Ducati DesertX vs BMW S 1000 R

Wondering whether Ducati DesertX and BMW S 1000 R is the most suited bike as per your daily requirements? Don’t panic, because BikeJunction brings to you its smart bike Comparison Tool that puts all the features of Ducati DesertX and BMW S 1000 R side by side, helping you to make a quick and informed decision. DesertX has a price range that starts at ₹ 17.91 Lakh, whereas S 1000 R comes with a price range starting from ₹ 23.30 Lakh in India. Scrolling down further, you will get a more extensive comparison of Ducati DesertX and BMW S 1000 R, which will definitely clear your confusion between the two.

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show more imgEngine
Ducati DesertX standard
BMW S 1000 R Pro M Sport
Max Power
108.6 bhp @ 9250 rpm
165 bhp @ 11000 rpm
Max Torque
92 Nm @ 6500 rpm
114 Nm @ 9250 rpm
Battery Type
N/A
Maintenance Free
Charging Time
N/A
0
Compression Ratio
13.3:1
12.5 : 1
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Water/Oil Cooled
Engine Type
Ducati Testastretta 11, L-Twin cylinders, Demodromic valvetrain, 4 valves per cylinder, Liquid cooled
Water/Oil-cooled Oil/water-cooled four-cylinder four-stroke in-line engine with four valves per cylinder4-cylinder 4-stroke In-line Engine, Four Valves per Cylinder, Two Overhead Camshafts
Motor Type
N/A
N/A
Power Modes
N/A
N/A
Displacement
937
999
Bore
94 mm
80 mm
Load Carrying Capacity
240 Kg
208 Kg
No Of Cylinders
2
4
Peak Power
N/A W
165 W
Range
373 Km
264 Km
Stroke
67 mm
49 mm
show more imgSpeed
Top Speed
209 Km/h
200 Km/h
show more imgTyres & Wheels
Tyre Size
Front : 90/90 - 21 M/C, Rear : 150/70 - R18 M/C
Front :120/70 ZR 17 , Rear : 190/55 ZR 17
Wheel Size
Front : 21 inch, Rear : 18 inch
Front :431.8 mm,Rear :431.8 mm
Wheels Type
Spoke
Cast Aluminium
Tyre Brand
N/A
N/A
Wheelbase
1608 mm
1450 mm
Front Tyre Pressure Rider
29 psi
36 psi
Front Tyre Pressure Rider And Pillion
32 psi
36 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure Rider
32 psi
42 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure Rider And Pillion
36 psi
42 psi
show more imgBrakes
Rear Brake
265 MM disc, Brembo floating 2 Pistons caliper, Bosch Cornering ABS
Single disc brake with a diameter of 8.7”, one-piston floating caliper
Abs
Dual Channel ABS
BMW Motorrad Integral ABS, partial integral
Front Brake
2 x 320 MM aluminium flange semi-floating discs, Radial mount Brembo monobloc 4-Pistons caliper, Bosch Cornering ABS
Twin-disc brake with a diameter of 12.6”, four-piston fixed caliper
Braking Type
N/A
N/A
Ebs
N/A
N/A
Rear Brake Diameter
265 mm
220 mm
show more imgFuel
Fuel Capacity
21 L
16 L
show more imgBody
Body Type
N/A
Super,Sports Naked,Sports
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain 525 17/45
Frame
Tubular steel trellis frame
Bridge-type aluminum laminate frame with load-bearing engine
Water Proof Rating
N/A
N/A
Dry Weight
202 Kg
N/A Kg
Ground Clearance
250 mm
N/A mm
Height
1178 mm
1115 mm
Kerb Weight
223 Kg
194 Kg
Length
2390 mm
2090 mm
Passenger Backrest
N/A
N/A
Saddle Height
N/A mm
830 mm
Seat Height
875 mm
830 mm
Total Weight
N/A Kg
408 Kg
Width
960 mm
810 mm
show more imgElectrical Accessories
Charging Point
N/A
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
N/A
Yes
Usb Charging Port
Yes
N/A
show more imgSwitches & Controls
Riding Modes
Sport, Touring, Urban, Wet, Enduro, and Rally
Rain, Road and Dynamic
Starting
Electric Start
Self Start Only
Engine Kill Switch
Yes
N/A
Pass Switch
Yes
N/A
Traction Control
N/A
Yes
show more imgMeter
Display
N/A
Coloured TFT Screen
Fuel Gauge
Digital
N/A
Reverse Assist
N/A
Yes
show more imgClutch & Gear
Clutch
Assist And Slipper Clutch
Multi-disc oil bath (anti-hopping) with self-reinforcement
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed Synchromesh Gearbox
show more imgBattery
Battery Capacity
12 V - 0.7 kW
12 V / 8 Ah
Charging Time Zero Hundred
N/A
N/A
Charging Time Zero Eighty
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging Time
N/A
N/A
No Of Batteries
N/A
N/A
show more imgShockers
Suspension Front
KYB 46mm USD fork, fully adjustable
Upside-down telescopic fork with a diameter of 1.8”, spring preload and adjustable rebound and compression stage
Suspension Rear
KYB monoshock, fully adjustable
Aluminum swingarm, central shock absorber, adjustable rebound and compression damping and adjustable spring preload
show more imgSeat
Seat Type
N/A
Split
Stepup Seat
Yes
N/A
show more imgOthers
Additional Features
Engine Brake Control, Ducati Wheelie Control, Ducati Multimedia System
N/A
Music Control
N/A
N/A
Motor Ip Rating
N/A
N/A
Cruise Control
N/A
Yes
Internet Connectivity
N/A
Yes

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Frequently asked questions

A. DesertX is the most affordable model among the two.

A. S 1000 R is the most expensive model among the two.

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