BMW S 1000 R vs Ducati DesertX
Do you want to find out which bike is the best, BMW S 1000 R or Ducati DesertX? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between S 1000 R and DesertX. BMW S 1000 R Price starts at Rs.19.00 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD and Ducati DesertX Price starts at Rs.18.33 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. BMW S 1000 R is 4 cylinder, 999 cc Engine can generate 162.26 bhp @ 11000 rpm power whereas Ducati DesertX is a 2 cylinder, 937 cc Engine can generate 108.6 bhp @ 9250 rpm power. In terms of mileage, S 1000 R provides a mileage of 15.6 kmpl (base model), and DesertX has a mileage of 17.8 kmpl (base model). BMW S 1000 R is available in 3 colours & 6 variants whereas Ducati DesertX is available in 1 colours & 2 variants.
S 1000 R vs DesertX
| Key Highlights | BMW S 1000 R | Ducati DesertX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Rs.19.00 Lakh | Rs.18.33 Lakh |
| Engine Capacity | 999 cc | 937 cc |
| Power | 162.26 bhp @ 11000 rpm | 108.6 bhp @ 9250 rpm |
| Mileage/Range | 15.6 kmpl | 17.8 kmpl |
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Specifications Overview
| S 1000 R specifications | DesertX specifications | |
|---|---|---|
| Variant Name | ||
| On Road Price | 21.74 Lakh Price Breakup | 20.97 Lakh Price Breakup |
| User Rating | 4.1 | - |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 16.5 Litres | 21 Litres |
| Engine Displacement | 999 cc | 937 cc |
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
| S 1000 R Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | DesertX Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | |
|---|---|---|
Braking System | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
Calliper Type | Front 4 Piston Rear 1 Piston | Front 4 Piston Rear 2 Piston |
Front Disc Size | 320 | 320 |
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster | Yes | Yes |
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 36 | 32 |
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) | 36 | 29 |
Front Wheel Size | 17 | 21 |
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster | Yes | Yes |
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 42 | 36 |
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) | 42 | 32 |
Rear Wheel Size | 17 | 18 |
Wheel Type | Alloy | Spoke |
Front Suspension | Upside-dowtelescopiforwitdiameteo1.8?sprinpreload | KY46mUSforkfulladjustable |
Rear Suspension | Aluminum swingarm& central shock absorber | KYB moNoshock& fully adjustable |
Front Tyre Size | 120/70 - ZR17 | 90/90 - 21 M/C |
Instrumentation
| S 1000 R Instrumentation | DesertX Instrumentation | |
|---|---|---|
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
| S 1000 R Exterior | DesertX Exterior | |
|---|---|---|
Daytime Running Lights | Yes | Yes |
LED headlight | Yes | Yes |
Warranty
| S 1000 R Warranty | DesertX Warranty | |
|---|---|---|
Basic Warranty | 3 Years or Unlimited km | 2 Years or Unlimited km |
Body & Suspension
| S 1000 R Body & Suspension | DesertX Body & Suspension | |
|---|---|---|
Colors | ||
Images | ||
Frame Type | Bridge-type aluminum laminate frame with load-bearing engine | Tubular steel trellis frame |
Engine & Transmission
| S 1000 R Engine & Transmission | DesertX Engine & Transmission | |
|---|---|---|
Gear Shifting Pattern | 1 Down 5 Up | 1 Down 5 Up |
Spark Plugs | 1 Per Cylinder | 1 Per Cylinder |
Engine Capacity | 999 cc | 937 cc |
Engine Type | Water/Oil-cooled 4-cylinder 4-stroke In-line Engine& Four Valves per Cylinder& Two Overhead Camshafts | 11 twin-cylinder unit with desmodromic distribution |
No. of Cylinders | 4 | 2 |
No. of valves per cylinder | 4 | 4 |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Battery Capacity | 0.096 kwh | - |
Battery Type | Maintenance Free | - |
Top Speed | 200 kmph | 209 kmph |
Bore x Stroke | 80 mm x 49.7 mm | 94 mm x 67.5 mm |
Charging Socket | Yes | - |
Configuration | 12.5 : 1 | 13.3:1 |
Cooling type | Water/Oil Cooled | Liquid Cooled |
Fuelling | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
Comfort & Convenience
| S 1000 R Comfort & Convenience | DesertX Comfort & Convenience | |
|---|---|---|
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 | 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
| S 1000 R Safety | DesertX Safety | |
|---|---|---|
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 | 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 | 4 |
Slipper Clutch | Wet Multiplate | Assist And Slipper Clutch |
Traction Control System | Yes | Yes |
Dimensions & Capacity
| S 1000 R Dimensions & Capacity | DesertX Dimensions & Capacity | |
|---|---|---|
Length | 2090 mm | 2390 mm |
Width | 812 mm | 960 mm |
Height | 1115 mm | 1178 mm |
Wheelbase | 1450 mm | 1608 mm |
Ground Clearance | 140 mm | 250 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 16.5 Litres | 21 Litres |
Engine Oil Capacity | 3.5 Litres | 3.1 Litres |
Body Type | Super Bike | Adventure |
Seat Height | 830 mm | 875 mm |
Unladden/Kerb Weight | 199 kg | 223 kg |
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Detailed Comparison of BMW S 1000 R and Ducati DesertX
Safety
S 1000 R comes loaded with Dual Channel ABS ABS - Anti-lock braking system, Hazard Warning Indicator, Radial Tyres, Hazard Warning Switch, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), 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 S 1000 R has features like Average Speed Indicator, Call/SMS Alerts, Low Battery Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Low Oil Indicator, Service Reminder Indicator, GPS & Navigation, Side Stand Indicator, Engine Kill Switch, Distance to Empty Indicator 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 S 1000 R comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and DesertX comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.
Dimensions
BMW S 1000 R has a 16.5 Litres fuel tank with 1115 mm seat height. Ducati DesertX has 1178 mm seat height and 21 Litres fuel tank capacity.
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BMW S 1000 R and Ducati DesertX FAQs
What is the on-road price of BMW S 1000 R?
The on-road price of BMW S 1000 R is Rs. 21.74 Lakh in New Delhi.
What is the on-road price of Ducati DesertX?
The on-road price of Ducati DesertX is Rs. 20.97 Lakh in New Delhi.