BMW Motorrad
R 1300 GS
Ex-showroom price
₹24 lakh – ₹28.6 lakh
ex-showroom
Bikes and scooters · head to head
R 1300 GS vs DesertX Discovery
Ducati
DesertX Discovery
Ex-showroom price
From ₹23.28 lakh
ex-showroom
Quick verdict
- R 1300 GS 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
Spec
R 1300 GS
DesertX Discovery
Overview
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Petrol
Yes
Yes
Variants
5
1
Colours
Light White, GS Trophy, Triple Black, Option 719 Aurelius Green
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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
2
2
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) @ 7,750 U/min")
110 hp
Max power converted from kW or hp
Yes
Yes
Max torque
149 Nm
92 Nm
Transmission
6-speed
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Top speed
225 km/h
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Mileage
4.8 l/100 km
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Dimensions and weight
Kerb weight
237 kg
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Kerb weight (as stated)
237 kg
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Seat height
850 mm
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Fuel tank
19 litres
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Brakes and tyres
ABS
BMW Motorrad ABS (front and rear)
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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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Rear brake
Single disc brake, diameter 285 mm, 2-piston floating caliper
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Price
Ex-showroom price from
₹24,00,000
₹23,27,900
Ex-showroom price up to
₹28,60,000
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A tick marks the better value where the category rules say higher (or lower) is better. Text values are shown without a winner. Ties have no winner.
Pros and cons
R 1300 GS
- 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: Top speed of 225 km/h, higher than 86% of the 30 motorcycles on Comparezi that state it
- Con: Heavier than 83% of the 31 adventure motorcycles on Comparezi that state it (237 kg)
DesertX Discovery
No stated figure stands out against similar models on Comparezi, either way.