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R 1300 GS Adventure vs DesertX Discovery

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BMW Motorrad

R 1300 GS Adventure

Ex-showroom price ₹26.5 lakh – ₹30.05 lakh ex-showroom

Ducati

DesertX Discovery

Ex-showroom price From ₹23.28 lakh ex-showroom

Quick verdict

R 1300 GS Adventure is better for performance.

Computed from stored specifications, the published bikes and scooters scoring rules and recorded prices. Not an opinion.

Specifications side by side

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Spec

R 1300 GS Adventure

DesertX Discovery

Overview

Type

Adventure

Fuel

Petrol

Yes

Variants

Colours

Racing Red, GS Trophy, Triple Black, Option 719 Karakorum

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Warranty

3 years (24-month statutory warranty + 12 months, per bmw-motorrad.in warranty page)

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Engine and performance

Engine displacement

1,300 cc

937 cc

Cylinders

Cooling

Liquid-cooled

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Max power

145.5 PS

111.5 PS

Power (as stated)

107 kW at 7,750 rpm (page FAQ: "(107 kW) 145 hp at 7,750 rpm")

110 hp

Max power converted from kW or hp

Yes

Max torque

149 Nm

92 Nm

Transmission

6-speed

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Top speed

220 km/h

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Dimensions and weight

Fuel tank

30 litres

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Brakes and tyres

ABS

ABS standard on front and rear brakes

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Front brake

Twin disc brake, semi-floating brake discs, diameter 310 mm, 4-piston radial brake caliper

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Tyres

Tubeless

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Price

Ex-showroom price from

₹26,50,000

₹23,27,900

Ex-showroom price up to

₹30,05,000

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Pros and cons

R 1300 GS Adventure

Pro: Up to 145.5 PS, more powerful than 77% of the 45 adventure motorcycles on Comparezi that state it
Pro: Up to 149 Nm of torque, more than 95% of the 45 adventure motorcycles on Comparezi that state it
Pro: 30-litre fuel tank, bigger than 95% of the 42 adventure motorcycles on Comparezi that state it
Pro: Top speed of 220 km/h, higher than 83% of the 30 motorcycles on Comparezi that state it

DesertX Discovery

No stated figure stands out against similar models on Comparezi, either way.