BMW R 18 vs Ducati Multistrada 1260

In 2025 BMW R 18 or Ducati Multistrada 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 Multistrada 1260 Price starts at Rs. 17.8 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, Multistrada 1260 engine makes power & torque 158 PS @ 9500 rpm & 129.5 Nm @ 7500 rpm respectively. BMW offers the R 18 in 4 colours. Ducati offers the Multistrada 1260 in 5 colours. The R 18 mileage is around 17.8 kmpl.
R 18 vs Multistrada 1260 Comparison
KEY HIGHLIGHTS R 18 Multistrada 1260
BrandBMWDucati
Price₹ 19.9 Lakhs₹ 17.8 Lakhs
Mileage17.8 kmpl-
Engine Capacity1802 cc1262 cc
Power91.09 PS @ 4750 rpm PS158 PS @ 9500 rpm

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R 18
₹19.90 Lakhs*
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Multistrada 1260
₹17.80 Lakhs*
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Specification
Total Weight
560 kg-
Fuel Reserve
4 L-
Fuel Capacity
16 L20 L
Load Capacity
215 kg-
Length
2440 mm-
Wheelbase
1731 mm1585 mm
Kerb Weight
345 kg232 Kg
Height
1232 mm-
Saddle Height
690 mm825 mm-845 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-R17,Rear :-190/55-R17
Rear Brake Diameter
300 mm265 mm
Front Brake
DiscDisc
Wheels Type
SpokeAlloy
Rear Brake
DiscDisc
Tyre Type
TubelessTubeless
Max Power
91.09 PS @ 4750 rpm158 PS @ 9500 rpm
Stroke
100 mm71.5 mm
Max Torque
158 Nm @ 3000 rpm129.5 Nm @ 7500 rpm
Transmission
ManualManual
Drive Type
Shaft DriveChain Drive
Compression Ratio
9.6 :1-
Displacement
1802 cc1262 cc
Clutch
Single-disk dry clutchLight action, wet, multiplate clutch with hydraulic control. Self-servo action on drive, slipper action on over-run
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 with Desmodromic Variable Timing, L-Twin cylinder, 4 valves per cylinder, Dual Spark, liquid cooled
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
2-
Chassis
Double-cradle steel frame with screwed-on underbeamsTubular steel Trellis frame
Body Type
Cruiser Bikes-
Rear Suspension
Steel swingarm with central shock strutFully Adjustable Sachs Monoshock Unit. Remote Spring Preload Adjustment. Aluminum Single Sided Swingarm.
Front Suspension
Telescopic fork48 mm Fully Adjustable USD Forks
Features
Charging at Charging Station
NoNo
Charging at Home
NoNo
Riding Modes
YesYes
ABS
Dual Channel-
Tripmeter
Analogue-
Speedometer
Analogue-
Console
AnalogueDigital
Additional Features
Automatic Stability Control, Dynamic Brake Control, Revolution Counter, Dynamic Engine Brake ControlRiding Modes, Power Modes, Cruise control, Ducati Traction Control (DTC), Vehicle Hold Control (VHC), Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC), Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) up/down, Ducati Multimedia System ( DMS),
Engine Immobilizer
Yes-
Odometer
Analogue-
Internet Connectivity
Yes-
Fuel Gauge
Analog-
Central Locking
Yes-
Anti Theft Alarm
YesYes
Battery Capacity
12 V, 26 Ah-
LED Tail Lights
Yes-
Alternator
Permanent magnet generator 600 W (nominal capacity-
Tail Light
LEDLED
Turn Signal Lamp
LEDLED
Low Fuel Indicator
Yes-
Headlight
LEDLED
Battery Type
Maintenance Free-
Price (On-Road BreakUp)
On-Road Price
22,14,03617,80,000
Ex-Showroom Price
19,90,00017,80,000
RTO
1,59,2000
Insurance
44,9360
Accessories Charges
19,9000
FastTag Charges
00
Other Charges
00
EMI
47,58838,259

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