Ducati DesertX vs Royal Enfield Bullet 650

Last Updated: July 28, 2026

Royal Enfield Bullet 650 price starts at Rs. 3.65 Lakh, which is Rs. 15.94 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Ducati DesertX, priced at Rs. 19.59 Lakh. On the performance front, the DesertX uses a 937cc engine producing 111.52 PS @ 9250 rpm and the Bullet 650 a 647.95cc engine producing 47.04 PS @ 7250 rpm. If you're deciding between the DesertX and Bullet 650, the DesertX is the better pick for performance, while the Bullet 650 stands out for affordability.

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DesertX vs Bullet 650 Comparison Summary

Specification Ducati DesertXRoyal Enfield Bullet 650
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 19.59 LakhRs. 3.65 Lakh
Mileage 17.8 kmplNot Available
Engine 937 cc647.95 cc
Max power 111.52 PS @ 9250 rpm47.04 PS @ 7250 rpm
Kerb weight Not Available243 Kg

DesertX vs Bullet 650 Key Highlights

Basic Info Ducati DesertX STDRoyal Enfield Bullet 650 STD
Rating
4 reviews
1 review
Brand Name Ducati Royal Enfield
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 19.59 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 3.65 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type 11° Twin-Cylinder, Desmodromic Valvetrain, 4 Valves Per Cylinder, Liquid Cooled Inline twin cylinder, 4 stroke, SOHC
Max Power 111.52 PS @ 9250 rpm 47.04 PS @ 7250 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Ducati DesertX Colors
Royal Enfield Bullet 650 Colors
Wheel Size Front :-533.4 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Spoke Spoke
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Analogue
EMI
Rs. 53,642 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 9,990 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 46,389 DesertX Insurance Rs. 23,155 Bullet 650 Insurance
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Valves (per cylinder)
Not Available
2
Claimed Top Speed
209 kmph
Not Available
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Flex Fuel Blend
Not Available
E20
Engine Type
11° Twin-Cylinder, Desmodromic Valvetrain, 4 Valves Per Cylinder, Liquid Cooled
Inline twin cylinder, 4 stroke, SOHC
Engine Displacement
937 cc
647.95 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
111.52 PS @ 9250 rpm
47.04 PS @ 7250 rpm
Max Torque
92 Nm @ 6500 rpm
52.3 Nm @ 5650 rpm
Bore
94 mm
78 mm
Stroke
67.5 mm
67.8 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
9.5:1

Front Brake
Double Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc

Mileage (Overall)
17.8 kmpl
Not Available
City Mileage (Tested)
Not Available
20.2 kmpl
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital

Suspension-Front
upside-down Kayaba front fork 230 mm
Telescopic Fork 43mm
Suspension-Rear
Aluminum swing arm, allows 220 mm of rear wheel travel
Twin Shock

Tyre Size
Front :-90/90-21 Rear :-150/70-18
Front :-100/90-19 Rear :-140/70-18
Wheel Size
Front :-533.4 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm
Tyre Make
Not Available
MRF
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tube
Radial Tyre
Not Available
Yes
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Spoke
Spoke

Dry Weight
210 kg
Not Available
Seat height
865 mm
800 mm
Load carrying capacity
240 kg
Not Available
Gross Weight
Not Available
429 Kg
Length*Width*Height
Not Available
2260*830*1155 mm3
Wheelbase
Not Available
1480 mm
Length
Not Available
2260 mm
Ground Clearance
250 mm
154 mm
Height
Not Available
1155 mm
Width
Not Available
830 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
21 L
14.8 L
Kerb Weight
Not Available
243 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
320 mm
320 mm
Rear Brake Size
265 mm
300 mm

Battery Type
Not Available
Lead Acid
Call/SMS Alerts
Not Available
Yes
Roadside assistance
Not Available
Yes
USB charging port
Not Available
Yes
Music control
Yes
Not Available
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
Not Available
12V / 12AH
Power Modes
Yes
Not Available

Frame Type
New tubular steel trellis frame
Steel Tubular Spine Frame
Malfunction Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Pillion Seat
Not Available
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Not Available
Yes
Calls and Messaging
Not Available
Yes
Navigation assist
Not Available
Yes
Riding Modes
Yes
Not Available
Traction Control
Yes
Not Available
Kill Switch
Not Available
Yes
Low battery alert
Not Available
Yes
Rear Footpegs
Not Available
Yes
Multi-function Lock
Not Available
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Not Available
Additional Features/Information
Engine Brake Control, Ducati Wheelie Control, Ducati Multimedia System
Not Available
Windscreen
Yes
Not Available
Gear Position Indicator
Not Available
Yes
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Adventure Tourer Bikes, Off Road Bikes
Roadster Bikes
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Analogue and Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
Bluetooth
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Single
Pass Beam Switch
Not Available
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Analogue
Tachometer
Not Available
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Not Available
Yes
Clock
Not Available
Yes
Low Battery Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Low Oil Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Not Available
Odometer
Not Available
Digital
Navigation
Not Available
Yes
Quick Shifter
Yes
Not Available
Hazard Light Switch
Not Available
Yes

Vehicle Warranty
4 Years
Not Available
Standard Warranty (Years)
4
Not Available

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Royal Enfield Bullet 650
  • Timeless design with massive road presence
  • Relaxed and smooth highway cruising experience
  • Comfortable ergonomics for long-distance touring
Royal Enfield Bullet 650
  • Heavy to manage in city traffic
  • Tubeless spoke wheels still missing
  • Mild vibrations at highway cruising speeds
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Ducati DesertX Vs Royal Enfield Bullet 650 FAQs

Which bike is best between Ducati DesertX vs Royal Enfield Bullet 650?
Royal Enfield Bullet 650 is better on the grounds of comfort. On the basis of features user have rated both the bikes equally.
Which bike is cheaper Ducati DesertX vs Royal Enfield Bullet 650?
The Royal Enfield Bullet 650 is cheaper than Ducati DesertX by ₹15.94 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance Ducati DesertX vs Royal Enfield Bullet 650?
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. Whereas for the STD version, 647.95 cc Petrol engine of Bullet 650 produces 47.04 PS @ 7250 rpm of power and 52.3 Nm @ 5650 rpm of torque

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