BMW R 1250 GS Adventure vs Ducati Panigale V2
R 1250 GS Adventure vs Panigale V2
Key Highlights | BMW R 1250 GS Adventure | Ducati Panigale V2 |
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Price | Rs.22.50 Lakh | Rs.20.68 Lakh |
Engine Capacity | 1254 cc | 955 cc |
Power | 134.1 bhp @ 7750 rpm | 152.8 bhp @ 10750 rpm |
Mileage/Range | 21 kmpl | 16.6 kmpl |
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Specifications Overview
R 1250 GS Adventure specifications | Panigale V2 specifications | |
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Variant Name | ||
On Road Price | 25.56 Lakh Price Breakup | 23.49 Lakh Price Breakup |
User Rating | 5.0 | 4.8 |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 Litres | 17 Litres |
Engine Displacement | 1254 cc | 955 cc |
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
R 1250 GS Adventure Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | Panigale V2 Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | |
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Braking System | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
Calliper Type | Fixed | Fixed |
Front Disc Size | 305 | 320 |
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster | Yes | Yes |
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 36 | 36 |
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) | 36 | 36 |
Front Wheel Size | - | 17 |
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster | Yes | Yes |
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 42 | 39 |
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) | 42 | 36 |
Rear Wheel Size | - | 17 |
Wheel Type | Spoke | Alloy |
Front Suspension | BMMotorraTeleleverstanchiodiamete1.(3mm)centrasprinstrut" | Fully Adjustable Showa BPF Fork 43 mm chromed inner tubes |
Rear Suspension | Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever | Fully Adjustable Sachs unit. Aluminium single-sided swingarm |
Front Tyre Size | 120/70 - R19 | 120/70 - ZR17 |
Instrumentation
R 1250 GS Adventure Instrumentation | Panigale V2 Instrumentation | |
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Riding Modes Switch | Yes | Yes |
Touch Screen Display | No | No |
Fuel level guage | Yes | Yes |
Gear Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Tachometer | Digital | Digital |
Speedometer | Digital | Digital |
Odometer | Digital | Digital |
Exterior
R 1250 GS Adventure Exterior | Panigale V2 Exterior | |
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Daytime Running Lights | Yes | Yes |
LED headlight | Yes | Yes |
Warranty
R 1250 GS Adventure Warranty | Panigale V2 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 | Panigale V2 Body & Suspension | |
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Colors | ||
Images | ||
Frame Type | Two-section frame& front- and bolted on rear frame& load-bearing engine | MoNocoque Aluminium |
Engine & Transmission
R 1250 GS Adventure Engine & Transmission | Panigale V2 Engine & Transmission | |
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Gear Shifting Pattern | 1 Down 5 Up | 1 Down 5 Up |
Spark Plugs | 1 Per Cylinder | 1 Per Cylinder |
Engine Capacity | 1254 cc | 955 cc |
Engine Type | Air-Liquid Cooled& Twin Cylinder& DOHC& Boxer Engine | Superquadro L-Twin cylinder 4 valves Desmodromic Engine |
No. of Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
No. of valves per cylinder | 4 | 4 |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Battery Capacity | 0.144 kwh | 0.084 kwh |
Top Speed | 200 kmph | 299 kmph |
Bore x Stroke | 102.5 mm x 76 mm | 100 mm x 60.8 mm |
Charging Socket | No | - |
Configuration | 12.5 : 1 | 12.5:1 |
Cooling type | Air/Liquid Cooled | Liquid Cooled |
Fuelling | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
Max Power | 134.1 bhp @ 7750 rpm | 152.8 bhp @ 10750 rpm |
Comfort & Convenience
R 1250 GS Adventure Comfort & Convenience | Panigale V2 Comfort & Convenience | |
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Average Speed Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Call/SMS Alerts | Yes | Yes |
Front Storage Box | No | No |
Geo Fencing | No | No |
Low Battery Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Low Oil Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Pillion Backrest | No | No |
Pillion Footrest | Yes | Yes |
Riding Modes | 3 | 3 |
Service Reminder Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Under Seat Storage | No | No |
GPS & Navigation | Yes | Yes |
Console Type | Digital | Digital |
Distance to Empty Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Engine Kill Switch | Yes | Yes |
Safety
R 1250 GS Adventure Safety | Panigale V2 Safety | |
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AHO (Automatic Headlight On) | Yes | No |
Hazard Warning Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Hazard Warning Switch | Yes | Yes |
Radial Tyres | Yes | Yes |
Pass Light | Yes | Yes |
Pillion Grabrail | Yes | Yes |
Turn Signal | LED | LED |
ABS - Anti-lock braking system | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
Brake Assist | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
Power Modes | 3 | 3 |
Slipper Clutch | Wet Multiplate | Wet Multiplate with Assist and Slipper Clutch |
Traction Control System | Yes | Yes |
Dimensions & Capacity
R 1250 GS Adventure Dimensions & Capacity | Panigale V2 Dimensions & Capacity | |
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Length | 2270 mm | 2090 mm |
Width | 980 mm | 810 mm |
Height | 1460 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase | 1504 mm | 1436 mm |
Ground Clearance | 185 mm | 128 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 Litres | 17 Litres |
Engine Oil Capacity | 3.78 Litres | 3.8 Litres |
Body Type | Adventure | Sports |
Seat Height | 890 mm | 840 mm |
Unladden/Kerb Weight | 268 kg | 200 kg |
Entertainment & Communication
R 1250 GS Adventure Entertainment & Communication | Panigale V2 Entertainment & Communication | |
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MID (Multi Info Display) | Yes | - |
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Detailed Comparison of BMW R 1250 GS Adventure and Ducati Panigale V2
Safety
R 1250 GS Adventure comes loaded with Dual Channel ABS ABS - Anti-lock braking system, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Hazard Warning Switch, Radial Tyres, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, Traction Control System. Panigale V2 has Hazard Warning Indicator, Hazard Warning Switch, Radial Tyres, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, Traction Control System.
Comfort & Convenience
BMW R 1250 GS Adventure has features like Average Speed Indicator, Call/SMS Alerts, Low Battery Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Service Reminder Indicator, GPS & Navigation, Distance to Empty Indicator, Engine Kill Switch, Side Stand Indicator, USB Charger Port and Ducati Panigale V2, on the other hand, has Average Speed Indicator, Call/SMS Alerts, Low Battery Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Service Reminder Indicator, GPS & Navigation, Distance to Empty Indicator, Engine Kill Switch, Side Stand Indicator.
Transmission
BMW R 1250 GS Adventure comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and Panigale V2 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.
Dimensions
BMW R 1250 GS Adventure has a 30 Litres fuel tank with 1460 mm seat height. Ducati Panigale V2 has 1130 mm seat height and 17 Litres fuel tank capacity.