Ducati Multistrada 950 S vs BMW R1250GSA vs Ducati Desert X Comparison

Updated: 06, Nov, 2023 05:04 AM

	Ducati Multistrada 950 S Ex-Showroom Price ₹ 15,49,000 * Delhi. May vary. POPULARITY This week: 124 views All time: 6490 views	BMW R1250GSA Ex-Showroom Price ₹ 22,50,000 * Delhi. May vary. POPULARITY This week: 243 views All time: 10256 views	Ducati Desert X Ex-Showroom Price ₹ 17,91,000 * Delhi. May vary. POPULARITY This week: 62 views All time: 1496 views
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
	Dry Weight
	207 kg	NA	202 kg
	Seat Height
	840 mm	890 mm	875 mm
	Wheelbase
	1594 mm	1504 mm	1608 mm
	Fuel Tank Capacity
	20 litres	30 litres	21 litres
	Kerb Weight
	230 kg	268 kg	223 kg
PERFORMANCE FIGURES
	0-100 kmph
	3.31 secs	4.47 secs	NA
	0-150 kmph
	6.08 secs	NA	NA
	0-200 kmph
	12.39 secs	NA	NA
COMFORT FEATURES
	Riding Modes
		2 Riding Modes (Rain, Road)
	Cruise Control

	Self Cancelling Indicators
		NA
	Rider’s Footpegs
		NA	NA
	Pillion Footrest
			NA
	Step-up Seat/Split Seat

	Electric Start
		NA
	Pillion Grabrail
			NA
MILEAGE AND TOP SPEED
	Mileage
	Ducati Multistrada 950 S mileage is 17.24 kmpl (certified).	BMW R1250GSA mileage is 21.05 kmpl (approximate).	Ducati Desert X mileage is 17.86 kmpl (certified).
	Top Speed
	Ducati Multistrada 950 S top speed is 182 kmph (approximate).	BMW R1250GSA top speed is 213 kmph (approximate).	NA
	Performance
	In terms of performance, the 950cc Adventure bike can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in 3.31 seconds.	In terms of performance, the 1250cc adventure motorcycle can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in 4.47 seconds.	NA
ENGINE AND GEARBOX
	Engine cc (Displacement)
	937 cc	1254 cc	937 cc
	Bore
	94 mm	102.5 mm	94 mm
	Stroke
	67.5 mm	76 mm	67.5 mm
	Compression Ratio
	12.6 : 1	12.5 : 1	13.3:1
	Gearbox Type
	6-Speed with Ducati Quick Shift Up/Down (DQS)	Constant Mesh, 6-Speed Gearbox with Helical Gear Teeth	6-Speed with Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) Up/Down
	Power Modes
		NA
	Maintenance Service Intervals
	15,000 Km (12 Months)	NA	15,000 km (9,000 Miles) / 24 Months
	Valve Clearance Check
	30,000 Km	NA	30,000 km (18,000 miles)
	Throttle Bore
	53 mm	NA	NA
	Maximum Power
	113 HP @ 9,000 rpm	136 HP @ 7750 rpm	110 HP @ 9,250 rpm
	Maximum Torque
	94 Nm @ 6,750 rpm	143 Nm @ 6250 rpm	92 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
	Engine Details
	937cc, Ducati Testastretta, Liquid-Cooled, L-Twin Cylinder, Desmodromic Timing, 4 Valves Per Cylinder	1254cc, Air/Liquid-Cooled, 4-Stroke, Flat Twin Engine	937cc, Liquid-Cooled, Ducati Testastretta 11°, L-Twin Cylinders, Desmodromic Valvetrain, 4 Valves Per Cylinder
	Fuel System
	Bosch Electronic Fuel Injection System, 53mm Throttle Bodies with Ride-by-Wire System	Electronic Intake Pipe Injection	Bosch Electronic Fuel Injection System, 53mm Throttle Bodies with Ride-by-Wire System
	Primary drive
	Straight Cut Gears, Ratio 1.84 : 1	NA	Straight Cut Gears, Ratio 1.85 : 1
	Gear Ratios
	1-37/15, 2-30/17, 3-28/20, 4-26/22, 5-24/23, 6-23/24	NA	1=38/14, 2=31/17, 3=28/20, 4=26/22, 5=24/23, 6=23/24
	Final Drive
	Chain, Front Sprocket Z15, Rear Sprocket Z43	Shaft Drive	Chain, Front Sprocket Z15, Rear Sprocket Z49
	Clutch
	Slipper and Self-Servo Wet Multiplate Clutch with Hydraulic Control	Oil Lubricated Clutch, Hydraulically Operated	Slipper and Self-Servo Wet Multi-plate Clutch with Hydraulic Control
	Emission Norms
	BS6-Compliant	BS6-Compliant	BS6-Compliant
	Cooling
	Liquid Cooled	Air/Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
INSTRUMENT CONSOLE FEATURES
	IMU Indicator
		NA	NA
	ABS Light

