BMW R 18 vs Ducati DesertX

In 2025 BMW R 18 or Ducati DesertX choose which bike is best for you - compare these two bikes or scooters on the basis of their price, mileage, features, colours and other specs. BMW R 18 Price starts at Rs. 19.9 Lakhs (last recorded price) whereas the Ducati DesertX Price starts at Rs. 18.33 Lakhs (ex-showroom price). R 18 engine makes power and torque 91.09 PS @ 4750 rpm PS & 158 Nm @ 3000 rpm. On the other hand, DesertX engine makes power & torque 111.52 PS PS & 92 Nm respectively. BMW offers the R 18 in 4 colours. The R 18 mileage is around 17.8 kmpl. The DesertX mileage is around 17.8 kmpl.
R 18 vs DesertX Comparison
KEY HIGHLIGHTS R 18 Desertx
BrandBMWDucati
Price₹ 19.9 Lakhs₹ 18.33 Lakhs
Mileage17.8 kmpl17.8 kmpl
Engine Capacity1802 cc937 cc
Power91.09 PS @ 4750 rpm PS111.52 PS PS

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R 18
₹19.90 Lakhs*
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₹18.33 Lakhs*
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Specification
Total Weight
560 kg-
Fuel Reserve
4 L-
Fuel Capacity
16 L21 L
Load Capacity
215 kg-
Length
2440 mm2390 mm
Wheelbase
1731 mm1608 mm
Kerb Weight
345 kg223 kg
Height
1232 mm1178 mm
Saddle Height
690 mm865 mm
Width
964 mm960 mm
Wheel Size
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 mmFront :-533.4 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm
Front Brake Diameter
300 mm320 mm
Tyre Size
Front :-120/70 -19,Rear :-180/65-16Front :-90/90-21 Rear :-150/70-18
Rear Brake Diameter
300 mm265 mm
Front Brake
DiscDouble Disc
Wheels Type
SpokeSpoke
Rear Brake
DiscDisc
Tyre Type
TubelessTubeless
Max Power
91.09 PS @ 4750 rpm111.52 PS @ 9250 rpm
Stroke
100 mm67.5 mm
Max Torque
158 Nm @ 3000 rpm 92 Nm @ 6500 rpm
Transmission
ManualManual
Drive Type
Shaft DriveChain Drive
Compression Ratio
9.6 :1-
Displacement
1802 cc937 cc
Clutch
Single-disk dry clutchAssist And Slipper Clutch
Cooling System
Air & Oil CooledLiquid Cooled
Engine Type
Air/oil cooled two-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine with two chain-driven camshafts above the drive shaft.11 Degree twin-cylinder unit with desmodromic distribution
Starting
Self Start OnlySelf Start Only
Gear Box
6 Speed6 Speed
Fuel Supply
Fuel InjectionFuel Injection
Emission Type
bs6bs6-2.0
Bore
107.1 mm94 mm
No of Cylinders
2-
Chassis
Double-cradle steel frame with screwed-on underbeams-
Body Type
Cruiser Bikes-
Rear Suspension
Steel swingarm with central shock strutKYB monoshock, fully adjustable
Front Suspension
Telescopic forkKYB 46mm USD fork, fully adjustable
Features
Charging at Charging Station
No-
Charging at Home
No-
Riding Modes
YesSport, Touring, Urban, Wet, Enduro, and Rally
ABS
Dual Channel-
Tripmeter
AnalogueDigital
Speedometer
AnalogueDigital
Console
Analogue-
Additional Features
Automatic Stability Control, Dynamic Brake Control, Revolution Counter, Dynamic Engine Brake ControlEngine Brake Control, Ducati Wheelie Control, Ducati Multimedia System
Engine Immobilizer
Yes-
Odometer
AnalogueDigital
Internet Connectivity
Yes-
Fuel Gauge
AnalogDigital
Central Locking
Yes-
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes-
Battery Capacity
12 V, 26 Ah12 V - 0.7 kW
LED Tail Lights
Yes-
Alternator
Permanent magnet generator 600 W (nominal capacity-
Tail Light
LEDLED
Turn Signal Lamp
LEDLED
Low Fuel Indicator
YesYes
Headlight
LEDLED
Battery Type
Maintenance Free-
Price (On-Road BreakUp)
On-Road Price
22,14,03620,26,464
Ex-Showroom Price
19,90,00018,33,200
RTO
1,59,2001,46,656
Insurance
44,93646,608
Accessories Charges
19,9000
FastTag Charges
00
Other Charges
00
EMI
47,58843,556

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