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BMW R 1300 GS vs Ducati DesertX

BMW R 1300 GS Price starts at Rs. 21.20 Lakh which is Rs. 2.87 Lakh costlier than base model of Ducati DesertX priced at Rs. 18.33 Lakh. The claimed mileage of BMW R 1300 GS is 20.83 kmpl whereas the mileage of Ducati DesertX is 17.8 kmpl. In technical specifications, BMW R 1300 GS is powered by 1300 cc engine , while Ducati DesertX is powered by 937 cc engine. BMW R 1300 GS is available in 4 different colours while Ducati DesertX comes with 4 colours. The Comparison BMW R 1300 GS vs Ducati DesertX can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

R 1300 GS vs DesertX

Key Highlights R 1300 GS ProDesertX STD
Engine Type Air-/liquid Cooled two-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine with two overhead chain-driven camshafts and balancing gearwheels 11° Twin-Cylinder, Desmodromic Valvetrain, 4 Valves Per Cylinder, Liquid Cooled
Max Power 145.48 PS @ 7750 rpm 111.52 PS @ 9250 rpm

R 1300 GS vs DesertX Key Highlights

Basic Info BMW R 1300 GS ProDucati DesertX STD
Rating
3 reviews
3 reviews
Brand Name BMW Ducati
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 21.20 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 18.33 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Air-/liquid Cooled two-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine with two overhead chain-driven camshafts and balancing gearwheels 11° Twin-Cylinder, Desmodromic Valvetrain, 4 Valves Per Cylinder, Liquid Cooled
Max Power 145.48 PS @ 7750 rpm 111.52 PS @ 9250 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
BMW R 1300 GS Colors
Ducati DesertX Colors
Brakes Front Double 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) Alloy Spoke
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 58,045 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 50,193 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 51,109 R 1300 GS Insurance Rs. 46,608 DesertX Insurance
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Engine Type
Air-/liquid Cooled two-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine with two overhead chain-driven camshafts and balancing gearwheels
11° Twin-Cylinder, Desmodromic Valvetrain, 4 Valves Per Cylinder, Liquid Cooled
Engine Displacement
1300 cc
937 cc
Max Power
145.48 PS @ 7750 rpm
111.52 PS @ 9250 rpm
Max Torque
149 Nm @ 6500 rpm
92 Nm @ 6500 rpm
Emission Type
bs6-2.0
bs6-2.0
Bore
106.5 mm
94 mm
Stroke
73 mm
67.5 mm
No Of Cylinders
2
2
Drive Type
Shaft Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
13.3:1
...
Engine Immobilizer
...

Brakes Front
Double Disc
Double Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc

Mileage (Overall)
20.83 kmpl
17.8 kmpl
Top Speed
225 kmph
209 kmph

Tyre Size
Front :-120/70-19 Rear :-170/60-17
Front :-90/90-21 Rear :-150/70-18
Peak Power
145.48 PS @ 7750 rpm
111.52 PS @ 9250 rpm
Wheel Size
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-533.4 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Spoke

Dry Weight
...
210 kg
Seat height
850 mm
865 mm
Load carrying capacity
228
240 kg
Length*Width*Height
2212*1000*1406 mm3
...
Wheelbase
1518 mm
...
Length
2212 mm
...
Ground Clearance
...
250 mm
Height
1406 mm
...
Width
1000 mm
...
Fuel Capacity
19 Liters
21 Liters
Kerb Weight
237 Kg
...
Total Weight
465 kg
...
Tail Light
LED
LED
Saddle Height
850 mm
865 mm
Front Brake Diameter
310 mm
320 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
285 mm
265 mm

Additional Features
Dynamic engine brake control, ABS Pro, Tyre Pressure Control, Multi Controller, On-Board Computer, Gear Shift Assistant Pro
Engine Brake Control, Ducati Wheelie Control, Ducati Multimedia System
Call/SMS Alerts
...
USB charging port
...
Music control
...
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
12V / 10AH
...
Turn Signal Lamp
LED
LED
Alternator
Three-phase alternator with 650 W Nominal Power
...
Power Modes
...

Cruise Control
...
Frame
Two-part frame concept consisting of main frame and rear frame bolted to it, co-supporting engine
New tubular steel trellis frame
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Adventure Tourer Bikes, Sports Tourer Bikes, Off Road Bikes
Adventure Tourer Bikes, Off Road Bikes
Body Graphics
...
Instrument Console
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
...
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Split
Display
10.25 inch TFT
5 Inch TFT Colour Display
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Tachometer
Digital
...
Tripmeter
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
...
Techometer
Digital
...
Passenger Footrest
...
Cooling System
Air Cooled & Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
...
Central Locking
...
DRLs
Keyless Ignition
...

Standard Warranty (Years)
3
4
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Which bike is best between BMW R 1300 GS vs Ducati DesertX?
Ducati DesertX is better on the grounds of features. On the basis of comfort user have rated both the bikes equally.
Which bike is cheaper BMW R 1300 GS vs Ducati DesertX?
The Ducati DesertX is cheaper than BMW R 1300 GS by Rs. 2.87 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance BMW R 1300 GS vs Ducati DesertX?
For the Pro version, 1300 cc Petrol engine of R 1300 GS produces 145.48 PS @ 7750 rpm of power and 149 Nm @ 6500 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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