BMW R 1250 RT vs Ducati Panigale V4 SP2
R 1250 RT vs Panigale V4 SP2
Key Highlights | BMW R 1250 RT | Ducati Panigale V4 SP2 |
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Price | Rs.24.95 Lakh | Rs.42.36 Lakh |
Engine Capacity | 1254 cc | 1103 cc |
Power | 134.1 bhp @ 7750 rpm | 212.5 bhp @ 13000 rpm |
Mileage/Range | 21 kmpl | 13.1 kmpl |
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Specifications Overview
R 1250 RT specifications | Panigale V4 SP2 specifications | |
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Variant Name | ||
On Road Price | 28.34 Lakh Price Breakup | 48.12 Lakh Price Breakup |
User Rating | 4.0 | 5.0 |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 Litres | 17 Litres |
Engine Displacement | 1254 cc | 1103 cc |
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
R 1250 RT Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | Panigale V4 SP2 Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | |
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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 | 320 | 330 |
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster | Yes | Yes |
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 36 | 33 |
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) | 36 | 33 |
Front Wheel Size | 17 | 17 |
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster | Yes | Yes |
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 42 | 30 |
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) | 42 | 30 |
Rear Wheel Size | 17 | 17 |
Wheel Type | Alloy | Alloy |
Front Suspension | BMMotorraTelelevercentrasprinstrutstandardiamete3mm | ?hlinNPX25/34mfulladjustablfork |
Rear Suspension | Cast aluminium single-sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever | Fully adjustable ?hlins TTX36 unit |
Front Tyre Size | 120/70 - ZR17 | 120/70 - ZR17 |
Instrumentation
R 1250 RT Instrumentation | Panigale V4 SP2 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 RT Exterior | Panigale V4 SP2 Exterior | |
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Daytime Running Lights | Yes | Yes |
LED headlight | Yes | Yes |
Warranty
R 1250 RT Warranty | Panigale V4 SP2 Warranty | |
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Basic Warranty | 3 Years or Unlimited km | 2 Years or Unlimited km |
Body & Suspension
R 1250 RT Body & Suspension | Panigale V4 SP2 Body & Suspension | |
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Colors | ||
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Frame Type | Two-part frame concept consisting of a main frame and a rear frame bolted to it& with a co-supporting engine | Aluminum alloy Front Frame with optimized stiffnesses"" |
Engine & Transmission
R 1250 RT Engine & Transmission | Panigale V4 SP2 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 | 1103 cc |
Engine Type | Twin Cylinder& Air/Liquid Cooled& DOHC& Boxer Engine | Desmosedici Stradale 90° V4& counter-rotating crankshaft& 4 Desmodromic timing&4 valves per cylinder& liquid-cooled |
No. of Cylinders | 2 | 4 |
No. of valves per cylinder | 4 | 4 |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Battery Capacity | 0.192 kwh | - |
Battery Type | Maintenance Free | Lithium ion |
Top Speed | 200 kmph | 299 kmph |
Bore x Stroke | 102.5 mm x 76 mm | 81 mm x 53.5 mm |
Configuration | 12.5: 1 | 14.0:1 |
Cooling type | Air/Liquid Cooled | Liquid Cooled |
Fuelling | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
Max Power | 134.1 bhp @ 7750 rpm | 212.5 bhp @ 13000 rpm |
Comfort & Convenience
R 1250 RT Comfort & Convenience | Panigale V4 SP2 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 | No |
Riding Modes | 3 | 4 |
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 RT Safety | Panigale V4 SP2 Safety | |
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AHO (Automatic Headlight On) | Yes | Yes |
Hazard Warning Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Hazard Warning Switch | Yes | Yes |
Radial Tyres | Yes | Yes |
Pass Light | Yes | Yes |
Pillion Grabrail | Yes | No |
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 | Wet Multiplate with Assist and Slipper Clutch |
Traction Control System | Yes | Yes |
Dimensions & Capacity
R 1250 RT Dimensions & Capacity | Panigale V4 SP2 Dimensions & Capacity | |
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Length | 2222 mm | 2110 mm |
Width | 985 mm | 806 mm |
Height | 1460 mm | 1132 mm |
Wheelbase | 1485 mm | 1469 mm |
Ground Clearance | - | 122 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 Litres | 17 Litres |
Engine Oil Capacity | 4 Litres | 3.8 Litres |
Body Type | Tourer Bike | Sports Bike |
Seat Height | 805 mm | 850 mm |
Unladden/Kerb Weight | 279 kg | 194.5 kg |
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Detailed Comparison of BMW R 1250 RT and Ducati Panigale V4 SP2
Safety
R 1250 RT 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 V4 SP2 has AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Hazard Warning Switch, Radial Tyres, Pass Light, Traction Control System.
Comfort & Convenience
BMW R 1250 RT 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 V4 SP2, on the other hand, has Average Speed Indicator, Call/SMS Alerts, Low Battery Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, Service Reminder Indicator, GPS & Navigation, Distance to Empty Indicator, Engine Kill Switch, Side Stand Indicator.
Transmission
BMW R 1250 RT comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and Panigale V4 SP2 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.
Dimensions
BMW R 1250 RT has a 25 Litres fuel tank with 1460 mm seat height. Ducati Panigale V4 SP2 has 1132 mm seat height and 17 Litres fuel tank capacity.