Ducati Desert X vs Ducati Multistrada V2 S vs BMW R1250RT Comparison

Updated: 27, Jun, 2023 04:45 AM

	Ducati Desert X Ex-Showroom Price ₹ 17,91,000 * Delhi. May vary. POPULARITY This week: 1 views All time: 1277 views	Ducati Multistrada V2 S Ex-Showroom Price ₹ 18,32,000 * Delhi. May vary. POPULARITY This week: 1 views All time: 1111 views	BMW R1250RT Ex-Showroom Price ₹ 24,95,000 * Delhi. May vary. POPULARITY This week: 3 views All time: 771 views
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
	Dry Weight
	202 kg	202 kg	NA
	Kerb Weight
	223 kg	225 kg	279 kg
	Seat Height
	875 mm	830 mm	825 mm
	Wheelbase
	1608 mm	1594 mm	1485 mm
	Fuel Tank Capacity
	21 litres	20 litres	25 litres
COMFORT FEATURES
	Riding Modes

	Cruise Control
			NA
	USB Charging
		NA	NA
	Power Socket
	12V Socket	NA
	Self Cancelling Indicators
			NA
	Heated Grips
		NA	NA
	Electric Start
			NA
	Step-up Seat/Split Seat
			NA
MILEAGE AND TOP SPEED
	Mileage
	Ducati Desert X mileage is 17.86 kmpl (certified).	Ducati Multistrada V2 S mileage is 16.95 kmpl (company-claimed).	BMW R1250RT mileage is 21.05 kmpl (company-claimed).
ENGINE AND GEARBOX
	Engine cc (Displacement)
	937 cc	937 cc	1254 cc
	Bore
	94 mm	94 mm	102.5 mm
	Stroke
	67.5 mm	67.5 mm	76 mm
	Compression Ratio
	13.3:1	12.6 : 1	12.5 : 1
	Number of Cylinders
	2	NA	NA
	Gearbox Type
	6-Speed with Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) Up/Down	NA	Six-Speed Helical Synchromesh Gearbox
	Power Modes
			NA
	Maintenance Service Intervals
	15,000 km (9,000 Miles) / 24 Months	15,000 Km/24 Months	NA
	Valve Clearance Check
	30,000 km (18,000 miles)	30,000 Km	NA
	Engine Details
	937cc, Liquid-Cooled, Ducati Testastretta 11°, L-Twin Cylinders, Desmodromic Valvetrain, 4 Valves Per Cylinder	937cc, Liquid-Cooled, Ducati Testastretta, L-Twin Cylinder, Desmodromic Valvetrain, 4 Valves Per Cylinder	1254cc, Two-Cylinder, Air-/Fluid-Cooled, Four-Stroke Boxer Engine with Two Overhead Spur-Gear Driven Camshafts, One Balancer Shaft and BMW ShiftCam Variable Intake Camshaft Control.
