Ducati Multistrada 950 S vs Ducati Desert X vs BMW R 1300 GS Adventure Comparison
Updated: 20, Jan, 2025 10:13 AM
Ex-Showroom Price
₹ 15,49,000
* Delhi. May vary.
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Ex-Showroom Price
₹ 17,91,000
* Delhi. May vary.
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Ex-Showroom Price
₹ 22,95,000
* Delhi. May vary.
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DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT | |||
| Dry Weight | |||
| 207 kg | 202 kg | 237 kg | |
| Seat Height | |||
| 840 mm | 875 mm | 820-870 mm | |
| Wheelbase | |||
| 1594 mm | 1608 mm | 1518 mm | |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | |||
| 20 litres | 21 litres | 30 litres | |
| Kerb Weight | |||
| 230 kg | 223 kg | 269 kg | |
PERFORMANCE FIGURES | |||
| 0-100 kmph | |||
| 3.31 secs | NA | NA | |
| 0-150 kmph | |||
| 6.08 secs | NA | NA | |
| 0-200 kmph | |||
| 12.39 secs | NA | NA | |
COMFORT FEATURES | |||
| Riding Modes | |||
| NA | |||
| Cruise Control | |||
| Self Cancelling Indicators | |||
| NA | |||
| Rider’s Footpegs | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Pillion Footrest | |||
| NA | |||
| Step-up Seat/Split Seat | |||
| NA | |||
| Electric Start | |||
| NA | |||
| Pillion Grabrail | |||
| NA | |||
MILEAGE AND TOP SPEED | |||
| Mileage | |||
| Ducati Multistrada 950 S mileage is 17.24 kmpl (certified). | Ducati Desert X mileage is 17.86 kmpl (certified). | 21 kmpl | |
| Top Speed | |||
| Ducati Multistrada 950 S top speed is 182 kmph (approximate). | NA | 220 kmph | |
| Performance | |||
| In terms of performance, the 950cc Adventure bike can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in 3.31 seconds. | NA | NA | |
ENGINE AND GEARBOX | |||
| Engine cc (Displacement) | |||
| 937 cc | 937 cc | 1300 cc | |
| Bore | |||
| 94 mm | 94 mm | 106.5 mm | |
| Stroke | |||
| 67.5 mm | 67.5 mm | 73 mm | |
| Compression Ratio | |||
| 12.6 : 1 | 13.3:1 | 13.3:1 | |
| Gearbox Type | |||
| 6-Speed with Ducati Quick Shift Up/Down (DQS) | 6-Speed with Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) Up/Down | 6-Speed | |
| Power Modes | |||
| NA | |||
| Maintenance Service Intervals | |||
| 15,000 Km (12 Months) | 15,000 km (9,000 Miles) / 24 Months | NA | |
| Valve Clearance Check | |||
| 30,000 Km | 30,000 km (18,000 miles) | NA | |
| Throttle Bore | |||
| 53 mm | NA | NA | |
| Maximum Power | |||
| 113 HP @ 9,000 rpm | 110 HP @ 9,250 rpm | 145 HP @ 7750 rpm | |
| Maximum Torque | |||
| 94 Nm @ 6,750 rpm | 92 Nm @ 6,500 rpm | 149 Nm @ 6500 rpm | |
| Engine Details | |||
| 937cc, Ducati Testastretta, Liquid-Cooled, L-Twin Cylinder, Desmodromic Timing, 4 Valves Per Cylinder | 937cc, Liquid-Cooled, Ducati Testastretta 11°, L-Twin Cylinders, Desmodromic Valvetrain, 4 Valves Per Cylinder | 1300cc, Air/Liquid-Cooled Two-Cylinder Four-Stroke Boxer Engine | |
| Fuel System | |||
| Bosch Electronic Fuel Injection System, 53mm Throttle Bodies with Ride-by-Wire System | Bosch Electronic Fuel Injection System, 53mm Throttle Bodies with Ride-by-Wire System | Fuel Injection | |
| Primary drive | |||
| Straight Cut Gears, Ratio 1.84 : 1 | Straight Cut Gears, Ratio 1.85 : 1 | NA | |
| Gear Ratios | |||
| 1-37/15, 2-30/17, 3-28/20, 4-26/22, 5-24/23, 6-23/24 | 1=38/14, 2=31/17, 3=28/20, 4=26/22, 5=24/23, 6=23/24 | NA | |
| Final Drive | |||
| Chain, Front Sprocket Z15, Rear Sprocket Z43 | Chain, Front Sprocket Z15, Rear Sprocket Z49 | NA | |
| Clutch | |||
| Slipper and Self-Servo Wet Multiplate Clutch with Hydraulic Control | Slipper and Self-Servo Wet Multi-plate Clutch with Hydraulic Control | Wet Clutch, Anti-Hopping Clutch, Hydraulically Operated | |
| Emission Norms | |||
| BS6-Compliant | BS6-Compliant | BS6 Phase 2 | |
| Cooling | |||
| Liquid Cooled | Liquid Cooled | Air-/liquid Cooled | |
INSTRUMENT CONSOLE FEATURES | |||
| IMU Indicator | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| ABS Light | |||
| NA | |||