	Temperature Gauge
	Digital	NA	NA
	Water Temperature Meter
	Digital	NA	NA
	Air Temperature Gauge
	Digital	NA	NA
	Fuel Consumption Gauge
	Digital	NA	NA
	Gear Indicator
		NA
	Speedometer
	Digital	Digital	Digital
	Tachometer
	Digital	Digital	Digital
	Trip Meter
	Digital	Digital	Digital
	Odometer
	Digital	Digital	Digital
	Clock
	Digital	Digital	Digital
KEY FEATURES AND COMPETITORS
	Braking System
	2-Channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System)	2-Channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System)	2-Channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System)
	Key Features
	5" TFT Colour Display, Bosch Cornering ABS, Ducati Traction Control (DTC), Riding Modes, Power Modes, Vehicle Hold Control (VHC), Ducati Skyhook Suspension Evo (DSS), Ducati Quick Shift Up/Down (DQS), Cruise Control, Hands-Free, Backlit Handlebar Switches, Self Cancelling Turn Indicators, Ducati Multimedia System (DMS), Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), Antitheft System, Full-LED Headlight with Ducati Cornering Lights (DCL).	TFT Rider Information Display with Connectivity, ASC (Automatic Stability Control), BMW Motorrad Integral ABS, Dynamic Brake Light, Electronic Immobiliser, 2 Separate Seats, 2 Riding Modes (Road, Rain), HSC (Hill Start Control), One Key for All Locks, Luggage Rack, Engine Skid Plate, Windscreen Adjustable, Detachable License Plate Holder, Chromed Exhaust Pipe, Heated Grips, Tyre Pressure Control, Hand Protection, Dynamic ESA, Keyless Ride, Preparation for GPS Device, Cruise Control, Daytime Riding Light, Gear Shift Assistant Pro, LED Turn Indicator, Storage Compartment, Widened Enduro Footrests, LED Additional Fog Light Panniers Fastenings for Aluminium Panniers.	Some of the key Ducati Desert X features include - 5’’ TFT Colour Display, Riding Modes, Power Modes, Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC), Engine Brake Control (EBC), Ducati Quick Shift Up/Down (DQS), Cruise Control, Full LED Lighting System, DRL, Ducati Brake Light (DBL), USB Power Socket, 12V Socket, Self Cancelling Turn Indicators, Steering Damper, Ducati Multimedia System (DMS), Antitheft System, Turn by turn Navigation via App, Fog Lights, Heated Grips, Auxiliary Fuel Tank, Cornering ABS, Ducati Traction Control, Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR Tyre, KYB Suspensions, Cross-Spoked Wheels, Stainless Steel Single Muffler.
	Similar Bikes
	BMW F900XR, Kawasaki Versys 1000, Triumph Tiger 900, Honda Africa Twin	Triumph Tiger 1200, Ducati Multistrada V4, Honda Africa Twin 1100, Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250, Moto Guzzi V85 TT, BMW R 1300 GS	BMW F850 GS Adventure, Triumph Tiger 900 Rally, KTM 890 Adventure R, Ducati Multistrada V2, Honda Africa Twin, BMW R1250 GS Adventure
BATTERY AND LIGHTING
	Head Light
	Full LED Headlight	LED	Full LED Lights
	Tail Light
	LED	LED	LED
MAXABOUT RATING AND OVERVIEW
	Design
		NA	NA
	Performance
	In terms of performance, the 950cc Adventure bike can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in 3.31 seconds.	In terms of performance, the 1250cc adventure motorcycle can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in 4.47 seconds.	NA
	Comfort
		NA	NA
	Fuel Economy
		NA	NA
	Features
		NA	NA
	Build Quality
		NA	NA
	Value for Money
		NA	NA
BRAKES AND TYRES
	Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
		NA	NA
	Front Wheel
	Light Alloy Casted 3.0" x 19"	3.00 x 19"	Cross-Spoked, Tubeless, 2.15’’x21’’
	Rear Wheel
	Light Alloy Casted 4.5" x 17"	4.50 x 17"	Cross-Spoked, Tubeless, 4.5’’x18’’
	Front Tyre
	120/70 ZR-19 Pirelli Scorpion Trail II	120/70-R19	NA
	Rear Tyre
	170/60 ZR-17 Pirelli Scorpion Trail II	170/60-R17	Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR 150/70-R18 M/C 70V M+S TL
	Front Brake
	320mm Dual Semi-Floating Discs, Radially Mounted Brembo Monobloc 4-Piston 2-Pad Callipers, Radial Master Cylinder, Bosch Cornering ABS	305mm Dual Discs	320mm Dual Aluminium Flange Semi-Floating Discs, Radial Mount Brembo Monobloc 4-Pistons Calipers, Bosch Cornering ABS
	Rear Brake
	265mm Single Disc, 2-Piston Brembo Floating Calliper, Bosch Cornering ABS	276mm Single Disc	265mm Single Disc, Brembo Floating 2 Pistons Caliper, Bosch Cornering ABS
	ABS
	Bosch Cornering ABS	BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (Part-Integral)	Cornering ABS
