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    BMW R1200 RT vs Ducati DesertX

    BikeWale brings you comparison of BMW R1200 RT and Ducati DesertX. The ex-showroom price of BMW R1200 RT is ₹ 18,34,383 and Ducati DesertX is ₹ 18,33,132. BMW R1200 RT is available in 3 colours and Ducati DesertX is available in 1 colour and 2 variants. Apart from prices, you can also find comparison of these bikes based on displacement, mileage, performance, and many more parameters. Comparison between these bikes have been carried out to help users make correct buying decision between BMW R1200 RT and Ducati DesertX.

    BMW R1200 RT vs Ducati DesertX Comparison Overview

    Key HighlightsR1200 RTDesertX
    Price₹ 18,34,383₹ 18,33,132
    Capacity1170 cc937 cc
    Power124 bhp @ 7750 rpm 108.6 bhp @ 9250 rpm
    Economy----
    BMW R1200 RT

    BMW

    R1200 RT

    Standard
    ₹ 18,34,383
    Last Recorded Price
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    Ducati DesertX

    Ducati

    DesertX

    Standard
    ₹ 18,33,132
    Avg. Ex-Showroom price
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            Specifications

            • Power & Performance

              Displacement (cc)
              		1,170937
              Max Power124 bhp @ 7,750 rpm108.6 bhp @ 9,250 rpm
              Max Torque125 Nm @ 6,500 rpm92 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
              Mileage - ARAI (kmpl)
              		1817.8
              Mileage - Owner Reported (kmpl)
              		----
              Riding Range (Km)
              		450374
              Top Speed (Kmph)
              		--209
              Riding Modes--Sport, Touring, Urban, Wet, Enduro, and Rally
              Transmission6 Speed Manual6 Speed Manual
              Transmission Type
              		Shaft DriveChain Drive
              Gear Shifting Pattern
              		--1 Down 5 Up
              Cylinders
              		22
              Bore (mm)
              		10194
              Stroke (mm)
              		7367.5
              Valves Per Cylinder
              		44
              Compression Ratio
              		12.5 : 113.3:1
              Ignition
              		--CDI
              Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)
              		21
              Cooling System
              		Air CooledLiquid Cooled
              Clutch
              		--Assist And Slipper Clutch
              Fuel Delivery System--Fuel Injection
              Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)
              		2521
              Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres)
              		44
              Emission Standard
              		BS4BS6 Phase 2
              Fuel Type
              		PetrolPetrol

            • Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

              Front Suspension
              		BMW Motorrad Telelever, Stanchion diameter 35 mm,KYB 46mm USD fork, fully adjustable
              Rear Suspension
              		Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW MotKYB monoshock, fully adjustable
              Braking System
              		Dual Channel ABSDual Channel ABS
              Front Brake Type
              		DiscDisc
              Front Brake Size (mm)
              		320320
              Caliper - Front--4 Piston
              Rear Brake Type
              		DiscDisc
              Rear Brake Size (mm)
              		265265
              Caliper - Rear--2 Piston
              Wheel Type
              		AlloySpoke
              Front Wheel Size (inch)
              		1721
              Rear Wheel Size (inch)
              		1718
              Front Tyre Size
              		120/70 ZR 1790/90 - 21 M/C
              Rear Tyre Size
              		180/55 ZR 17150/70 - R18 M/C
              Tyre Type
              		TubelessTubeless
              Radial Tyres
              Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)--29
              Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)--32
              Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)--32
              Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)--36

            • Dimensions & Chassis

              Kerb Weight (kg)
              		274223
              Seat Height (mm)
              		838875
              Ground Clearance (mm)
              		155250
              Overall Length (mm)
              		2,2302,390
              Overall Width (mm)
              		905960
              Overall Height (mm)
              		1,4301,178
              Wheelbase (mm)
              		1,4851,608
              Chassis Type
              		Two-section frame consisting of front and rear secTubular steel trellis frame

            • Manufacturer Warranty

              Standard Warranty (Year)--2
              Standard Warranty (Km)--Unlimited

            • Service & Maintenance Schedule

              Free Services
              		NA0 Free Services

            Features

            • Instrument Cluster

              Touch Screen Display
              		--
              Instrument Console--Digital
              Odometer
              		DigitalDigital
              Speedometer
              		AnalogueDigital
              Fuel Guage
              Digital Fuel Guage
              Hazard Warning Indicator--
              Average Speed Indicator--
              OTA Updates--Not Available
              Call/SMS Alerts--
              Geo Fencing
              		--
              Distance to Empty Indicator--
              Tachometer
              		AnalogueDigital
              Stand Alarm
              No. of Tripmeters
              		22
              Tripmeter Type
              		DigitalDigital
              Gear Indicator--
              Low Fuel Indicator
              Low Oil Indicator
              Low Battery Indicator
              Clock
              Service Reminder Indicator--
              Battery
              		12 V / 19 Ah, maintenance-free12 V - 0.7 kW

            • Storage

              Front Storage Box--
              Under Seat Storage--

            • Mobile App Connectivity

              Mobile App Connectivity
              		--

            • Light System

              DRLs (Daytime Running Lights)
              		--
              AHO (Automatic Headlight On)
              		--
              Shift Light
              Headlight Type
              		--LED
              Brake/Tail Light
              		--LED
              Turn Signal
              		--LED
              Pass Light

            • GPS & Charging

              GPS & Navigation
              		--
              USB Charging Port
              		--

            • Switchgear

              Riding Modes Switch--
              Traction Control--
              Cruise Control--Available
              Hazard Warning Switch--
              Start Type
              		Electric StartElectric Start
              Killswitch

            • Pillion Comfort

              Stepped Seat
              Pillion Backrest
              Pillion Grabrail
              Pillion Seat
              Pillion Footrest

            • Additional Features

              Front Suspension Preload Adjuster--
              Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster--
              Additional Features----

            User Reviews

            Overall Rating

            5.0/5

            3 Ratings

            3.7/5

            3 Ratings

            Most Helpful Review

            Ghost rider

            An iconic long-distance tourer, the 2016 bmw r 1200 rt has a classic boxer twin as it

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            FAQs about R1200 RT & DesertX

            Q: Which bike is better BMW R1200 RT or Ducati DesertX?
            According to our average user rating, BMW R1200 RT has a score of 5.0/5 while Ducati DesertX is rated 3.7/5.
            Q: Which bike among BMW R1200 RT and Ducati DesertX is cheaper?
            Ducati DesertX is the cheapest among these bikes.
            Q: Which bike is heavier BMW R1200 RT or Ducati DesertX?
            BMW R1200 RT is heavier (274 kg) than Ducati DesertX (223 kg).

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