Ducati DesertX vs Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250

Last Updated: November 4, 2026

Ducati DesertX price starts at Rs. 23.28 Lakh, which is Rs. 3.88 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250, priced at Rs. 27.16 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the DesertX offers a claimed 17.8 kmpl, while the Pan America 1250 delivers 18.18 kmpl. On the performance front, the DesertX uses a 937cc engine producing 111.52 PS @ 9250 rpm and the Pan America 1250 a 1252cc engine producing 152.2 PS @ 8750 rpm. If you're deciding between the DesertX and Pan America 1250, the DesertX is the better pick for affordability, while the Pan America 1250 stands out for performance.

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DesertX vs Pan America 1250 Comparison Summary

Specification Ducati DesertXHarley-Davidson Pan America 1250
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 23.28 LakhRs. 27.16 Lakh
Mileage 17.8 kmpl18.18 kmpl
Engine 937 cc1252 cc
Max power 111.52 PS @ 9250 rpm152.2 PS @ 8750 rpm
Kerb weight Not Available258 Kg

DesertX vs Pan America 1250 Key Highlights

Basic Info Ducati DesertX DiscoveryHarley-Davidson Pan America 1250 Special
Rating
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Brand Name Ducati Harley-Davidson
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 23.28 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 27.16 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type 11° Twin-Cylinder, Desmodromic Valvetrain, 4 Valves Per Cylinder, Liquid Cooled Revolution® Max 1250
Max Power 111.52 PS @ 9250 rpm 152.2 PS @ 8750 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Ducati DesertX Colors
Harley Davidson Pan America 1250 Colors
Wheel Size Front :-533.4 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Spoke Cast Aluminum
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 63,737 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 74,363 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 51,762 DesertX Insurance Rs. 60,462 Pan America 1250 Insurance
Brochure N/A N/A

Valves (per cylinder)
Not Available
4
Claimed Top Speed
209 kmph
200 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Engine Type
11° Twin-Cylinder, Desmodromic Valvetrain, 4 Valves Per Cylinder, Liquid Cooled
Revolution® Max 1250
Engine Displacement
937 cc
1252 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
111.52 PS @ 9250 rpm
152.2 PS @ 8750 rpm
Max Torque
92 Nm @ 6500 rpm
125 Nm @ 6750 rpm
Bore
94 mm
105 mm
Stroke
67.5 mm
72.3 mm
Number Of Cylinders
2
2
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
Not Available
13.0:1

Front Brake
Double Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc

Mileage (Overall)
17.8 kmpl
18.18 kmpl
0-100 Kmph (sec)
Not Available
3.78s
Braking 60-0 km/h
Not Available
15.35 Minutem
City Mileage (Tested)
Not Available
18.33 kmpl
Highway Mileage (Tested)
Not Available
19.33 kmpl
Braking 80-0 km/h
Not Available
28.31 Minutem
Braking 100-0 km/h
Not Available
46.21 Minutem
Roll-ons 30-70 kmph (3rd Gear)
Not Available
2.90s
Roll-ons 40-80 kmph (4th Gear)
Not Available
3.49s
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital

Suspension-Front
upside-down Kayaba front fork 230 mm
47mm inverted fork with electronically adjustable semi-active damping control. Aluminum fork triple clamps
Suspension-Rear
Aluminum swing arm, allows 220 mm of rear wheel travel
Linkage-mounted monoshock with automatic electronic preload control and semi-active compression & rebound damping

Tyre Size
Front :-90/90-21 Rear :-150/70-18
Front :-120/70R19, Rear :-170/60R17
Wheel Size
Front :-533.4 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Make
Not Available
Michelin
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
Not Available
Yes
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Spoke
Cast Aluminum

Dry Weight
210 kg
242 kg
Seat height
875 mm
790-813 mm
Load carrying capacity
240 kg
Not Available
Engine Oil Capacity
Not Available
4.5 L
Wheelbase
Not Available
1585 mm
Length
Not Available
2270 mm
Ground Clearance
250 mm
175 mm
Width
Not Available
975 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
21 L
21.2 L
Kerb Weight
Not Available
258 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
320 mm
320 mm
Rear Brake Size
265 mm
280 mm

Battery Type
Not Available
Lead Acid
Call/SMS Alerts
Not Available
Yes
USB charging port
Not Available
Yes
Music control
Yes
Yes
Headlight
LED
LED
Projector head light
Not Available
Yes
Power Modes
Yes
Not Available

Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Frame Type
New tubular steel trellis frame
Stressed-member, high strength low alloy steel trellis frame; stamped, cast, and forged junctions; MIG welded; aluminum forged mid-structure
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Calls and Messaging
Not Available
Yes
Navigation assist
Not Available
Yes
Riding Modes
Yes
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Kill Switch
Not Available
Yes
Hill Hold
Not Available
Yes
Rear Footpegs
Not Available
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Yes
Additional Features/Information
Engine Brake Control, Ducati Wheelie Control, Ducati Multimedia System
Electronic Linked Braking, Tire Pressure Monitoring System, Wheel Lift Mitigation, Voice Recognition Languages, Cornering Drag-Torque Slip Control System, Ambient Air Temp, Engine temp
Windscreen
Yes
Yes
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Side Stand Warning
Not Available
Yes
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Adventure Tourer Bikes, Off Road Bikes
Adventure Tourer Bikes, Sports Tourer Bikes
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
Bluetooth
Internet Connectivity
Not Available
Yes
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Split
Pass Beam Switch
Not Available
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Mobile Application
Not Available
Yes
Tachometer
Not Available
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Not Available
Yes
Clock
Not Available
Yes
Stepup Seat
Not Available
Yes
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Not Available
Digital
Navigation
Not Available
Yes
Switchable ABS
Not Available
Yes
Quick Shifter
Yes
Not Available

Air Filter Service Cost
Not Available
No
Spark Plug Service Cost
Not Available
No

Vehicle Warranty
4 Years
Not Available
Standard Warranty (Years)
4
Not Available
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Which bike is cheaper Ducati DesertX vs Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250?
The Ducati DesertX is cheaper than Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 by ₹3.88 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance Ducati DesertX vs Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250?
For the Discovery version, 937 cc Petrol engine of DesertX produces 111.52 PS @ 9250 rpm of power and 92 Nm @ 6500 rpm of torque. Whereas for the Special version, 1252 cc Petrol engine of Pan America 1250 produces 152.2 PS @ 8750 rpm of power and 125 Nm @ 6750 rpm of torque

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