Ducati DesertX vs Triumph Bonneville T40

Last Updated: October 24, 2026

Triumph Bonneville T40 price starts at Rs. 2.55 Lakh, which is Rs. 17.04 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 Bonneville T40 a 350cc engine producing 29 PS @ 7000 rpm. If you're deciding between the DesertX and Bonneville T40, the DesertX is the better pick for performance, while the Bonneville T40 stands out for affordability.

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DesertX vs Bonneville T40 Comparison Summary

Specification Ducati DesertXTriumph Bonneville T40
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 19.59 LakhRs. 2.55 Lakh
Mileage 17.8 kmplNot Available
Engine 937 cc350 cc
Max power 111.52 PS @ 9250 rpm29 PS @ 7000 rpm
Kerb weight Not Available195 Kg

DesertX vs Bonneville T40 Key Highlights

Basic Info Ducati DesertX STDTriumph Bonneville T40 T4
Rating
4 reviews
1 review
Brand Name Ducati Triumph
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 19.59 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 2.55 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type 11° Twin-Cylinder, Desmodromic Valvetrain, 4 Valves Per Cylinder, Liquid Cooled Liquid-cooled, single-cylinder, 4 valve, DOHC
Max Power 111.52 PS @ 9250 rpm 29 PS @ 7000 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Ducati DesertX Colors
Triumph Bonneville T40 Colors
Braking Type Not Available Anti-lock Braking System
Wheel Size Front :-533.4 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm Front :-18 Inch,Rear :-17 Inch
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Spoke Spoke
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 53,642 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 6,982 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 46,389 DesertX Insurance Rs. 12,978 Bonneville T40 Insurance
Brochure
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N/A

Valves (per cylinder)
Not Available
4
Claimed Top Speed
209 kmph
132 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6
Flex Fuel Blend
Not Available
E20
Engine Type
11° Twin-Cylinder, Desmodromic Valvetrain, 4 Valves Per Cylinder, Liquid Cooled
Liquid-cooled, single-cylinder, 4 valve, DOHC
Engine Displacement
937 cc
350 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 speed
Max Power
111.52 PS @ 9250 rpm
29 PS @ 7000 rpm
Max Torque
92 Nm @ 6500 rpm
31.2 Nm @ 5500 rpm
Bore
94 mm
89.0 mm
Stroke
67.5 mm
56.1 mm
Number Of Cylinders
2
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
Not Available
12.1:1

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

Mileage (Overall)
17.8 kmpl
Not Available
Estimated Mileage
Not Available
27.02 kmpl
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital

Rear Suspension Preload Adjustment
Not Available
Yes
Rear Suspension Travel / Wheel Travel
Not Available
130 mm
Suspension-Front
upside-down Kayaba front fork 230 mm
43mm forks. 130mm wheel travel
Suspension-Rear
Aluminum swing arm, allows 220 mm of rear wheel travel
Twin Shock with pre-load adjustment. 130mm wheel travel

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
Not Available
26 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
Not Available
33 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
Not Available
33 psi
Tyre Size
Front :-90/90-21 Rear :-150/70-18
Front :-100/90-18 Rear :-150/70 R17
Wheel Size
Front :-533.4 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm
Front :-18 Inch,Rear :-17 Inch
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
790 mm
Load carrying capacity
240 kg
Not Available
Gross Weight
Not Available
379 kg
Length*Width*Height
Not Available
2120*818*1081 mm3
Wheelbase
Not Available
1418 mm
Length
Not Available
2120 mm
Ground Clearance
250 mm
165 mm
Height
Not Available
1081 mm
Width
Not Available
818 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
21 L
14.5 L
Kerb Weight
Not Available
195 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
320 mm
310 mm
Rear Brake Size
265 mm
255 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
Battery Capacity
Not Available
12V / 8AH
Power Modes
Yes
Not Available

Frame Type
New tubular steel trellis frame
Hybrid spine/perimeter, tubular steel
Digital Display Type
Not Available
LCD
Malfunction Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Pillion Grab Rail
Not Available
Yes
Calls and Messaging
Not Available
Yes
Navigation assist
Not Available
Yes
Riding Modes
Yes
Road,Rain,Eco
Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Kill Switch
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
Navigation Type
Not Available
Turn-by-turn
Side Stand Warning
Not Available
Yes
Physical Key
Not Available
Yes
Exhaust Heat Shield
Not Available
Yes
Front Footpegs
Not Available
Forward-set
Body
Not Available
Metal
Immobilizer
Not Available
Yes
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Adventure Tourer Bikes, Off Road Bikes
Roadster Bikes
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
Yes
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Single
Pass Beam Switch
Not Available
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Tachometer
Not Available
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Not Available
Yes
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Not Available
Digital
Navigation
Not Available
Yes
Service Due Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Saree Guard
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
Triumph Bonneville T40
  • Most powerful in segment at 29 PS
  • Cruise control, cornering ABS and traction control
  • 4-inch TFT with navigation
  • Liquid cooled engine
  • Low 790 mm seat height
  • Full LED lighting
Triumph Bonneville T40
  • Expensive compared to rivals
  • Heavy at 195 kg
  • Tube tyres
  • Smaller service network
  • Lacks twin-cylinder character
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Which bike is cheaper Ducati DesertX vs Triumph Bonneville T40?
The Triumph Bonneville T40 is cheaper than Ducati DesertX by ₹17.04 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance Ducati DesertX vs Triumph Bonneville T40?
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 T4 version, 350 cc Petrol engine of Bonneville T40 produces 29 PS @ 7000 rpm of power and 31.2 Nm @ 5500 rpm of torque

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