	Maximum Power
	110 HP @ 9,250 rpm	113 HP @ 9000 rpm	136 HP @ 7750 rpm
	Maximum Torque
	92 Nm @ 6,500 rpm	96 Nm @ 7750 rpm	143 Nm @ 6250 rpm
	Fuel System
	Bosch Electronic Fuel Injection System, 53mm Throttle Bodies with Ride-by-Wire System	Electronic Fuel Injection System, 53mm Throttle Bodies with Ride-by-Wire System	Electronic Intake Pipe Injection
	Cooling
	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled	Air/Liquid Cooled
	Emission Norms
	BS6-Compliant	BS6-Compliant	BS6-Compliant
	Number of Gears
	6	6	6
	Primary drive
	Straight Cut Gears, Ratio 1.85 : 1	Straight Cut Gears, Ratio 1.84 : 1	NA
	Gear Ratios
	1=38/14, 2=31/17, 3=28/20, 4=26/22, 5=24/23, 6=23/24	1=37/15, 2=30/17, 3=28/20, 4=26/22, 5=24/23, 6=23/24	NA
	Final Drive
	Chain, Front Sprocket Z15, Rear Sprocket Z49	Chain, Front Sprocket 15, Rear Sprocket 43	Shaft Drive
	Clutch
	Slipper and Self-Servo Wet Multi-plate Clutch with Hydraulic Control	Slipper and Self-Servo Wet Multiplate Clutch with Hydraulic Control	Wet Clutch with an Anti-Hopping Function, Hydraulic Activation
INSTRUMENT CONSOLE FEATURES
	Global Positioning System (GPS)
	Turn by Turn Navigation via App	NA	NA
	ABS Light
			NA
	Gear Indicator
			NA
	Gear Shift Light
		NA	NA
	Speedometer
	Digital	Digital	Digital
	Tachometer
	Digital	Digital	Digital
	Trip Meter
	Digital	Digital	Digital
	Odometer
	Digital	Digital	Digital
	Clock
	Digital	Digital	Digital
	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)
	Key Features
	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.	Here is the list of key features of the Ducati Multistrada V2 S - 5” TFT Colour Display, Ducati Traction Control, Ducati Brake Light, Vehicle Hold Control, Cornering ABS, Power Modes, Riding Modes, Self Cancelling Turn Indicators, Ducati Quick Shift Up/Down, Ducati Multimedia System, Anti-theft System, Pirelli Scorpion Trail II Tyres, Hands-Free System, Backlit Handlebar Switches, Cruise Control, Full LED Headlight, Ducati Cornering Lights, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (Optional).	Some of the key BMW R1250RT features include - 10.25-inch Colour TFT Instrument Cluster with Connectivity and Integrated Map Navigation, BMW Motorrad Full integral ABS Pro, DCC (Adaptive Cruise Control with Braking Function), Full-LED Headlights with Lighting Icon, Double Tone Fanfare, Four Favourite Buttons, DTC (Dynamic Traction Control), 3 Riding Modes (ECO, Rain and Road), HSC (Hill Start Control).
	Similar Bikes
	BMW F850 GS Adventure, Triumph Tiger 900 Rally, KTM 890 Adventure R, Ducati Multistrada V2, Honda Africa Twin, BMW R1250 GS Adventure	BMW F900XR, Kawasaki Versys 1000, Triumph Tiger 900 GT, Honda Africa Twin, Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT, BMW R nineT Scrambler	Suzuki Hayabusa, Ducati Hypermotard 950, Kawasaki Ninja ZX 10 R, Ducati Streetfighter V2, Honda Africa Twin, Ducati Panigale V2, Ducati Multistrada V2, Ducati Super Sport 950, BMW R NineT Scrambler, Ducati Multistrada V4
BATTERY AND LIGHTING
	Pass Light

	Automatic Headlamp On (AHO)
			NA
	LED Lamps
	Full LED Lighting System	NA	NA
	Head Light
	Full LED Lights	LED	LED
	Tail Light
	LED	LED	LED
BRAKES AND TYRES
	Front Wheel
	Cross-Spoked, Tubeless, 2.15’’x21’’	Light Alloy Casted 3.0” x 19”	3.50'' x 17''
	Rear Wheel
	Cross-Spoked, Tubeless, 4.5’’x18’’	Light Alloy Casted 4.5” x 17”	5.50'' x 17''
	Rear Tyre
	Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR 150/70-R18 M/C 70V M+S TL	Pirelli Scorpion Trail II 170/60-ZR17	180/55-ZR17
	Front Brake
