BMW S 1000 R vs Ducati Formula 73

Last Updated: October 26, 2026

Ducati Formula 73 price starts at Rs. 20.00 Lakh, which is Rs. 2.25 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of BMW S 1000 R, priced at Rs. 22.25 Lakh. On the performance front, the S 1000 R uses a 999cc engine producing 169.9 PS @ 11000 rpm and the Formula 73 a 803cc engine producing 73 PS @ 8250 rpm. If you're deciding between the S 1000 R and Formula 73, the S 1000 R is the better pick for performance, while the Formula 73 stands out for affordability.

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S 1000 R vs Formula 73 Comparison Summary

Specification BMW S 1000 RDucati Formula 73
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 22.25 LakhRs. 20.00 Lakh
Mileage 16.12 kmplNot Available
Engine 999 cc803 cc
Max power 169.9 PS @ 11000 rpm73 PS @ 8250 rpm
Kerb weight 199 KgNot Available

S 1000 R vs Formula 73 Key Highlights

Basic Info BMW S 1000 R STDDucati Formula 73 STD
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Brand Name BMW Ducati
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 22.25 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 20.00 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Oil/water-cooled, four-cylinder, four-stroke, in-line engine with four valves per cylinder L-Twin, Desmodromic distribution, 2 valves per cylinder, air cooled
Max Power 169.9 PS @ 11000 rpm 73 PS @ 8250 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
BMW S 1000 R Colors
Ducati Formula 73 Colors
Braking Type Not Available Anti-lock Braking System
Wheel Size Front :-431.8 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. 60,920 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 54,759 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 52,757 S 1000 R 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
200 kmph
Not Available
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
Not Available
Engine Type
Oil/water-cooled, four-cylinder, four-stroke, in-line engine with four valves per cylinder
L-Twin, Desmodromic distribution, 2 valves per cylinder, air cooled
Engine Displacement
999 cc
803 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
169.9 PS @ 11000 rpm
73 PS @ 8250 rpm
Max Torque
114 Nm @ 9250 rpm
65.2 Nm @ 7000 rpm
Bore
80 mm
88 mm
Stroke
49.7 mm
66 mm
Number Of Cylinders
4
Not Available
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
12.5 :1
11,0:1

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

Mileage (Overall)
16.12 kmpl
Not Available
0-100 Kmph (sec)
3.2s
Not Available
Average Speed
Yes
Not Available
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital

Suspension-Front
Upside Down Fork - 'Adjustable Rebound, Compression Stage And Spring Preload
Upside down Kayaba 41 mm fork
Suspension-Rear
Adjustable Rebound, Compression Stage And Spring Preload
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 :-120/70-17, Rear :- 190/55-17
Front:- 120/70, Rear:- 180/55
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front:- 17 Inch, Rear:- 17 Inch
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tube
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Spoke

Dry Weight
177 kg
183 kg
Seat height
830 mm
808 mm
Load carrying capacity
208 kg
Not Available
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
4 L
Not Available
Gross Weight
407 kg
Not Available
Length*Width*Height
2090*812*1115 mm3
Not Available
Wheelbase
1447 mm
1434 mm
Length
2090 mm
Not Available
Height
1115 mm
Not Available
Width
812 mm
Not Available
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.5 L
14.5 L
Kerb Weight
199 Kg
Not Available
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
320 mm
330 mm
Rear Brake Size
220 mm
245 mm

Call/SMS Alerts
Yes
Not Available
USB charging port
Yes
Yes
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
12V / 8AH
Not Available
Power Modes
Not Available
Yes

Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Frame Type
Bridge-type frame, cast aluminium, 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
Not Available
Yes
Riding Modes
Rain,Road,Dynamic
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
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Yes
Additional Features/Information
ABS Pro, On-board Computer
Bosch CorneringABS
Gear Position Indicator
Yes
Not Available
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Distance To Empty
Yes
Not Available
Navigation Type
Not Available
Turn-by-turn
Side Stand Warning
Not Available
Yes
Reverse Assist
Yes
Not Available
Immobilizer
Yes
Not Available
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Super Bikes, Sports Bikes, Roadster 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
Oil Cooled
Air Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Not Available
Yes
Service Due Indicator
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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BMW S 1000 R Vs Ducati Formula 73 FAQs

Which bike is cheaper BMW S 1000 R vs Ducati Formula 73?
The Ducati Formula 73 is cheaper than BMW S 1000 R by ₹2.25 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance BMW S 1000 R vs Ducati Formula 73?
For the STD version, 999 cc Petrol engine of S 1000 R produces 169.9 PS @ 11000 rpm of power and 114 Nm @ 9250 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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