BMW R 1300 GS vs Ducati Formula 73

Last Updated: November 3, 2026

Ducati Formula 73 price starts at Rs. 20.00 Lakh, which is Rs. 4.00 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of BMW R 1300 GS, priced at Rs. 24.00 Lakh. On the performance front, the R 1300 GS uses a 1300cc engine producing 145.48 PS @ 7750 rpm and the Formula 73 a 803cc engine producing 73 PS @ 8250 rpm. If you're deciding between the R 1300 GS and Formula 73, the R 1300 GS is the better pick for performance, while the Formula 73 stands out for affordability.

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R 1300 GS vs Formula 73 Comparison Summary

Specification BMW R 1300 GSDucati Formula 73
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 24.00 LakhRs. 20.00 Lakh
Mileage 20.83 kmplNot Available
Engine 1300 cc803 cc
Max power 145.48 PS @ 7750 rpm73 PS @ 8250 rpm
Kerb weight 237 KgNot Available

R 1300 GS vs Formula 73 Key Highlights

Basic Info BMW R 1300 GS ProDucati Formula 73 STD
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Brand Name BMW Ducati
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 24.00 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 20.00 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 L-Twin, Desmodromic distribution, 2 valves per cylinder, air cooled
Max Power 145.48 PS @ 7750 rpm 73 PS @ 8250 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
BMW R 1300 GS Colors
Ducati Formula 73 Colors
Braking Type Not Available Anti-lock Braking System
Wheel Size Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front:- 17 Inch, Rear:- 17 Inch
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Spoke
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Not Available
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 65,711 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 54,759 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 52,813 R 1300 GS Insurance Rs. 46,984 Formula 73 Insurance
Brochure
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N/A

Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
Not Available
Valves (per cylinder)
4
Not Available
Claimed Top Speed
225 kmph
Not Available
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
Not Available
Engine Type
Air-liquid Cooled two-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine with two overhead chain-driven camshafts and balancing gearwheels
L-Twin, Desmodromic distribution, 2 valves per cylinder, air cooled
Engine Displacement
1300 cc
803 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
145.48 PS @ 7750 rpm
73 PS @ 8250 rpm
Max Torque
149 Nm @ 6500 rpm
65.2 Nm @ 7000 rpm
Bore
106.5 mm
88 mm
Stroke
73 mm
66 mm
Number Of Cylinders
2
Not Available
Drive Type
Shaft Drive
Chain
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
13.3:1
11,0:1

Front Brake
Double Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Caliper
4 Piston
4 Piston
Rear Caliper
2 Piston
1 Piston
Braking Type
Not Available
Anti-lock Braking System

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

Suspension-Front
BMW Motorrad EVO-Telelever, handlebar tilting decoupeled via flex element, central shock absorber, Travel - 190 mm
Upside down Kayaba 41 mm fork
Suspension-Rear
BMW Motorrad EVO-Paralever, cast aluminium single-sided swingarm, transversal connected swing arm bearings, central WAD spring strut, spring preload fully adjustable, Travel - 200 mm
Kayaba rear shock, pre-load adjustable

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, Rear:- 180/55
Wheel Size
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front:- 17 Inch, Rear:- 17 Inch
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tube
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Spoke

Dry Weight
Not Available
183 kg
Seat height
850 mm
808 mm
Load carrying capacity
228
Not Available
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
4 L
Not Available
Gross Weight
465 kg
Not Available
Length*Width*Height
2212*1000*1406 mm3
Not Available
Wheelbase
1518 mm
1434 mm
Length
2212 mm
Not Available
Height
1406 mm
Not Available
Width
1000 mm
Not Available
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 L
14.5 L
Kerb Weight
237 Kg
Not Available
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
310 mm
330 mm
Rear Brake Size
285 mm
245 mm

Battery Type
Li-ion
Not Available
Call/SMS Alerts
Yes
Not Available
USB charging port
Yes
Yes
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
12V / 10AH
Not Available
Power Modes
Not Available
Yes

Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Frame Type
Two-part frame concept consisting of main frame and rear frame bolted to it, co-supporting engine
Tubular steel Trellis
Digital Display Type
TFT
Coloured TFT
Malfunction Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Pillion Seat
Yes
Not Available
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Not Available
Calls and Messaging
Yes
Not Available
Navigation assist
Yes
Yes
Riding Modes
Track,Rain,Road,Enduro,Dynamic,Enduro Pro
Not Available
Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Kill Switch
Yes
Not Available
Low battery alert
Yes
Not Available
No. of Tripmeters
2
Not Available
Engine Temperature Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Hill Hold
Yes
Not Available
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Not Available
Multi-function Lock
Yes
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Yes
Additional Features/Information
Dynamic brake control, ABS Pro, Tyre Pressure Control, Multi Controller, On-Board Computer, Engine drag torque control, Gear Shift Assistant Pro
Bosch CorneringABS
Windscreen
Yes
Not Available
Gear Position Indicator
Yes
Not Available
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Navigation Type
Not Available
Turn-by-turn
Side Stand Warning
Not Available
Yes
Immobilizer
Yes
Not Available
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Adventure Tourer Bikes, Sports Tourer Bikes, Off Road Bikes
Scrambler Bikes
Body Graphics
Yes
Not Available
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
Not Available
Starting
Self Start Only
Not Available
Seat Type
Split
Single
Pass Beam Switch
Not Available
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Clock
Yes
Not Available
Low Battery Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Low Oil Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Cooling System
Air Cooled & Liquid Cooled
Air Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Yes
Yes
Service Due Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Keyless Ignition
Yes
Not Available
Saree Guard
Yes
Not Available
Shift Light
Yes
Not Available
Quick Shifter
Yes
Yes
Hazard Light Switch
Yes
Not Available

Vehicle Warranty
3 Years
Not Available
Standard Warranty (Years)
3
Not Available
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Which bike is cheaper BMW R 1300 GS vs Ducati Formula 73?
The Ducati Formula 73 is cheaper than BMW R 1300 GS by ₹4.00 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance BMW R 1300 GS vs Ducati Formula 73?
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, 803 cc Petrol engine of Formula 73 produces 73 PS @ 8250 rpm of power and 65.2 Nm @ 7000 rpm of torque

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