	320mm Dual Aluminium Flange Semi-Floating Discs, Radial Mount Brembo Monobloc 4-Pistons Calipers, Bosch Cornering ABS	320mm Dual Aluminium Flange Semi-Floating Discs, Radially Mounted Brembo Monobloc 4-Piston 2-Pad Callipers, Radial Master Cylinder, Cornering ABS	320mm Dual Floating Disc, 4-Piston Radial Brake Calipers
	Rear Brake
	265mm Single Disc, Brembo Floating 2 Pistons Caliper, Bosch Cornering ABS	265mm Disc, 2-Piston Brembo Floating Calliper, Cornering ABS	276mm Single Disc, Double-Piston Floating Caliper
	ABS
	Cornering ABS	Cornering ABS	BMW Motorrad Full Integral ABS Pro (Full Integral Braking, Lean Optimised)
	Traction Control System
		NA	Dynamic Traction Control
	Brake System
	Ducati Brake Light	NA	NA
	Wheel Type
	Spoked Wheels	Spoked Wheel	Cast Aluminium Wheels
SUSPENSION AND CHASSIS
	Exhaust/Muffler
	Stainless Steel Single Mufler, Catalytic Converter and 2 Lambda Probes	Stainless Steel Single Muffler, Catalytic Converter and 2 Lambda Probes	NA
	Frame (Chassis)
	Tubular Steel Trellis Frame	Tubular Steel Trellis Frame	Two-Part Frame Concept Consisting of a Main Frame and a Rear Frame Bolted to it, with a Co-Supporting Engine
	Front Suspension
	KYB 46mm Upside-Down Fork, Fully Adjustable	48mm Fully Adjustable USD Fork, Electronic Compression and Rebound Damping Adjustment with Ducati Skyhook Suspension Evo	37mm BMW Motorrad Telelever, Central Spring Strut
	Rear Suspension
	KYB Monoshock, Fully Adjustable, Remote Preload Adjustment, Aluminum Double-Sided Swingarm	Fully Adjustable Monoshock, Electronic Compression, Rebound Damping and Spring Pre-load Adjustment with Ducati Skyhook Suspension Evo, Aluminum Double-Sided Swingarm	Cast Aluminium Single-Sided Swinging Arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever, WAD Spring Strut, Spring Preload Continuously and Hydraulically Adjustable via Adjuster Knob, Adjustable Rebound-Stage Damping via Adjuster Knob
	Front Wheel Travel
	230 mm	170 mm	120 mm
	Rear Wheel Travel
	220 mm	170 mm	136 mm
Miscellaneous Information
	Steering Damper
		NA	NA
	Emission (Co2)
	133 g/km	137 g/km	110 g/km
	Rake
	27.6°	25 degree	NA
	Trail
	122 mm	106 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.	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 Desert X	Ducati Multistrada V2 S	BMW R1250RT
	Latest Price in India
	2024 Ducati Desert X price is Rs 17.91 lakh (ex-showroom).	Ducati Multistrada V2 S price is Rs 18.32 lakh (ex-showroom).	BMW R1250RT price is Rs 24.95 lakh (ex-showroom).
	Availability Status in India
	Available	Available	Available
	2-Wheeler Type
	Adventure	Adventure	Tourer
	Official Tagline
	Dream Wilder	Your Everyday Wonder	Powerful Machine So You Arrive Relaxed At Your Destination
	Fuel Type
	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
	Colour Options
	RR22 Livery, Star White Silk	Street Grey Livery with Black Frame and GP Red Rims, Ducati Red with Black Rims and Tags	Style Triple Black, Style Sport, Alpine White 3 One, Option 719 Mineral White Metallic
	On Road Price
	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.	Ducati Multistrada V2 S on road price is Rs 21.09 lakh in Delhi, Rs 21.80 lakh in Mumbai, Rs 21.34 lakh in Kolkata, and Rs 21.62 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 R1250RT on road price is Rs 28.72 lakh in Delhi, Rs 29.69 lakh in Mumbai, Rs 29.07 lakh in Kolkata and Rs 29.44 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.
TECHNICAL HIGHLIGHTS
	Ducati Traction Control (DTC)
			NA
	Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC)
		NA	NA
	Engine Brake Control (EBC)
		NA	NA
	Ducati Quick Shift (DQS)
			NA