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BMW R 1250 GS vs Ducati DesertX

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, BMW R 1250 GS or Ducati DesertX? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between R 1250 GS and DesertX. BMW R 1250 GS Price starts at Rs.20.55 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD and Ducati DesertX Price starts at Rs.18.33 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. BMW R 1250 GS is 2 cylinder, 1254 cc Engine can generate 134.1 bhp @ 7750 rpm power whereas Ducati DesertX is a 2 cylinder, 937 cc Engine can generate 108.6 bhp @ 9250 rpm power. In terms of mileage, R 1250 GS provides a mileage of 15 kmpl (base model), and DesertX has a mileage of 17.8 kmpl (base model). BMW R 1250 GS is available in 3 colours & 3 variants whereas Ducati DesertX is available in 1 colours & 2 variants.

R 1250 GS vs DesertX

Key HighlightsBMW R 1250 GSDucati DesertX
PriceRs.20.55 LakhRs.18.33 Lakh
Engine Capacity1254 cc937 cc
Power134.1 bhp @ 7750 rpm108.6 bhp @ 9250 rpm
Mileage/Range15 kmpl17.8 kmpl
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BMW R 1250 GS STD bike
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Rs. 20.55 Lakh
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STD
Rs. 18.33 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
23.34 Lakh
Price Breakup
20.97 Lakh
Price Breakup
User Rating
3.5
-
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity
20 Litres
21 Litres
Engine Displacement
1254 cc
937 cc
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Braking System
Dual Channel ABS
Dual Channel ABS
Calliper Type
Front 4 Piston Rear 2 Piston
Front 4 Piston Rear 2 Piston
Front Disc Size
305
320
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
check
check
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
36
32
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
36
29
Front Wheel Size
-
21
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
check
check
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
42
36
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
42
32
Rear Wheel Size
-
18
Wheel Type
Alloy
Spoke
Front Suspension
BMMotorraTeleleverstanchiodiamete1.(3mm)centrasprinstrut"
KY46mUSforkfulladjustable
Rear Suspension
Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever
KYB moNoshock& fully adjustable
Front Tyre Size
120/70 - R19
90/90 - 21 M/C

Instrumentation

Riding Modes Switch
check
check
Touch Screen Display
Fuel level guage
check
check
Gear Indicator
check
check
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Odometer
Digital
Digital

Exterior

Daytime Running Lights
check
check
LED headlight
check
check

Warranty

Basic Warranty
3 Years or Unlimited km
2 Years or Unlimited km

Body & Suspension

Colors
Images
Frame Type
Two-section frame& front- and bolted on rear frame& load-bearing engine
Tubular steel trellis frame

Engine & Transmission

Gear Shifting Pattern
1 Down 5 Up
1 Down 5 Up
Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
1 Per Cylinder
Engine Capacity
1254 cc
937 cc
Engine Type
Â? Twin Cylinder& DOHC& Boxer Engine
11 twin-cylinder unit with desmodromic distribution
No. of Cylinders
2
2
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Battery Capacity
0.1416 kwh
-
Top Speed
200 kmph
209 kmph
Bore x Stroke
102.5 mm x 76 mm
94 mm x 67.5 mm
Charging Socket
check
-
Configuration
12.5 : 1
13.3:1
Cooling type
Air/Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Fuelling
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Max Power
134.1 bhp @ 7750 rpm
108.6 bhp @ 9250 rpm

Comfort & Convenience

Average Speed Indicator
check
check
Call/SMS Alerts
check
check
Front Storage Box
Geo Fencing
NO
Low Battery Indicator
check
check
Low Oil Indicator
check
check
Pillion Backrest
Pillion Footrest
check
check
Riding Modes
3
4
Service Reminder Indicator
check
check
Under Seat Storage
GPS & Navigation
check
check
Console Type
Digital
Digital
Distance to Empty Indicator
check
check
Engine Kill Switch
check
check

Safety

AHO (Automatic Headlight On)
check
check
Hazard Warning Indicator
check
check
Hazard Warning Switch
check
check
Radial Tyres
check
check
Pass Light
check
check
Pillion Grabrail
check
check
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
4
Slipper Clutch
Wet Multiplate
Assist And Slipper Clutch
Traction Control System
check
check

Dimensions & Capacity

Length
2207 mm
2390 mm
Width
953 mm
960 mm
Height
1430 mm
1178 mm
Wheelbase
1514 mm
1608 mm
Ground Clearance
185 mm
250 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
20 Litres
21 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
3.78 Litres
3.1 Litres
Body Type
Adventure
Adventure
Seat Height
850 mm
875 mm
Unladden/Kerb Weight
249 kg
223 kg

Entertainment & Communication

MID (Multi Info Display)
no
-

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Excellent brakes
  • LED illumination
  • Ride-by-Wire
Cons
  • Lack of tyre grip
  • Service and spare part costs.
  • Sticks to the old LCD display.
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Detailed Comparison of BMW R 1250 GS and Ducati DesertX

Safety

R 1250 GS comes loaded with Dual Channel ABS ABS - Anti-lock braking system, Radial Tyres, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, Hazard Warning Indicator, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Switch, Traction Control System. DesertX has Hazard Warning Indicator, Radial Tyres, Hazard Warning Switch, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Traction Control System.

Comfort & Convenience

BMW R 1250 GS has features like Pillion Footrest, Average Speed Indicator, Low Battery Indicator, Service Reminder Indicator, Call/SMS Alerts, Low Oil Indicator, GPS & Navigation, Side Stand Indicator, Distance to Empty Indicator, USB Charger Port, Engine Kill Switch and Ducati DesertX, on the other hand, has Average Speed Indicator, Low Battery Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Service Reminder Indicator, Call/SMS Alerts, Low Oil Indicator, GPS & Navigation, Engine Kill Switch, USB Charger Port, Side Stand Indicator, Distance to Empty Indicator.

Transmission

BMW R 1250 GS comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and DesertX comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.

Dimensions

BMW R 1250 GS has a 20 Litres fuel tank with 1430 mm seat height. Ducati DesertX has 1178 mm seat height and 21 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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BMW R 1250 GS and Ducati DesertX Owner Reviews

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      Jitendra Chorage
      2 Year ago
      3.7
      Bike look sporty, great mileage but high price
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