Search
Language EN | MS
BMW R 1250 GS Adventure
BMW R 1250 GS Adventure
Standard
RM 140,500
VIEW APRIL OFFERS
Ducati Desert X
Ducati Desert X
Standard
RM 124,900
VIEW APRIL OFFERS
Similar Motorcycles
  • BMW S 1000 XR
  • KTM 1290 Super Adventure R
  • KTM 1290 Super Adventure S
  • BMW R 1250 GS
+

BMW R 1250 GS Adventure vs Ducati Desert X Comparison

The detailed Motorcycles comparison of BMW R 1250 GS Adventure and Ducati Desert X, based on price, specifications & other features is shown below. The BMW R 1250 GS Adventure priced at RM 140,500 while the Ducati Desert X Motorcycles has a price tag of RM 124,900. Comparing the technical specifications, Ducati Desert X engine displacement is 937 while the BMW R 1250 GS Adventure houses a 1254 engine.

Read More Read Less

Overview: R 1250 GS Adventure vs Desert X

Brand BMW Malaysia Ducati Malaysia
Off Road Price* RM 140,500 BMW R 1250 GS Adventure Price RM 124,900 Ducati Desert X Price
Variant R 1250 GS Adventure Standard Desert X Standard
User Rating 4.63 R 1250 GS Adventure reviews 4.25 Desert X reviews
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol Motorcycles in Malaysia Petrol Petrol Motorcycles in Malaysia
Available Color(s)
Vehicle Type Adventure Touring Adventure Touring Motorcycles in Malaysia Adventure Touring Adventure Touring Motorcycles in Malaysia

Key Features

Start Option Electric Electric
Maximum Power 134 hp 110 hp
Displacement 1254 cc 937 cc

Best Loan Offers

DP RM 28,100 Installment : RM 1,459 x 84 Months VIEW APRIL OFFERS DP RM 25,000 Installment : RM 1,297 x 84 Months VIEW APRIL OFFERS

User Ratings & Review Comparison

4.63/5
30 reviews
4.25/5
4 reviews
User Review Comparison
  • Remarkably powerful dirt bike from Ducati

    When you think of offroading motorcycles, you generally don’t imagine one with a 937cc engine. This motorcycle is superb and so much better than a...

    Read More
    F
    Fakhrul Jan 31, 2025 for Ducati Desert X

From The Experts

Things we like

Maximum stability at lower speeds

Three different trim options

Enlarged windshield with a modified front headlamp

Read More

Reduced weight 

Excellent traction control

Comes with 6 riding modes

Read More
Things we don't like

The bike's weight is a bit high

Read More

Security features could be more

Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement 1254 cc 937 cc
Maximum Power 134 hp 110 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres) 30 L 21 L
Engine Type Two Cylinder, 4-Stroke, DOHC, Air/Liquid Cooled Engine L-Twin Cylinder, 4 Valves, 4-Stroke, Liquid-Cooled, Engine
Alternator 3-Phase Alternator, 510 W --
Maximum Torque 143 Nm 92 Nm
Bore X Stroke 102.5 mm x 76 mm 94 mm x 67.5 mm
Exhaust Pipes 2 Into 1 Exhaust 2 In 1 Exhaust
Cooling System Air/Liquid Cooled Liquid Cooled
Clutch Type oil lubricated Wet, Multi-Plate
Top Speed 200 kmph --
Emission Control Euro 4 Euro V
Drive Type Shaft Drive Chain Drive
No. Of Strokes 4-Stroke 4-Stroke
Valve Configuration DOHC DOHC
Compression Ratio 12.5:1 13.3:1
No. Of Cylinder 2 2
Fuel Consumption 21 kmpl --
RPM at Maximum Torque 6250 rpm 6500 rpm
RPM at Maximum Power 7750 rpm 9250 rpm
Valves Per Cylinder -- 4
View All

Dimension

Category Adventure Touring Adventure Touring
Seating Capacity 2 2
Length 2270 mm --
Height 1460 mm --
Gross Weight 485 kg --
Width 980 mm --
Kerb Weight 268 kg 223 kg
Seat Height 890 mm 875 mm
Dry Weight -- 202 kg
Wheel Base -- 1608 mm
Ground Clearance -- 250 mm
View All

Fuel & Ignition

Start Option Electric Electric
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Fuel Reserve 4 L --
Fuel Supply System -- EFI

Gear & Transmission

Gear Box 6-Speed 6-Speed
Transmission Type Manual Manual

Wheels & Tyres

Rear Wheel Size R17 R18
Tyre Type Radial, Tubeless Radial, Tubeless
Front Wheel Size R19 R21
Rear Tyre 170/60 R17 150/70 R18
Front Tyre 120/70 R19 90/90 R21

Chassis & Suspension

Suspension Travel(Rear) 220 mm --
Rear Suspension Swingarm Monoshock
Front Suspension Central Spring Strut USD Fork
Suspension Travel(Front) 210 mm --

Electrical

Battery Voltage 12 V 12 V
Battery Capacity 11.8 Ah --

Safety & Security

ABS Yes Yes
Pass Switch Yes Yes
Back Rest No No
Leg Guards No No
Launch Control No No
Wheel Lock Front/back No --
Stability Control Yes Yes
Riding Modes Rain, Road Rain, Road Street, Road Street, Road
Shutter Lock No --
Advanced Safety Features Hill Start Control Hill Start Control --
Engine Check Warning -- Yes
Traction Control -- Yes
View All

Console

Odometer Digital Digital Digital Digital
Fuel Gauge Digital Digital Digital Digital
Tripmeter Yes Yes
Tachometer Yes Yes
Display Screen Yes Yes
Side Stand Indicator No --
Speedometer Digital Digital Digital Digital
Oil Change Indicator -- Yes
View All

Chassis & Suspension

Seat Type Dual Stepped Dual Stepped Dual Stepped Dual Stepped
Side Wings Yes --
Body Frame Type Two-Section Two-Section Tubular steel trellis Frame Tubular steel trellis Frame
Body Frame Material -- Steel Steel

Electrical

Indicator Light Yes No
Tail Lamp LED LED LED LED
Adjustable Headlights Yes Yes
Head Lamp LED LED LED LED
Accessory Outlet -- Yes

Brake

Front Brake Dual Disc Dual Disc Disc Disc
Rear Brake Disc Disc Disc Disc

Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats Yes No
Cruise Control -- Yes

Compare BMW R 1250 GS Adventure With Similar Motorcycles

Compare Ducati Desert X With Similar Motorcycles

BMW R 1250 GS Adventure vs Ducati Desert X FAQs

Which Motorcycle is cheaper between BMW R 1250 GS Adventure vs Ducati Desert X?

R 1250 GS Adventure is priced at RM 140,500 and Desert X is priced at RM 124,900. Hence Desert X is the cheapest amongst these Motorcycle.

Helpful (147)

From The Experts

Get the better insight and helps to buy or not
Things we like in R 1250 GS Adventure

Maximum stability at lower speeds

Three different trim options

Enlarged windshield with a modified front headlamp

Things we don't like in R 1250 GS Adventure

The bike's weight is a bit high

Things we like in Desert X

Reduced weight 

Excellent traction control

Comes with 6 riding modes

Things we don't like in Desert X

Security features could be more

Search Other Motorcycles

  • Popular Bike Brands
  • Trending Motorcycles
  • Bikes By BodyType
  • Search Bikes By Interest
CardekhoSEA
Oto Carmudi zigwheels

Choose your city to find options nearby

Edit