BMW R 1250 GS Adventure vs Ducati Diavel 1260
R 1250 GS Adventure vs Diavel 1260
Key Highlights | BMW R 1250 GS Adventure | Ducati Diavel 1260 |
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Price | Rs.22.50 Lakh | Rs.21.49 Lakh |
Engine Capacity | 1254 cc | 1262 cc |
Power | 134.1 bhp @ 7750 rpm | 159.58 bhp @ 9500 rpm |
Mileage/Range | 21 kmpl | 18.5 kmpl |
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Specifications Overview
R 1250 GS Adventure specifications | Diavel 1260 specifications | |
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On Road Price | 25.56 Lakh Price Breakup | 24.41 Lakh Price Breakup |
User Rating | 5.0 | 4.2 |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 Litres | 17 Litres |
Engine Displacement | 1254 cc | 1262 cc |
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
R 1250 GS Adventure Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | Diavel 1260 Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | |
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Braking System | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
Calliper Type | Fixed | Front - 4 Piston& Rear - 2 Piston Callipers |
Front Disc Size | 305 | - |
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster | Yes | - |
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 36 | - |
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) | 36 | - |
Front Wheel Size | - | 17 |
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster | Yes | Yes |
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 42 | - |
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) | 42 | - |
Rear Wheel Size | - | 17 |
Wheel Type | Spoke | Alloy |
Front Suspension | BMMotorraTeleleverstanchiodiamete1.(3mm)centrasprinstrut" | 5mfulladjustablusfork |
Rear Suspension | Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever | MoNoshock& preload and rebound adjustable |
Front Tyre Size | 120/70 - R19 | 120/70 - ZR17 |
Instrumentation
R 1250 GS Adventure Instrumentation | Diavel 1260 Instrumentation | |
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Riding Modes Switch | Yes | Yes |
Touch Screen Display | No | - |
Fuel level guage | Yes | - |
Gear Indicator | Yes | - |
Tachometer | Digital | Digital |
Speedometer | Digital | Digital |
Odometer | Digital | Digital |
Exterior
R 1250 GS Adventure Exterior | Diavel 1260 Exterior | |
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Daytime Running Lights | Yes | - |
LED headlight | Yes | - |
Warranty
R 1250 GS Adventure Warranty | Diavel 1260 Warranty | |
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Basic Warranty | 3 Years or Unlimited km | 2 Years or Unlimited km |
Body & Suspension
R 1250 GS Adventure Body & Suspension | Diavel 1260 Body & Suspension | |
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Colors | ||
Images | ||
Frame Type | Two-section frame& front- and bolted on rear frame& load-bearing engine | Tubular steel trellis frame |
Engine & Transmission
R 1250 GS Adventure Engine & Transmission | Diavel 1260 Engine & Transmission | |
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Gear Shifting Pattern | 1 Down 5 Up | - |
Spark Plugs | 1 Per Cylinder | - |
Engine Capacity | 1254 cc | 1262 cc |
Engine Type | Air-Liquid Cooled& Twin Cylinder& DOHC& Boxer Engine | Ducati Testastreta DVT 1262& L-Twin cylinder& 4 valves per cylinder& Dual Spark& Desmodromic Variable Timing |
No. of Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
No. of valves per cylinder | 4 | 4 |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Battery Capacity | 0.144 kwh | 0.12 kwh |
Top Speed | 200 kmph | 299 kmph |
Bore x Stroke | 102.5 mm x 76 mm | 106 mm x 71.5 mm |
Charging Socket | No | - |
Configuration | 12.5 : 1 | - |
Cooling type | Air/Liquid Cooled | Liquid Cooled |
Fuelling | Fuel Injection | - |
Max Power | 134.1 bhp @ 7750 rpm | 159.58 bhp @ 9500 rpm |
Comfort & Convenience
R 1250 GS Adventure Comfort & Convenience | Diavel 1260 Comfort & Convenience | |
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Average Speed Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Call/SMS Alerts | Yes | - |
Front Storage Box | No | - |
Geo Fencing | No | - |
Low Battery Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Low Oil Indicator | Yes | - |
Pillion Backrest | No | - |
Pillion Footrest | Yes | Yes |
Riding Modes | 3 | 4 |
Service Reminder Indicator | Yes | - |
Under Seat Storage | No | No |
GPS & Navigation | Yes | - |
Console Type | Digital | Digital |
Distance to Empty Indicator | Yes | - |
Engine Kill Switch | Yes | - |
Safety
R 1250 GS Adventure Safety | Diavel 1260 Safety | |
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AHO (Automatic Headlight On) | Yes | - |
Hazard Warning Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Hazard Warning Switch | Yes | Yes |
Radial Tyres | Yes | Yes |
Pass Light | Yes | - |
Pillion Grabrail | Yes | - |
Turn Signal | LED | - |
ABS - Anti-lock braking system | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
Brake Assist | Dual Channel ABS | - |
Power Modes | 3 | Yes |
Slipper Clutch | Wet Multiplate | Slipper and Self-Servo Wet Multiplate Clutch with Hydraulic Control |
Traction Control System | Yes | Yes |
Dimensions & Capacity
R 1250 GS Adventure Dimensions & Capacity | Diavel 1260 Dimensions & Capacity | |
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Length | 2270 mm | 2273 mm |
Width | 980 mm | 938 mm |
Height | 1460 mm | 1151 mm |
Wheelbase | 1504 mm | 1600 mm |
Ground Clearance | 185 mm | 121 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 Litres | 17 Litres |
Engine Oil Capacity | 3.78 Litres | 4.2 Litres |
Body Type | Adventure | Cruiser |
Seat Height | 890 mm | 780 mm |
Unladden/Kerb Weight | 268 kg | 249 kg |
Entertainment & Communication
R 1250 GS Adventure Entertainment & Communication | Diavel 1260 Entertainment & Communication | |
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MID (Multi Info Display) | Yes | - |
Pros & Cons
R 1250 GS Adventure Pros & Cons | Diavel 1260 Pros & Cons | |
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Detailed Comparison of BMW R 1250 GS Adventure and Ducati Diavel 1260
Safety
R 1250 GS Adventure comes loaded with Dual Channel ABS ABS - Anti-lock braking system, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Switch, Radial Tyres, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, Hazard Warning Indicator, Traction Control System. Diavel 1260 has Hazard Warning Indicator, Hazard Warning Switch, Radial Tyres, Traction Control System, Power Modes.
Comfort & Convenience
BMW R 1250 GS Adventure has features like Call/SMS Alerts, Low Oil Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Average Speed Indicator, Service Reminder Indicator, Low Battery Indicator, GPS & Navigation, Engine Kill Switch, USB Charger Port, Side Stand Indicator, Distance to Empty Indicator and Ducati Diavel 1260, on the other hand, has Pillion Footrest, Average Speed Indicator, Low Battery Indicator.
Transmission
BMW R 1250 GS Adventure comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and Diavel 1260 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.
Dimensions
BMW R 1250 GS Adventure has a 30 Litres fuel tank with 1460 mm seat height. Ducati Diavel 1260 has 1151 mm seat height and 17 Litres fuel tank capacity.