
Brand Name BMW Ducati
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 16.55 Lakh Rs. 24.99 Lakh
Engine Type Flat Twin Engine, 4-Stroke, DOHC Ducati Testastreta DVT 1262, L-Twin cylinder, 4 valves per cylinder, Dual Spark, Desmodromic Variable Timing
Max Power 125 PS @ 7750 rpm 164.2 PS @ 9500 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 16 kmpl 18.5 kmpl
Wheel Size Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Cast aluminium Alloy
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Analogue Digital
Insurance Not Available Not Available
Brochure N/A N/A

Engine Type
Flat Twin Engine, 4-Stroke, DOHC
Ducati Testastreta DVT 1262, L-Twin cylinder, 4 valves per cylinder, Dual Spark, Desmodromic Variable Timing
Engine Displacement
1170 cc
1262 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
6-Speed
Max Power
125 PS @ 7750 rpm
164.2 PS @ 9500 rpm
Max Torque
125 Nm @ 6500 rpm
129 Nm @ 7500 rpm
Emission Type
bs4
bs6-2.0
Bore
101 mm
106 mm
Stroke
73 mm
71.5 mm
Number Of Cylinders
2
2
Drive Type
Shaft Drive
Chain Drive
Valve Per Cylinder
4
4
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
12.5:1
13.0:1
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Not Available

Quarter Mile
Not Available
12.66 s @ 134.50 kmph
Braking (60-0 kmph)
Not Available
15.18 mm
Braking (80-0 kmph)
Not Available
26.67 mm
Braking (100-0 kmph)
Not Available
42.73 mm
Mileage (Overall)
Not Available
18.5 kmpl
Mileage (ARAI)
16 kmpl
18.5 kmpl
0-100 Kmph (sec)
3.4s
Not Available
Top Speed
Not Available
179 kmph
Load Capacity
214 kg
Not Available
Fuel Reserve
4 L
Not Available
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital

Suspension-Front
Telescopic Upside-Down fork; stanchion diameter 45 mm
Not Available
Chassis
Two-section frame, front- and bolted on rear frame, load-bearing engine
Not Available
Suspension-Rear
Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) at handwheel, rebound damping ad
Not Available

Tyre Size
Front :-120/70-ZR17 Rear :-180/55-ZR17
Front :-120/70-ZR17, Rear :- 240/45-ZR17
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Make
Not Available
Pirelli
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
Yes
Not Available
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Cast aluminium
Alloy

Dry Weight
214 kg
218 kg
Seat height
Not Available
780 mm
Length*Width*Height
2202*925*1250
Not Available
Wheelbase
1527 mm
1600 mm
Length
2202 mm
Not Available
Height
820 mm
Not Available
Width
925 mm
Not Available
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 L
17 Liters
Kerb Weight
Not Available
251 Kg
Total Weight
450 kg
Not Available
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
320 mm
320 mm
Rear Brake Size
276 mm
265 mm

Battery Type
MF
Not Available
Additional Features
Not Available
Bosch Cornering ABS Evo, Ducati Wheelie Control Evo (DWC), Ducati Power Launch Evo (DPL)
LED Tail Lights
Yes
Yes
Turn Signal Lamp
LED
LED
Alternator
508 W
Not Available
Power Modes
Not Available
Yes

Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Sports Tourer Bikes
Sports Naked Bikes
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Split
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Yes
Speedometer
Analogue
Digital
Mobile Application
Not Available
Yes
Tripmeter
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Clock
Yes
Yes
Stepup Seat
Yes
Yes
Passenger Footrest
Yes
Yes
Cooling System
Air and Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Console
Analogue and Digital
Not Available
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Mobile Connectivity
No
Not Available
DRLs
Not Available
Yes

Air Filter Service Cost
No
No
Spark Plug Service Cost
No
No
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BMW R 1200 RS Vs Ducati Diavel 1260 FAQs

Which bike is best between BMW R 1200 RS vs Ducati Diavel 1260?
As per the users experiences BMW R 1200 RS is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, comfort and maintenance in your bike. On the basis of performance and features user have rated both the bikes equally.
Which bike is cheaper BMW R 1200 RS vs Ducati Diavel 1260?
The BMW R 1200 RS is cheaper than Ducati Diavel 1260 by ₹8.44 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance BMW R 1200 RS vs Ducati Diavel 1260?
For the Dynamic Plus version, 1170 cc Petrol engine of R 1200 RS produces 125 PS @ 7750 rpm of power and 125 Nm @ 6500 rpm of torque. Whereas for the S version, 1262 cc Petrol engine of Diavel 1260 produces 164.2 PS @ 9500 rpm of power and 129 Nm @ 7500 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences in terms of performance both are same.

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