BMW R1250GSA vs Ducati Desert X vs BMW R 1300 GS Adventure Comparison
Updated: 20, Jan, 2025 10:13 AM
Ex-Showroom Price
₹ 22,50,000
* 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 | |||
| Wheelbase | |||
| 1504 mm | 1608 mm | 1518 mm | |
| Seat Height | |||
| 890 mm | 875 mm | 820-870 mm | |
| Inner Leg Curve | |||
| 1950 mm | NA | NA | |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | |||
| 30 litres | 21 litres | 30 litres | |
| Reserve Fuel Capacity | |||
| 4 litres | NA | 4 litres | |
| Overall Length | |||
| 2270 mm | NA | 2212 mm | |
| Overall Height | |||
| 1460 mm | NA | 1406 mm | |
| Overall Width | |||
| 980 mm | NA | 1000 mm | |
| Kerb Weight | |||
| 268 kg | 223 kg | 269 kg | |
| Permitted Total Weight | |||
| 485 kg | NA | NA | |
| Maximum Payload | |||
| 217 kg | NA | NA | |
| Ground Clearance | |||
| 245 mm | NA | NA | |
PERFORMANCE FIGURES | |||
| 0-100 kmph | |||
| 4.47 secs | NA | NA | |
COMFORT FEATURES | |||
| Cruise Control | |||
| Step-up Seat/Split Seat | |||
| NA | |||
| Riding Modes | |||
| 2 Riding Modes (Rain, Road) | NA | ||
| Pillion Grabrail | |||
| NA | |||
| Keyless Start | |||
| NA | Keyless Ride | ||
| Pillion Footrest | |||
| NA | |||
| Rear Luggage Hook | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Heated Grips | |||
| Heated Seat | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Power Socket | |||
| 12V Socket | NA | ||
MILEAGE AND TOP SPEED | |||
| Mileage | |||
| BMW R1250GSA mileage is 21.05 kmpl (approximate). | Ducati Desert X mileage is 17.86 kmpl (certified). | 21 kmpl | |
| Top Speed | |||
| BMW R1250GSA top speed is 213 kmph (approximate). | NA | 220 kmph | |
| Performance | |||
| In terms of performance, the 1250cc adventure motorcycle can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in 4.47 seconds. | NA | NA | |
ENGINE AND GEARBOX | |||
| Engine cc (Displacement) | |||
| 1254 cc | 937 cc | 1300 cc | |
| Number of Cylinders | |||
| 2 | 2 | 2 | |
| Compression Ratio | |||
| 12.5 : 1 | 13.3:1 | 13.3:1 | |
| Bore | |||
| 102.5 mm | 94 mm | 106.5 mm | |
| Stroke | |||
| 76 mm | 67.5 mm | 73 mm | |
| Immobilizer | |||
| Electronic Immobiliser | NA | NA | |
| Gearbox Type | |||
| Constant Mesh, 6-Speed Gearbox with Helical Gear Teeth | 6-Speed with Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) Up/Down | 6-Speed | |
| Engine Details | |||
| 1254cc, Air/Liquid-Cooled, 4-Stroke, Flat Twin Engine | 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 | |||
| Electronic Intake Pipe Injection | Bosch Electronic Fuel Injection System, 53mm Throttle Bodies with Ride-by-Wire System | Fuel Injection | |
| Cooling | |||
| Air/Liquid Cooled | Liquid Cooled | Air-/liquid Cooled | |
| Maximum Power | |||
| 136 HP @ 7750 rpm | 110 HP @ 9,250 rpm | 145 HP @ 7750 rpm | |
| Maximum Torque | |||
| 143 Nm @ 6250 rpm | 92 Nm @ 6,500 rpm | 149 Nm @ 6500 rpm | |
| Emission Norms | |||
| BS6-Compliant | BS6-Compliant | BS6 Phase 2 | |
| Number of Gears | |||
| 6 | 6 | 6 | |
| Clutch | |||
| Oil Lubricated Clutch, Hydraulically Operated | Slipper and Self-Servo Wet Multi-plate Clutch with Hydraulic Control | Wet Clutch, Anti-Hopping Clutch, Hydraulically Operated | |
| Final Drive | |||
| Shaft Drive | Chain, Front Sprocket Z15, Rear Sprocket Z49 | NA | |
INSTRUMENT CONSOLE FEATURES | |||
| ABS Light | |||
| NA | |||
| Neutral Indicator | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Speedometer | |||
| Digital | Digital | Digital | |
| Tachometer | |||
| Digital | Digital | Digital | |
| Trip Meter | |||
| Digital | Digital | Digital | |
| Odometer | |||
