Ducati Desmo450 MX vs BMW R 1200 GS

Should you buy Ducati Desmo450 MX or BMW R 1200 GS Find out which bike is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their price, mileage, features, colours and other specs. Ducati Desmo450 MX price in is Rs 17,23,600 (ex-showroom price) whereas the BMW R 1200 GS price in is Rs 15,85,000 (ex-showroom). The engine in the Desmo450 MX makes 63.49 PS and 53.5 Nm . On the other hand, the power and torque of R 1200 GS stand at 125 PS and 125 Nm respectively. Ducati offers the Desmo450 MX in 1 colours whereas the BMW R 1200 GS comes in 4 colours..

Desmo450 MX vs R 1200 GS

Key Highlights	Desmo450 MX	R 1200 GS
Mileage	-	16 kmpl
Max Power	63.49 PS @ 9400 rpm	125 PS @ 7750 rpm
Body Type	Dirt Bikes	Adventure Tourer Bikes
Engine Type	Single Cylinder, Desmodromic Timing System 4 valves DOHC, Hydraulic Tensioner, Semi Dry Sump, Liquid Cooled	Air/liquid-cooled, twin-cylinder, 4-stroke, DOHC engine

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Rs17,23,600^*
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Basic Information	Ducati Desmo450 MX	BMW R 1200 GS
On-Road Price	Rs.19,06,376* Onwards	Rs.17,66,230* Onwards
Mileage	-	16 kmpl
Max Power	63.49 PS @ 9400 rpm	125 PS @ 7750 rpm
Body Type	Dirt Bikes	Adventure Tourer Bikes
EMI Starts	₹ 52,185 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years

Basic Information

Ducati Desmo450 MX

BMW R 1200 GS

On-Road Price

Rs.19,06,376* Onwards

Rs.17,66,230* Onwards

Mileage

16 kmpl

Max Power

63.49 PS @ 9400 rpm

125 PS @ 7750 rpm

Body Type

Dirt Bikes

Adventure Tourer Bikes

EMI Starts

₹ 52,185

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Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years

Engine and Transmission
Engine Type	Single Cylinder, Desmodromic Timing System 4 valves DOHC, Hydraulic Tensioner, Semi Dry Sump, Liquid Cooled	Air/liquid-cooled, twin-cylinder, 4-stroke, DOHC engine
Displacement	449.6 cc	1170 cc
Number Of Cylinders	1	2
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Air and Liquid Cooled
Valves (per cylinder)	4	4
Supply System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Clutch	Multiplate Clutch With Hydraulic Control	Oil Lubricated Clutch, Hydraulically Operated
Gearbox	5 Speed	6 Speed
Bore	96 mm	101 mm
Stroke	62.1 mm	73 mm
Compression Ratio	13.5:1	12.5:1
Emission Norm Compliance	BS6.2	-
Max Torque	53.5 Nm @ 7500 rpm	125 Nm @ 6500 rpm
Starting System	Self Start Only	Self Start Only
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Engine and Transmission

Engine Type

Single Cylinder, Desmodromic Timing System 4 valves DOHC, Hydraulic Tensioner, Semi Dry Sump, Liquid Cooled

Air/liquid-cooled, twin-cylinder, 4-stroke, DOHC engine

Displacement

449.6 cc

1170 cc

Number Of Cylinders

Cooling System

Liquid Cooled

Air and Liquid Cooled

Features
Instrument Console Type	-	Analogue and Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity	WiFi	-
Speedometer	-	Analogue
Tachometer	-	Analogue
Tripmeter	-	Digital
Odometer	-	Digital
Seat Type	Single	Split
Clock	-	Yes
Passenger Backrest	-	No
Stepup Seat	-	Yes
Rear Footpegs	-	Yes
Carry hook	-	No
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Features

Instrument Console Type

Analogue and Digital

Bluetooth Connectivity

WiFi

Speedometer

Analogue

Tachometer

Analogue

Features and Safety
Mobile Application	Yes	-
Fuel Gauge	-	Digital
Riding Modes	Yes	Rain,Road
Traction Control	Yes	-
Quickshifter	Yes	-
Windscreen	-	Yes
Additional Features/Information	Ducati Fall Detection	Riding Modes, Automatic Stability Control , BMW Motard Integral ABS, Power Socket, On Board Computer, Anti Hopping Clutch, Luggage Rack, HandBrake and Clutch Lever Adjustable, Adjustable Windscreen
Carry Hook	-	No
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Features and Safety

Mobile Application

Fuel Gauge

Digital

Riding Modes

Rain,Road

Traction Control

Performance
ARAI Mileage	-	16 kmpl
Acceleration 0-100 kmph (sec)	-	3.4 Sec
Claimed Top Speed	-	200 kmph

Performance

ARAI Mileage

16 kmpl

Acceleration 0-100 kmph (sec)

3.4 Sec

Claimed Top Speed

200 kmph

Dimensions and Capacity
Fuel Tank Capacity	7.2 L	20 L
Width	-	952.5 mm
Length	-	2207 mm
Height	-	1412 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity	-	4 L
Wheelbase	1494 mm	1507 mm
Dry Weight	104.8 kg	216 kg
Kerb Weight	-	244 kg
Gross Weight	-	460 kg
Load Carrying Capacity	-	216 kg
Seat height	970 mm	850 mm
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Dimensions and Capacity

Fuel Tank Capacity

7.2 L

20 L

Width

952.5 mm

Length

2207 mm

Height

1412 mm

Electricals
Headlight	-	Halogen
Taillight	-	LED
Indicators	-	LED
Low Fuel Indicator	No	No
Alternator	-	510 W
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Electricals

Headlight

Halogen

Taillight

LED

Indicators

LED

Low Fuel Indicator

Tyres and Brakes
Front Brake Size	260 mm	305 mm
Rear Brake Size	240 mm	276 mm

Tyres and Brakes

Front Brake Size

260 mm

305 mm

Rear Brake Size

240 mm

276 mm

Underpinnings
Frame	Aluminium Welded With Cast, Forged and Extruded Parts	Wet clutch with an anti-hopping function, hydraulic activation

Underpinnings

Frame

Aluminium Welded With Cast, Forged and Extruded Parts

Wet clutch with an anti-hopping function, hydraulic activation

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FAQs on Ducati Desmo450 MX and BMW R 1200 GS

Q) Which bike among Ducati Desmo450 MX and BMW R 1200 GS is cheaper?

A) Ducati Desmo450 MX price starts at Rs 17,23,600 & BMW R 1200 GS price starts at Rs 15,85,000 in Delhi . BMW R 1200 GS is cheaper between these.

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