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BMW S 1000 XR vs Ducati DesertX

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, BMW S 1000 XR or Ducati DesertX? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between S 1000 XR and DesertX. BMW S 1000 XR Price starts at Rs.21.60 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Pro Racing Red and Ducati DesertX Price starts at Rs.18.33 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. BMW S 1000 XR is 4 cylinder, 999 cc Engine can generate 167.62 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 XR provides a mileage of 20 kmpl (base model), and DesertX has a mileage of 17.8 kmpl (base model). BMW S 1000 XR is available in 3 colours & 3 variants whereas Ducati DesertX is available in 1 colours & 2 variants.

S 1000 XR vs DesertX

Key HighlightsBMW S 1000 XRDucati DesertX
PriceRs.21.60 LakhRs.18.33 Lakh
Engine Capacity999 cc937 cc
Power167.62 bhp @ 11000 rpm108.6 bhp @ 9250 rpm
Mileage/Range20 kmpl17.8 kmpl
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BMW S 1000 XR Pro Racing Red bike
BMW S 1000 XR
Pro Racing Red
Rs. 21.60 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
    24.54 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    20.97 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    User Rating
    3.7
    -
    Transmission Type
    Chain Drive
    Chain Drive
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    20 Litres
    21 Litres
    Engine Displacement
    999 cc
    937 cc
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    Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

    Braking System
    Switchable ABS
    Dual Channel ABS
    Calliper Type
    Front 4 Piston Rear 2 Piston
    Front 4 Piston Rear 2 Piston
    Front Disc Size
    320
    320
    Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
    check
    check
    Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
    36
    32
    Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
    36
    29
    Front Wheel Size
    17
    21
    Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
    check
    check
    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-dowtelescopiforkdiamete4mm
    KY46mUSforkfulladjustable
    Rear Suspension
    Aluminium double-sided swing-arm& central spring strut
    KYB moNoshock& fully adjustable
    Front Tyre Size
    120/70 - ZR17
    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
    Bridge-type frame& cast aluminium
    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
    999 cc
    937 cc
    Engine Type
    Engine Type
    11 twin-cylinder unit with desmodromic distribution
    No. of Cylinders
    4
    2
    No. of valves per cylinder
    4
    4
    Transmission Type
    Chain Drive
    Chain Drive
    Battery Capacity
    0.108 kwh
    -
    Battery Type
    Maintenance Free
    -
    Charging Time
    6-8 Hours
    -
    Top Speed
    200 kmph
    209 kmph
    Bore x Stroke
    80 mm x 49.7 mm
    94 mm x 67.5 mm
    Charging Socket
    check
    -
    Configuration
    12.5 :1
    13.3:1
    Cooling type
    Water/Oil Cooled
    Liquid Cooled

    Comfort & Convenience

    Average Speed Indicator
    check
    check
    Call/SMS Alerts
    check
    check
    Front Storage Box
    Geo Fencing
    Low Battery Indicator
    check
    check
    Low Oil Indicator
    check
    check
    Pillion Backrest
    Pillion Footrest
    check
    check
    Riding Modes
    4
    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
    Switchable ABS
    Dual Channel ABS
    Brake Assist
    Switchable ABS
    Dual Channel ABS
    Power Modes
    4
    4
    Slipper Clutch
    Assist And Slipper Clutch
    Assist And Slipper Clutch
    Traction Control System
    check
    check

    Dimensions & Capacity

    Length
    2333 mm
    2390 mm
    Width
    850 mm
    960 mm
    Height
    1411 mm
    1178 mm
    Wheelbase
    1552 mm
    1608 mm
    Ground Clearance
    180 mm
    250 mm
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    20 Litres
    21 Litres
    Engine Oil Capacity
    4 Litres
    3.1 Litres
    Body Type
    Adventure
    Adventure
    Seat Height
    850 mm
    875 mm
    Unladden/Kerb Weight
    227 kg
    223 kg

    Pros & Cons

    Pros
    • Cruise control is good to maintain speed limits!
    • Looks awesome & great performance!
    • Ride quality handling and smooth engine
    Cons
    • fuel tank could be bigge
    • Headlight could be better
    • Headlights...BUT I don't ride it at night so who cares.
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    Safety

    S 1000 XR comes loaded with Switchable ABS ABS - Anti-lock braking system, Pillion Grabrail, Radial Tyres, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Switch, Hazard Warning Indicator, Pass Light, 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 XR has features like Service Reminder Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, Average Speed Indicator, Call/SMS Alerts, Pillion Footrest, Low Battery Indicator, GPS & Navigation, Side Stand Indicator, Distance to Empty Indicator, Engine Kill Switch, 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 S 1000 XR comes with 6 Speed Chain Drive transmission and DesertX comes with 6 Speed Chain Drive transmission.

    Dimensions

    BMW S 1000 XR has a 20 Litres fuel tank with 1411 mm seat height. Ducati DesertX has 1178 mm seat height and 21 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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    BMW S 1000 XR and Ducati DesertX Owner Reviews

    • S 1000 XR Review
    • DesertX Review
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        Nitin Bare
        2 Year ago
        3.7
        Sporty look bike , ride quality good but expensive
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