| Digital | Digital | Digital | |
| Clock | |||
| Digital | Digital | NA | |
| Fuel Gauge | |||
| 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) | |
| Ride Modes | |||
| 2 Riding Modes (Rain, Road) | NA | NA | |
| Key Features | |||
| 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. | NA | |
| Similar Bikes | |||
| 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 | NA | |
BATTERY AND LIGHTING | |||
| Pass Light | |||
| NA | |||
| Capacity | |||
| 12 Ah | NA | 10Ah | |
| Voltage | |||
| 12 V | NA | 12V | |
| Turn Signal Light (Front) | |||
| NA | |||
| Turn Signal Light (Rear) | |||
| NA | |||
| Battery Type | |||
| Maintenance Free | NA | NA | |
| Alternator | |||
| Three-Phase Alternator 508 W (Nominal Power) | NA | NA | |
| Head Light | |||
| LED | Full LED Lights | LED | |
| Tail Light | |||
| LED | LED | LED | |
BRAKES AND TYRES | |||
| Front Brake | |||
| 305mm Dual Discs | 320mm Dual Aluminium Flange Semi-Floating Discs, Radial Mount Brembo Monobloc 4-Pistons Calipers, Bosch Cornering ABS | Double Disc | |
| Rear Brake | |||
| 276mm Single Disc | 265mm Single Disc, Brembo Floating 2 Pistons Caliper, Bosch Cornering ABS | Disc | |
| ABS | |||
| BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (Part-Integral) | Cornering ABS | ||
| Wheel Type | |||
| Cross Spoke Wheels | Spoked Wheels | NA | |
| Front Wheel | |||
| 3.00 x 19" | Cross-Spoked, Tubeless, 2.15’’x21’’ | NA | |
| Rear Wheel | |||
| 4.50 x 17" | Cross-Spoked, Tubeless, 4.5’’x18’’ | NA | |
| Front Tyre | |||
| 120/70-R19 | NA | 120/70-R19 | |
| Rear Tyre | |||
| 170/60-R17 | Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR 150/70-R18 M/C 70V M+S TL | 170/60-R17 | |
SUSPENSION AND CHASSIS | |||
| Front Wheel Travel | |||
| 210 mm | 230 mm | NA | |
| Rear Wheel Travel | |||
| 220 mm | 220 mm | NA | |
| Front Suspension | |||
| 37mm BMW Motorrad Telelever, Central Spring Strut | KYB 46mm Upside-Down Fork, Fully Adjustable | Central Shock Absorber | |
| Rear Suspension | |||
| Cast Aluminium Single-Sided Swing Arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever | KYB Monoshock, Fully Adjustable, Remote Preload Adjustment, Aluminum Double-Sided Swingarm | Single-Sided Swingarm | |
| Frame (Chassis) | |||
| Two-Section Frame, Front- and Bolted on Rear Frame, Load-Bearing Engine | Tubular Steel Trellis Frame | NA | |
| Exhaust/Muffler | |||
| Chrome-Plated Exhaust | Stainless Steel Single Mufler, Catalytic Converter and 2 Lambda Probes | NA | |
Miscellaneous Information | |||
| Emission (Co2) | |||
| 110 g/km | 133 g/km | NA | |
| Caster | |||
| 95.4 mm | NA | NA | |
| Steering Angle | |||
| 65.1° | NA | NA | |
| Stability | |||
| ASC (Automatic Stability Control) | NA | NA | |
Colour Options and Price in India | |||
| Bike Variant | |||
| BMW R 1250 GS Adventure | 2024 Ducati Desert X | BMW R 1300 GS Adventure | |
| Latest Price in India | |||
| 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). | Rs 22.95 Lakh (Ex-Showroom, Delhi). | |
| Official Tagline | |||
| Your Journey is the Destination. | Dream Wilder | As Strong as Your Willpower | |
| Availability Status in India | |||
| Available | Available | Available | |
| 2-Wheeler Type | |||
| Adventure | Adventure | Adventure | |
| Colour Options | |||
| Style HP, Style Exclusive | RR22 Livery, Star White Silk | Racing Red, Racing Blue, Black & Grey, Aurelius Green | |
| Fuel Type | |||
| Petrol | Petrol | Petrol | |
| On Road Price | |||
| 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. | NA | |
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