BMW R 1250 GS vs Ducati DesertX

BMW R 1250 GS Price starts at Rs. 20.55 Lakh which is Rs. 2.21 Lakh costlier than base model of Ducati DesertX priced at Rs. 18.33 Lakh. The claimed mileage of BMW R 1250 GS is 15 kmpl whereas the mileage of Ducati DesertX is 17.8 kmpl. In technical specifications, BMW R 1250 GS is powered by 1254 cc engine , while Ducati DesertX is powered by 937 cc engine. BMW R 1250 GS is available in 4 different colours while Ducati DesertX comes with 3 colours. The Comparison BMW R 1250 GS vs Ducati DesertX can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

R 1250 GS vs DesertX

Key Highlights R 1250 GS Pro BS6DesertX STD
Engine Type Air-Liquid Cooled, Twin Cylinder, DOHC, Boxer Engine 11° twin-cylinder unit with desmodromic distribution
Max Power 136 PS @ 7750 rpm 111.52 PS @ 9250 rpm
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R 1250 GS vs DesertX Key Highlights

Basic Info BMW R 1250 GS Pro BS6Ducati DesertX STD
Rating
52 reviews
5 reviews
Brand Name BMW Ducati
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 20.55 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 18.33 Lakh Get On-Road Price
Engine Type Air-Liquid Cooled, Twin Cylinder, DOHC, Boxer Engine 11° twin-cylinder unit with desmodromic distribution
Max Power 136 PS @ 7750 rpm 111.52 PS @ 9250 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
BMW R 1250 GS Colors
Ducati DesertX Colors
Brakes Front Disc Double Disc
Brakes Rear Disc Disc
Wheel Size Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-533.4 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Cast Aluminium Spoke
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 56,265 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 50,193 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 50,089 R 1250 GS Insurance Rs. 46,608 DesertX Insurance
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Engine Type
Air-Liquid Cooled, Twin Cylinder, DOHC, Boxer Engine
11° twin-cylinder unit with desmodromic distribution
Engine Displacement
1254 cc
937 cc
Max Power
136 PS @ 7750 rpm
111.52 PS @ 9250 rpm
Max Torque
143 Nm @ 6250 rpm
92 Nm @ 6500 rpm
Emission Type
bs6-2.0
bs6-2.0
Bore
102.5 mm
...
Stroke
76 mm
...
No Of Cylinders
2
...
Drive Type
Shaft Drive
Chain Drive
Valve Per Cylinder
4
...
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
12.5:1
...

Brakes Front
Disc
Double Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc

Mileage (Overall)
15 kmpl
17.8 kmpl
Top Speed
200 kmph
...

Tyre Size
Front :-120/70-R19, Rear :-170/60-R17
Front :-90/90-21 Rear :-150/70-18
Wheel Size
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-533.4 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
...
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Cast Aluminium
Spoke

Dry Weight
...
202 kg
Seat height
850 - 870 mm
865 mm
Load carrying capacity
216 kg
240 kg
Length*Width*Height
2207*952*1430 mm3
...
Wheelbase
1514 mm
...
Length
2207 mm
...
Ground Clearance
...
250 mm
Height
1430 mm
...
Width
952.5 mm
...
Fuel Capacity
20 Liters
21 Liters
Kerb Weight
249 Kg
...
Total Weight
465 kg
...
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Diameter
305 mm
320 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
276 mm
265 mm

Additional Features
Riding Modes, BMW ShiftCam, Automatic Stability Control, Hill Start Control, Power Socket, Tyre Pressure Control, Dynamic ESA, Keyless Ride, Daytime Riding Light, Gear Shift Assistant Pro, LED Turn Indicator
Engine Brake Control, Ducati Wheelie Control, Ducati Multimedia System
Music control
...
Headlight
LED
LED
Charging at Home
...
Charging at Charging Station
...
Turn Signal Lamp
LED
LED
Alternator
510 W
...
Power Modes
...

Cruise Control
...
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Adventure Tourer Bikes, Off Road Bikes
Adventure Tourer Bikes
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Single
Split
Pass Switch
...
Display
...
5” full-TFT colour display
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Clock
...
Stepup Seat
...
Passenger Footrest
...
Cooling System
...
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
...
Navigation
...
DRLs
...

Standard Warranty (Years)
...
4
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Which bike is cheaper BMW R 1250 GS vs Ducati DesertX?

The Ducati DesertX is cheaper than BMW R 1250 GS by Rs. 2.21 Lakh.

Which bike offers better performance BMW R 1250 GS vs Ducati DesertX?

For the Pro BS6 version, 1254 cc Petrol engine of R 1250 GS produces 136 PS @ 7750 rpm of power and 143 Nm @ 6250 rpm of torque. Whereas for the STD version, 937 cc Petrol engine of DesertX produces 111.52 PS @ 9250 rpm of power and 92 Nm @ 6500 rpm of torque

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