| 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 | NA | |
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). | 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. | NA | |
| Similar Bikes | |||
| BMW F900XR, Kawasaki Versys 1000, Triumph Tiger 900, Honda Africa Twin | BMW F850 GS Adventure, Triumph Tiger 900 Rally, KTM 890 Adventure R, Ducati Multistrada V2, Honda Africa Twin, BMW R1250 GS Adventure | NA | |
BATTERY AND LIGHTING | |||
| Head Light | |||
| Full LED Headlight | Full LED Lights | LED | |
| 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. | NA | 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 | |||
| Front Wheel | |||
| Light Alloy Casted 3.0" x 19" | Cross-Spoked, Tubeless, 2.15’’x21’’ | NA | |
| Rear Wheel | |||
| Light Alloy Casted 4.5" x 17" | Cross-Spoked, Tubeless, 4.5’’x18’’ | NA | |
| Front Tyre | |||
| 120/70 ZR-19 Pirelli Scorpion Trail II | NA | 120/70-R19 | |
| Rear Tyre | |||
| 170/60 ZR-17 Pirelli Scorpion Trail II | Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR 150/70-R18 M/C 70V M+S TL | 170/60-R17 | |
| Front Brake | |||
| 320mm Dual Semi-Floating Discs, Radially Mounted Brembo Monobloc 4-Piston 2-Pad Callipers, Radial Master Cylinder, Bosch Cornering ABS | 320mm Dual Aluminium Flange Semi-Floating Discs, Radial Mount Brembo Monobloc 4-Pistons Calipers, Bosch Cornering ABS | Double Disc | |
| Rear Brake | |||
| 265mm Single Disc, 2-Piston Brembo Floating Calliper, Bosch Cornering ABS | 265mm Single Disc, Brembo Floating 2 Pistons Caliper, Bosch Cornering ABS | Disc | |
| ABS | |||
| Bosch Cornering ABS | Cornering ABS | ||
SUSPENSION AND CHASSIS | |||
| Exhaust/Muffler | |||
| Stainless Steel Single Muffler, Catalytic Converter and 2 Lambda Probes | Stainless Steel Single Mufler, Catalytic Converter and 2 Lambda Probes | NA | |
| Frame (Chassis) | |||
| Tubular Steel Trellis Frame | Tubular Steel Trellis Frame | NA | |
| Rear Suspension | |||
| Fully Adjustable Monoshock, Electronic Compression, Rebound Damping and Spring Pre-Load Adjustment with Ducati Skyhook Suspension Evo (DSS) | KYB Monoshock, Fully Adjustable, Remote Preload Adjustment, Aluminum Double-Sided Swingarm | Single-Sided Swingarm | |
| Swingarm | |||
| Aluminium Double-Sided Swingarm | NA | NA | |
| Front Wheel Travel | |||
| 170 mm | 230 mm | NA | |
| Rear Wheel Travel | |||
| 170 mm | 220 mm | NA | |
| Front Suspension | |||
| 48mm Fully Adjustable USD Fork, Electronic Compression and Rebound Damping Adjustment with Ducati Skyhook Suspension Evo (DSS) | KYB 46mm Upside-Down Fork, Fully Adjustable | Central Shock Absorber | |
Miscellaneous Information | |||
| Emission (Co2) | |||
| 134 g/km | 133 g/km | NA | |
| Rake | |||
| 25 degree | 27.6° | NA | |
| Trail | |||
| 106 mm | 122 mm | NA | |
| 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. | 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 | |
Colour Options and Price in India | |||
| Bike Variant | |||
| 2024 Ducati Multistrada 950 S | 2024 Ducati Desert X | BMW R 1300 GS Adventure | |
| Official Tagline | |||
| Every Road, A New World | Dream Wilder | As Strong as Your Willpower | |
| Availability Status in India | |||
| Available | Available | Available | |
| Latest Price in India | |||
| 2024 Ducati Multistrada 950 S price is Rs 15.49 lakh (ex-showroom). | 2024 Ducati Desert X price is Rs 17.91 lakh (ex-showroom). | Rs 22.95 Lakh (Ex-Showroom, Delhi). | |
| 2-Wheeler Type | |||
| Adventure | Adventure | Adventure | |
| Fuel Type | |||
| Petrol | Petrol | Petrol | |
| Colour Options | |||
| Ducati Red, GP White | RR22 Livery, Star White Silk | Racing Red, Racing Blue, Black & Grey, Aurelius Green | |
| 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. | 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. | NA | |
TECHNICAL HIGHLIGHTS | |||
| Ducati Traction Control (DTC) | |||
| NA | |||
| Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) | |||
| NA | |||
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