SUSPENSION AND CHASSIS
	Exhaust/Muffler
	Stainless Steel Single Muffler, Catalytic Converter and 2 Lambda Probes	Chrome-Plated Exhaust	Stainless Steel Single Mufler, Catalytic Converter and 2 Lambda Probes
	Frame (Chassis)
	Tubular Steel Trellis Frame	Two-Section Frame, Front- and Bolted on Rear Frame, Load-Bearing Engine	Tubular Steel Trellis Frame
	Rear Suspension
	Fully Adjustable Monoshock, Electronic Compression, Rebound Damping and Spring Pre-Load Adjustment with Ducati Skyhook Suspension Evo (DSS)	Cast Aluminium Single-Sided Swing Arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever	KYB Monoshock, Fully Adjustable, Remote Preload Adjustment, Aluminum Double-Sided Swingarm
	Swingarm
	Aluminium Double-Sided Swingarm	NA	NA
	Front Wheel Travel
	170 mm	210 mm	230 mm
	Rear Wheel Travel
	170 mm	220 mm	220 mm
	Front Suspension
	48mm Fully Adjustable USD Fork, Electronic Compression and Rebound Damping Adjustment with Ducati Skyhook Suspension Evo (DSS)	37mm BMW Motorrad Telelever, Central Spring Strut	KYB 46mm Upside-Down Fork, Fully Adjustable
Miscellaneous Information
	Emission (Co2)
	134 g/km	110 g/km	133 g/km
	Rake
	25 degree	NA	27.6°
	Trail
	106 mm	NA	122 mm
	Ex Showroom Price vs On Road Price
	Ex-Showroom Price is the Manufacturing Cost of the vehicle + Dealer/Seller Profit + GST (Goods and Service Tax) + Transportation Charges (from the manufacturing plant to the dealership). On the other hand, the On-Road Price is the actual cost you pay to the dealership to make the vehicle legal to run on the roads. It includes Ex-Showroom Price in your city + RTO Charges (Vehicle Registration) + One Time Road Tax + Insurance Charges. The On-Road Price also includes some optional things like if you opt for Genuine Accessories and Extended Warranty while buying a vehicle. Please note that the On-Road Price varies a lot across different states in India due to different percentage for the State Registration Charges.	NA	Ex-Showroom Price is the Manufacturing Cost of the vehicle + Dealer/Seller Profit + GST (Goods and Service Tax) + Transportation Charges (from the manufacturing plant to the dealership). On the other hand, the On-Road Price is the actual cost you pay to the dealership to make the vehicle legal to run on the roads. It includes Ex-Showroom Price in your city + RTO Charges (Vehicle Registration) + One Time Road Tax + Insurance Charges. The On-Road Price also includes some optional things like if you opt for Genuine Accessories and Extended Warranty while buying a vehicle. Please note that the On-Road Price varies a lot across different states in India due to different percentage for the State Registration Charges.
Colour Options and Price in India
	Bike Variant
	2024 Ducati Multistrada 950 S	BMW R 1250 GS Adventure	2024 Ducati Desert X
	Official Tagline
	Every Road, A New World	Your Journey is the Destination.	Dream Wilder
	Availability Status in India
	Available	Available	Available
	Latest Price in India
	2024 Ducati Multistrada 950 S price is Rs 15.49 lakh (ex-showroom).	BMW R 1250 GS Adventure price is Rs 22.50 lakh (ex-showroom).	2024 Ducati Desert X price is Rs 17.91 lakh (ex-showroom).
	2-Wheeler Type
	Adventure	Adventure	Adventure
	Fuel Type
	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
	Colour Options
	Ducati Red, GP White	Style HP, Style Exclusive	RR22 Livery, Star White Silk
	On Road Price
	2024 Ducati Multistrada 950 S on road price is Rs 17.83 lakh in Delhi, Rs 18.43 lakh in Mumbai, Rs 18.05 lakh in Kolkata, and Rs 18.28 lakh in Chennai. The prices mentioned here are approximate and we suggest you contact your nearest Ducati dealership to get the exact on-road price quote in your city.	BMW R1250GSA on road price is Rs 25.90 lakh in Delhi, Rs 26.77 lakh in Mumbai, Rs 26.21 lakh in Kolkata and Rs 26.55 lakh in Chennai. The prices mentioned here are approximate and we suggest you contact your nearest BMW dealership to get the exact on-road price quote in your city.	2024 Ducati Desert X on road price is Rs 20.61 lakh in Delhi, Rs 21.31 lakh in Mumbai, Rs 20.87 lakh in Kolkata, and Rs 21.13 lakh in Chennai. The prices mentioned here are approximate and we suggest you contact your nearest Ducati dealership to get the exact on-road price quote in your city.
TECHNICAL HIGHLIGHTS
	Ducati Traction Control (DTC)
		NA
	Ducati Quick Shift (DQS)
		NA