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Ducati Diavel 1260 vs BMW R 18

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Ducati Diavel 1260 or BMW R 18? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Diavel 1260 and R 18. Ducati Diavel 1260 Price starts at Rs.21.49 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD BS6 and BMW R 18 Price starts at Rs.19.90 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. Ducati Diavel 1260 is 2 cylinder, 1262 cc Engine can generate 159.58 bhp @ 9500 rpm power whereas BMW R 18 is a 2 cylinder, 1802 cc Engine can generate 89.84 bhp @ 4750 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Diavel 1260 provides a mileage of 18.5 kmpl (base model), and R 18 has a mileage of 17.8 kmpl (base model). Ducati Diavel 1260 is available in 1 colours & 4 variants whereas BMW R 18 is available in 1 colours & 3 variants.

Diavel 1260 vs R 18

Key HighlightsDucati Diavel 1260BMW R 18
PriceRs.21.49 LakhRs.19.90 Lakh
Engine Capacity1262 cc1802 cc
Power159.58 bhp @ 9500 rpm89.84 bhp @ 4750 rpm
Mileage/Range18.5 kmpl17.8 kmpl
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Ducati Diavel 1260 STD BS6 bike
STD BS6
Rs. 21.49 Lakh
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Rs. 19.90 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
24.41 Lakh
Price Breakup
22.77 Lakh
Price Breakup
User Rating
4.2
3.4
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity
17 Litres
16 Litres
Engine Displacement
1262 cc
1802 cc
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Braking System
Dual Channel ABS
Dual Channel ABS
Calliper Type
Front - 4 Piston& Rear - 2 Piston Callipers
Front 4 Piston Rear 4 Piston
Front Disc Size
-
300
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
-
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
-
42
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
-
42
Front Wheel Size
17
19
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
check
check
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
-
46
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
-
46
Rear Wheel Size
17
16
Wheel Type
Alloy
Spoke
Front Suspension
5mfulladjustablusfork
Telescopifork
Rear Suspension
MoNoshock& preload and rebound adjustable
Steel swinging fork with central shock strut
Front Tyre Size
120/70 - ZR17
120/70 - R19

Instrumentation

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

Exterior

Daytime Running Lights
-
check
LED headlight
-
check

Warranty

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

Body & Suspension

Colors
Images
Frame Type
Tubular steel trellis frame
Double-cradle steel frame with screwed-on underbeams

Engine & Transmission

Gear Shifting Pattern
-
1 Down 5 Up
Spark Plugs
-
1 Per Cylinder
Engine Capacity
1262 cc
1802 cc
Engine Type
Ducati Testastreta DVT 1262& L-Twin cylinder& 4 valves per cylinder& Dual Spark& Desmodromic Variable Timing
Air/oil cooled two-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine with two chain-driven camshafts above the drive shaft.
No. of Cylinders
2
2
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Battery Capacity
0.12 kwh
0.31 kwh
Battery Type
-
Maintenance Free
Top Speed
299 kmph
180 kmph
Bore x Stroke
106 mm x 71.5 mm
107.1 mm x 100 mm
Configuration
-
9.6 :1
Cooling type
Liquid Cooled
Air/Oil Cooled
Fuelling
-
Fuel Injection
Max Power
159.58 bhp @ 9500 rpm
89.84 bhp @ 4750 rpm

Comfort & Convenience

Average Speed Indicator
check
check
Call/SMS Alerts
-
check
Front Storage Box
-
Geo Fencing
-
Low Battery Indicator
check
Low Oil Indicator
-
check
Pillion Backrest
-
Pillion Footrest
check
Riding Modes
4
3
Service Reminder Indicator
-
check
Under Seat Storage
GPS & Navigation
-
Console Type
Digital
Semi-Digital
Distance to Empty Indicator
-
Engine Kill Switch
-
check

Safety

AHO (Automatic Headlight On)
-
check
Hazard Warning Indicator
check
check
Hazard Warning Switch
check
check
Radial Tyres
check
check
Pass Light
-
check
Pillion Grabrail
-
Turn Signal
-
LED
ABS - Anti-lock braking system
Dual Channel ABS
Dual Channel ABS
Brake Assist
-
Dual Channel ABS
Power Modes
check
3
Slipper Clutch
Slipper and Self-Servo Wet Multiplate Clutch with Hydraulic Control
Single Plate Clutch
Traction Control System
check
check

Dimensions & Capacity

Length
2273 mm
2440 mm
Width
938 mm
964 mm
Height
1151 mm
1232 mm
Wheelbase
1600 mm
1731 mm
Ground Clearance
121 mm
170 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
17 Litres
16 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
4.2 Litres
4 Litres
Body Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Seat Height
780 mm
690 mm
Unladden/Kerb Weight
249 kg
345 kg

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Agile handling despite size
  • Incredibly clever DVT engine
  • Powerful cruiser with Ducati style
Cons
  • handling
  • Looks are not good
  • Need more colours
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Detailed Comparison of Ducati Diavel 1260 and BMW R 18

Safety

Diavel 1260 comes loaded with Dual Channel ABS ABS - Anti-lock braking system, Hazard Warning Switch, Radial Tyres, Hazard Warning Indicator, Traction Control System, Power Modes. R 18 has Radial Tyres, Hazard Warning Switch, Pass Light, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Traction Control System.

Comfort & Convenience

Ducati Diavel 1260 has features like Low Battery Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Average Speed Indicator and BMW R 18, on the other hand, has Average Speed Indicator, Service Reminder Indicator, Call/SMS Alerts, Low Oil Indicator, Engine Kill Switch.

Transmission

Ducati Diavel 1260 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and R 18 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.

Dimensions

Ducati Diavel 1260 has a 17 Litres fuel tank with 1151 mm seat height. BMW R 18 has 1232 mm seat height and 16 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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Ducati Diavel 1260 and BMW R 18 Owner Reviews

  • Diavel 1260 Review
  • R 18 Review
    • ST
      Sehejpal Tomar
      2 Year ago
      3.5
      The bike look amazing but seat not comfortable & trouble in traffic
      Likes (1)
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    • G
      Gauri
      2 Year ago
      4.2
      Every time you squeeze the throttle on the Diavel 1260, you feel alive. It's an incredible thriller.
      Likes (1)
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    • AS
      Anil Saraswat
      2 Year ago
      4.6
      It is undoubtedly one of the few motorbikes that provides a level of power and force even when it is idle.
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      Likes (1)
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    • AS
      Akhilesh Singhi
      2 Year ago
      4.6
      It is a very unique motorcycle that turns every ride into a remarkable moment. It is capable of handling Indian roads and traffic, but because the engine heats up considerably, it is best driven on open roads.
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    • DM
      Dilip Mishra
      2 Year ago
      4.0
      The electronics package and DVT engine bring the Diavel bang up to date; in terms of specs and performance, there simply isn't any bike that can compete.
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