Ducati DesertX vs BMW F 900 GS

Here is a price and spec based comparison of the Ducati DesertX and the BMW F 900 GS. The BMW F 900 GS is cheaper, retailing at Rs 1,549,915 whereas the Ducati DesertX sells at Rs 1,959,200. The BMW F 900 GS has the smaller engine here, at 895cc, producing 103.25bhp and , while the Ducati DesertX is powered by a 937cc engine which produces 103.25bhp and . The BMW F 900 GS has a claimed mileage of 22.7 kmpl and the Ducati DesertX has a claimed mileage of 17.8kmpl. Read on for a detailed specification comparison.

Overview
Price
1,959,200
Ex-Showroom Price
1,549,915
Ex-Showroom Price
CC 937 cc 895 cc
Weight 223 kg 219 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity 21 litres 14.5 litres
BHP 108.6 bhp @ 9,250 rpm 103.25 bhp @ 8,500 rpm
Specifications
Brakes & Wheels
Braking System Dual Channel ABS Dual Channel ABS
Front Brake -- --
Front Brake Type Disc Disc
Front Wheel Size 21 inch 21 inch
Rear Brake -- --
Rear Brake Type Disc Disc
Rear Wheel Size 18 inch 17 inch
Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) -- --
Tyre Pressure (Rider Only) -- --
Tyre Size -- --
Tyre Type Tubeless Tubed
Wheel Size -- --
Wheel Type Spoke Spoke
Dimensions
Fuel Tank Capacity 21 litres 14.5 litres
Ground Clearance 250 mm --
Kerb Weight 223 kg 219 kg
Overall Dimensions (LxWxH) -- --
Reserve Fuel Capacity 4 litres 4 litres
Seat Height 875 mm 870 mm
Seat Length -- --
Wheelbase 1,608 mm --
Manufacturer Warranty
Standard Warranty (km) Unlimited km Unlimited km
Standard Warranty (Years) 2 year 3 year
Vehicle Warranty -- --
Power & Performance
Battery 12 V - 0.7 kW 12 V / 9 Ah
Bore x Stroke -- --
Clutch Assist And Slipper Clutch Assist And Slipper Clutch
Compression Ratio 13.3:1 13.1 : 1
Cooling System Liquid Cooled Water Cooled
Cylinders 2 2
Displacement 937 cc 895 cc
Emission Standard BS6 Phase 2 BS6 Phase 2
Engine Type -- --
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Gear Shifting Pattern 1 Down 5 Up 1 Down 5 Up
Max Power 108.6 bhp @ 9,250 rpm 103.25 bhp @ 8,500 rpm
Max Torque 92 Nm @ 6,500 rpm 93 Nm @ 6,750 rpm
Mileage - ARAI 17.8 kmpl 22.7 kmpl
Mileage - Owner Reported -- --
Riding Modes Sport, Touring, Urban, Wet, Enduro, and Rally Rain and Road
Riding Range 374 km 329 km
Spark Plugs 1 Per Cylinder 1 Per Cylinder
Top Speed 209 kmph 200 kmph
Transmission 6 Speed Manual 6 Speed Manual
Transmission Type Chain Drive Chain Drive
Service & Maintenance Schedule
1st Service (Days) -- --
1st Service (km) -- --
2nd Service (Days) -- --
2nd Service (Kms) -- --
3rd Service (Days) -- --
3rd Service (Kms) -- --
4th Service (Days) -- --
4th Service (Kms) -- --
5th Service (Days) -- --
5th Service (Kms) -- --
No. of Free Services 0 0
Suspensions & Chassis
Chassis Type Tubular steel trellis frame Bridge-type Frame
Front Suspension KYB 46mm USD fork, fully adjustable USD Forks
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster Yes Yes
Rear Suspension KYB monoshock, fully adjustable Monoshock
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster Yes Yes
Features
List of Feature
Additional Features -- Heated Grips, Adjustable Gearshift and Footbrake Levers
Automatic Start Stop -- --
Average Fuel Consumption Yes --
Average Speed Yes Yes
Boot Light -- --
Brake/Tail Light LED LED
Call/SMS Alerts Yes Yes
Clock Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes No
Distance to Empty Yes Yes
Document Storage -- --
DRLs (Daytime Running Lights) Yes Yes
Engine Temperature Indicator Yes Yes
Front Storage Box No No
Fuel Gauge Digital Digital
Fuel Lid -- --
Gear Indicator Yes Yes
Gear Shift Light Yes Yes
Geo Fencing No No
GPS & Navigation Turn by Turn Navigation Map Navigation
Hazard Warning Indicator Yes Yes
Hazard Warning Lights Yes Yes
Headlight -- --
Headlight Type LED LED
Helmet Hooks -- --
High Beam Indicator Yes Yes
Instrument Console -- --
Instrument Console Type Digital Digital
Keyless Lock/Unlock -- --
Kill Switch Yes Yes
Low Battery Indicator Yes Yes
Low Fuel Indicator Yes Yes
Low Oil Indicator Yes Yes
Luggage Hooks -- --
Malfunction Indicator Yes Yes
Mobile Phone Connectivity Bluetooth Bluetooth
Odometer Digital Digital
OTA Updates Not Available Not Available
Parking Brake -- --
Pass Light Yes Yes
Pillion Comfort -- --
Pillion Seat Stepped Seat Yes
Quickshifter Yes Yes
Real Time Mileage Indicator Yes --
Saree Guard Yes Yes
Seat Opening Switch -- --
Service Reminder Indicator Yes Yes
Side Stand Engine/Motor Cut-off Yes Yes
Silencer Cover Yes Yes
Silent Start -- --
Speedometer Digital Digital
Stand Alarm Yes Yes
Start Type Self Start Self Start
Tachometer Digital Digital
Touch Screen Display No No
Traction Control Yes Yes
Tripmeter -- --
Turn Signal LED LED
Under Seat Storage No No
USB Charging Port Yes Yes
Vehicle Location Tracking -- --
Voice Assist Yes No
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