BMW R 18 vs Ducati Diavel 1260

In 2026 BMW R 18 or Ducati Diavel 1260 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 Diavel 1260 Price starts at Rs. 17.7 Lakhs (last recorded price). R 18 engine makes power and torque 91.09 PS @ 4750 rpm PS & 158 Nm @ 3000 rpm. On the other hand, Diavel 1260 engine makes power & torque 164.2 PS PS & 129 Nm respectively. BMW offers the R 18 in 4 colours. Ducati offers the Diavel 1260 in 3 colours. The R 18 mileage is around 17.8 kmpl. The Diavel 1260 mileage is around 18.0 kmpl.
R 18 vs Diavel 1260 Comparison
KEY HIGHLIGHTS R 18 Diavel 1260
BrandBMWDucati
Price₹ 19.9 Lakhs₹ 17.7 Lakhs
Mileage17.8 kmpl18.0 kmpl
Engine Capacity1802 cc1262 cc
Power91.09 PS @ 4750 rpm PS164.2 PS PS

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R 18
₹19.90 Lakhs*
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Diavel 1260
₹17.70 Lakhs*
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Specification
Total Weight
560 kg-
Fuel Reserve
4 L-
Fuel Capacity
16 L17 L
Load Capacity
215 kg-
Length
2440 mm-
Wheelbase
1731 mm1600 mm
Kerb Weight
345 kg249 kg
Height
1232 mm-
Saddle Height
690 mm780 mm
Width
964 mm-
Wheel Size
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 mmFront :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front Brake Diameter
300 mm320 mm
Tyre Size
Front :-120/70 -19,Rear :-180/65-16Front :-120/70-ZR17,Rear :- 240/45-ZR17
Rear Brake Diameter
300 mm265 mm
Front Brake
DiscDisc
Wheels Type
SpokeAlloy
Rear Brake
DiscDisc
Tyre Type
TubelessTubeless
Max Power
91.09 PS @ 4750 rpm164.2 PS @ 9500 rpm
Stroke
100 mm71.5 mm
Max Torque
158 Nm @ 3000 rpm129 Nm @ 7500 rpm
Transmission
ManualManual
Drive Type
Shaft DriveChain Drive
Compression Ratio
9.6 :113.0:1
Displacement
1802 cc1262 cc
Clutch
Single-disk dry clutchSlipper and Self-Servo Wet Multiplate Clutch with Hydraulic Control
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.Ducati Testastreta DVT 1262, L-Twin cylinder, 4 valves per cylinder, Dual Spark, Desmodromic Variable Timing
Starting
Self Start OnlySelf Start Only
Gear Box
6 Speed6-Speed
Fuel Supply
Fuel InjectionFuel Injection
Emission Type
bs6bs6
Bore
107.1 mm106 mm
No of Cylinders
22
Chassis
Double-cradle steel frame with screwed-on underbeamsTubular Steel Trellis Frame
Body Type
Cruiser BikesSuper Bikes, Cruiser Bikes
Rear Suspension
Steel swingarm with central shock strutMonoshock, Preload and Rebound Adjustable, single side swingarm
Front Suspension
Telescopic fork50 mm Adjustable USD Fork
Features
Charging at Charging Station
No-
Charging at Home
No-
Riding Modes
YesYes
ABS
Dual ChannelDual Channel
Tripmeter
Analogue-
Speedometer
Analogue-
Console
AnalogueDigital
Additional Features
Automatic Stability Control, Dynamic Brake Control, Revolution Counter, Dynamic Engine Brake ControlBosch Cornering ABS Evo, Ducati Wheelie Control Evo (DWC), Ducati Power Launch Evo (DPL)
Engine Immobilizer
Yes-
Odometer
Analogue-
Internet Connectivity
Yes-
Fuel Gauge
Analog-
Central Locking
Yes-
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes-
Battery Capacity
12 V, 26 Ah-
LED Tail Lights
YesYes
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
₹22,14,036₹20,58,133
Ex-Showroom Price
₹19,90,000₹18,49,000
RTO
₹1,59,200₹1,47,920
Insurance
₹44,936₹42,723
Accessories Charges
₹19,900₹18,490
FastTag Charges
₹0₹0
Other Charges
₹0₹0
EMI
₹47,588₹44,237

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