Which is better Ducati DesertX or BMW R 1300 GS?

BMW R 1300 GS Price starts at Rs. 21.20 Lakh which is Rs. 2.87 Lakh costlier than base model of Ducati DesertX priced at Rs. 18.33 Lakh. Compare Ducati DesertX vs BMW R 1300 GS on the basis of price, specs, features, reviews.

What is the EMI of Ducati DesertX in Delhi?

The EMI for the base variant of Ducati DesertX in Delhi is Rs. 50,193 per month @ 6% for a tenure of 36 months.

What are the colours available in Ducati DesertX?

Ducati DesertX is available in 4 colours : Ducati Red Livery, Iron Giant Livery, Rr22 and Star White Silk. View colour images of DesertX.

What is the top speed of Ducati DesertX?

The maximum speed of Ducati DesertX is 209 kmph

Ducati DesertX

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The Ducati DesertX is an adventure bike that comes with retro-modern design and sleek styling. It is capable of tackling both highways and off-road with ease.

Rs. 18.33 - 23.71 Lakh

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Ex-showroom Price in Delhi

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Key Specifications of DesertX

937 CC
Engine
17.8 Kmpl
Mileage
111.52 PS @ 9250 rpm
Max Power
21 Liters
Fuel Capacity
209 kmph
Top Speed
Tubeless
Tyre Type

Specs & Features of DesertX

Ducati DesertX Price

Ducati DesertX price starts at Rs. 18.33 Lakh(ex-showroom) for the base model in India while the top model price goes upto Rs. 23.71 Lakh.

Variants	Ex-Showroom Price
DesertX STD 937 cc . 17.8 kmpl	Rs. 18.33 Lakh Check On Road Price	View July Offers
DesertX Discovery 937 cc . 17.8 kmpl	Rs. 21.78 Lakh Check On Road Price	View July Offers
DesertX Rally 937 cc . 17.8 kmpl	Rs. 23.71 Lakh Check On Road Price	View July Offers

DesertX Key Highlights

Price: The DesertX is available in two variants: base and Rally. The DesertX base variant is 18,33,200 and the DesertX Rally variant is available at Rs 23,70,800 (both ex-showroom).

Features: The DesertX is equipped with a 5-inch vertically mounted TFT console, it also comes loaded with a suite of electronic aids, including multi-level ABS, traction control, and wheelie control, engine braking control and a bi-directional quickshifter. It gets four power modes: Full, High, Medium, and Low, along with six riding modes: Sport, Touring, Urban, Wet, Enduro, and Rally.

Engine: The Ducati DesertX is powered by a 937cc, L-Twin, liquid-cooled mill producing 111PS and 92Nm, paired to a six-speed gearbox. This engine is also seen in the Multistrada V2, Hypermotard 950, Supersport 950 and the Monster.

Suspension, Brakes & Other Details: The base variant gets a steel trellis chassis suspended on a fully adjustable 46mm Kayaba fork and monoshock. The Rally variant gets a 48mm KYB fork with 250mm suspension travel and a rear monoshock with 240mm travel, both fully adjustable and 20mm more travel at both ends as compared to the standard. Braking hardware consists of twin 320mm front discs and a 265mm rear disc. The Ducati DesertX has 21-inch front and 18-inch rear spoked wheels, with Takasago Excel wire-spoked wheels on the rally variant. It comes with 90-section front and 150-section rear Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR tyres as standard with Pirelli Scorpion Trail II tyres available as an option. The base variant has a kerb weight of 210kg and a ground clearance of 250mm, whereas the Rally is 1kg heavier at 211kg and has a ground clearance of 280mm (30mm more).

Rivals: The Ducati DesertX base variant rivals the likes of the Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro and the BMW F 850 GS. Whereas the Rally variant competes against the BMW R 1250 GS Pro and Harley Davidson Pan America 1250 Special.

Latest Updates on DesertX

Ducati India has launched the more off-road capable variant of the DesertX, called the DesertX Rally, but it comes at a hefty premium of Rs 5,37,600 over the standard variant.

DesertX Colours

Ducati Red Livery
Iron Giant Livery
Rr22
Star White Silk

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Anonymous wrote on 25 Jan 2023

Ducati desert x is a top-class performing bike with good features and style.It is priced at approx.17 lacs are available in only one variant.The adventure bike looks damn stylish and awesome.It offers a good engine with top-class modern features making it one of the best bikes in the segment.

This Bick has all the feturds

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Floyd wrote on 28 Oct 2022

This bike has all the features that i would like to have on my first bike.The ducati desertx looks great and is in my price range.

Absolutely brilliant machine

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Bishal wrote on 18 Aug 2022

Absolutely brilliant machine ever made by human on the history of manufacturing machines

Questions & Answers on DesertX

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Q. Does the Ducati DesertX support Bluetooth connectivity and navigation?

The Ducati DesertX comes equipped with Bluetooth connectivity, allowing seamless smartphone pairing with the Ducati Multimedia System. With Turn-by-Turn navigation displayed directly on the 5” high-resolution TFT screen, you’ll always have clear directions while conquering any terrain.

Q. How well-equipped is the DesertX for long touring adventures?

The Ducati DesertX is built for epic long-distance adventures with features that maximize comfort and control. Cruise control reduces rider fatigue on highways, allowing effortless long-haul cruising. Plus, advanced rider aids like Cornering ABS, Ducati Traction Control, and multiple ride modes adapt to any terrain, giving you confidence in every ride.

Q. What cutting-edge safety features does Ducati offer in the DesertX?

The Ducati DesertX is built for adventure with top-tier safety features! It comes equipped with Cornering ABS, which prevents wheel lock-up while leaning, ensuring controlled braking on curves, and Ducati Traction Control, which optimizes grip on slippery or uneven surfaces. These features enhance rider confidence, stability, and safety, making every ride smoother and more secure—whether on highways or rugged off-road trails.