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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
BMW R 1250 GS
STD
Rs. 20.55 Lakh
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Ducati DesertX STD bike
Ducati DesertX
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
    Shaft Drive
    Chain Drive
    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
    Shaft Drive
    Chain Drive
    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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    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 Call/SMS Alerts, Low Oil Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Average Speed Indicator, Low Battery Indicator, Service Reminder Indicator, GPS & Navigation, Engine Kill Switch, Side Stand Indicator, Distance to Empty Indicator, USB Charger Port 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 Shaft Drive transmission and DesertX comes with 6 Speed Chain Drive 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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