BMW R 1300 GS Adventure vs Ducati Monster

Last Updated: September 5, 2026

Ducati Monster price starts at Rs. 13.99 Lakh, which is Rs. 12.51 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of BMW R 1300 GS Adventure, priced at Rs. 26.50 Lakh. On the performance front, the R 1300 GS Adventure uses a 1300cc engine producing 145.48 PS @ 7750 rpm and the Monster a 890cc engine producing 111 PS @ 9000 rpm. If you're deciding between the R 1300 GS Adventure and Monster, the R 1300 GS Adventure is the better pick for performance, while the Monster stands out for affordability.

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R 1300 GS Adventure vs Monster Comparison Summary

Specification BMW R 1300 GS AdventureDucati Monster
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 26.50 LakhRs. 13.99 Lakh
Mileage 21 kmplNot Available
Engine 1300 cc890 cc
Max power 145.48 PS @ 7750 rpm111 PS @ 9000 rpm
Kerb weight 269 KgNot Available

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Basic Info BMW R 1300 GS Adventure Standard (Racing Red)Ducati Monster Red
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Brand Name BMW Ducati
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 26.50 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 13.99 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Air Liquid Cooled Two Cylinder Four Stroke Boxer Engine Ducati V2 engine, 90° V2, 4 valves per cylinder, intake variable valves timing system, liquid cooled
Max Power 145.48 PS @ 7750 rpm 111 PS @ 9000 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
BMW R 1300 GS Adventure Colors
Ducati Monster Colors
Wheel Size Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-17 Inch,Rear :-17 Inch
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Spoke Alloy
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 72,556 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 38,304 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 56,456 R 1300 GS Adventure Insurance Rs. 38,225 Monster Insurance
Brochure
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N/A

Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
Not Available
Valves (per cylinder)
4
4
Claimed Top Speed
220 kmph
Not Available
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Flex Fuel Blend
Not Available
E20
Engine Type
Air Liquid Cooled Two Cylinder Four Stroke Boxer Engine
Ducati V2 engine, 90° V2, 4 valves per cylinder, intake variable valves timing system, liquid cooled
Engine Displacement
1300 cc
890 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
145.48 PS @ 7750 rpm
111 PS @ 9000 rpm
Max Torque
149 Nm @ 6500 rpm
91.1 Nm @ 7250 rpm
Bore
106.5 mm
96 mm
Stroke
73 mm
61.5 mm
Number Of Cylinders
2
2
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Electronic Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
13.3 : 1
13.1:1

Front Brake
Double Disc
Double Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Caliper
4 Piston
Not Available
Rear Caliper
2 Piston
Not Available

Mileage (Overall)
21 kmpl
Not Available
Average Speed
Yes
Not Available
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital

Rear Suspension Preload Adjustment
Not Available
Yes
Rear Suspension Travel / Wheel Travel
Not Available
145 mm
Suspension-Front
Central Shock Absorber, Travel - 210 mm
Upside-down Showa 43 mm fork
Suspension-Rear
Single-sided Swingarm, Travel - 220 mm
Showa monoshock

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
36 psi
Not Available
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
36 psi
Not Available
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
42 psi
Not Available
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
42 psi
Not Available
Tyre Size
Front :-120/70-19, Rear :-170/60-17
Front :-120/70-18 Rear :-180/55-17
Wheel Size
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-17 Inch,Rear :-17 Inch
Tyre Type
Tube
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
Not Available
Yes
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Spoke
Alloy

Dry Weight
Not Available
175 kg
Seat height
870 mm
815 mm
Load carrying capacity
216 kg
Not Available
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
4 L
Not Available
Gross Weight
485 kg
Not Available
Length*Width*Height
2212*1000*1406 mm3
Not Available
Wheelbase
1518 mm
1492 mm
Length
2212 mm
Not Available
Height
1406 mm
Not Available
Width
1000 mm
Not Available
Fuel Tank Capacity
30 L
14 L
Kerb Weight
269 Kg
Not Available
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
310 mm
320 mm
Rear Brake Size
285 mm
245 mm

Battery Type
Not Available
Lead Acid
Call/SMS Alerts
Yes
Yes
Regenerative braking
Not Available
Yes
Roadside assistance
Not Available
Yes
Anti-theft alert
Not Available
Yes
USB charging port
Yes
Yes
Music control
Not Available
Yes
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
12V / 10AH
Not Available
Projector head light
Not Available
Yes
Power Modes
Not Available
Yes

Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Frame Type
Two-part frame concept consisting of main frame and rear frame bolted to it, co-supporting engine
Monocoque Aluminium
Digital Display Type
Not Available
TFT
Malfunction Indicator
Yes
Yes
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Pillion Seat
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Not Available
Calls and Messaging
Yes
Yes
Navigation assist
Yes
Yes
Riding Modes
Yes
Sport,Road,Urban
Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
Low battery alert
Yes
Yes
No. of Tripmeters
2
Not Available
Engine Temperature Indicator
Yes
Yes
Hill Hold
Yes
Yes
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Multi-function Lock
Not Available
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Yes
Additional Features/Information
Dynamic Brake Control, Tyre Pressure Control, On-Board Computer, Dynamic Engine Brake Control
Ducati Multimedia System, Auto Tyre Calibration, Ducati Power Launch
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Not Available
Yes
Windscreen
Yes
Not Available
Gear Position Indicator
Yes
Yes
Average Fuel Economy Indicator
Not Available
Yes
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Distance To Empty
Not Available
Yes
Navigation Type
Not Available
Turn-by-turn
Side Stand Warning
Not Available
Yes
Physical Key
Not Available
Yes
Exhaust Heat Shield
Not Available
Yes
Idle Stop/Start
Not Available
Yes
Fall Alert
Not Available
Yes
Heated Grips
Not Available
Yes
Cornering ABS
Not Available
Yes
Wheelie Control
Not Available
Yes
Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Engine Brake Control
Not Available
Yes
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Adventure Tourer Bikes
Super Bikes, Sports Naked Bikes, Sports Bikes
Body Graphics
Yes
Not Available
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
Yes
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Split
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Mobile Application
Not Available
Yes
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Clock
Yes
Yes
Low Battery Indicator
Yes
Yes
Low Oil Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Cooling System
Air Cooled & Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Yes
Yes
Service Due Indicator
Yes
Yes
Keyless Ignition
Yes
Not Available
Saree Guard
Yes
Yes
Shift Light
Yes
Yes
Quick Shifter
Yes
Yes
Hazard Light Switch
Yes
Yes

Vehicle Warranty
3 Years
2 Years
Standard Warranty (Years)
3
2
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BMW R 1300 GS Adventure Vs Ducati Monster FAQs

Which bike is cheaper BMW R 1300 GS Adventure vs Ducati Monster?
The Ducati Monster is cheaper than BMW R 1300 GS Adventure by ₹12.51 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance BMW R 1300 GS Adventure vs Ducati Monster?
For the Standard (Racing Red) version, 1300 cc Petrol engine of R 1300 GS Adventure produces 145.48 PS @ 7750 rpm of power and 149 Nm @ 6500 rpm of torque. Whereas for the Red version, 890 cc Petrol engine of Monster produces 111 PS @ 9000 rpm of power and 91.1 Nm @ 7250 rpm of torque

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