BMW 2023 F 850 GS vs Ducati DesertX 2025

Fuel	Petrol	Petrol
Engine Displacement	853.00 cc	937.00 cc
Engine	Liquid cooled, 4-stroke parallel twin engine, four valves per cylinder, double overhead camshafts, dry sump lubrication	Testastretta 11°, L-Twin cylinder, 4 Desmodromically actuated valves per cylinder, liquid cooled
Engine Starting	Electric	--
Clutch	Multiple-disc wet clutch (anti hopping), mechanically operated	Wet multiplate, self-servo action on drive, slipper action on over-run, hydraulic control
Fuel System	Electronic fuel injection	Electronic fuel injection system, 53mm throttle bodies
Cooling System	Liquid cooled	--
Maximum Power	90 PS @ 8000 rpm	110 hp (81 kW) @ 9,250 rpm
Maximum Torque	86 NM @ 6250 rpm	68 lb-ft (92 Nm) @ 6,500 rpm
Load Carrying Capacity	Permitted total weight: 445 kg Payload (with standard equipment): 216 kg	--
Seating Capacity	2	--
Transmission	Constant mesh 6-speed gearbox integrated in crankcase	6 speed with Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) up/down
Gear Shift Pattern	1-N-2-3-4-5-6	--
Drivetrain	Chain Drive	--
Top Speed	201 kmph	--
Riding Modes	--	6 Riding Modes (Sport, Touring, Urban, Wet, Enduro, Rally)
Battery	12 V / 10 Ah	--
Display	Digital	5” full-TFT color display
Frame	Bridge-type frame, steel shell construction	Tubular steel trellis frame
Headlamp	LED	LED
Taillamp	LED	LED

Front	2.15 x 21" 90/90 - 21 54V	Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR 90/90-21 M/C 54V
Rear	4.25 x 17" 150/70 - 17 69V	Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR 150/70 R18 M/C 70V
Wheel / RIM	Wire spoke wheels	--

Front	Dual floating disc brakes, dual-piston floating calipers, diameter 12.0" (305 mm)	2 x 320 mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo Monobloc 4-piston calipers, cornering ABS
Rear	Single disc brake, diameter 10.4" (265 mm), single-piston floating caliper	265 mm disc, 2-piston floating caliper, cornering ABS
ABS	BMW Motorrad ABS (can be switched off)	--

Front	Upside-down telescopic fork, Ø 43 mm	46mm fully adjustable USD fork
Rear	Cast aluminum dual swing arm, central spring strut, spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable, rebound damping adjustable	Progressive linkage with fully adjustable monoshock, aluminium swingarm

Colors

GS Trophy Racing Red Triple Black

Matt Star White Silk

Length	2305 mm	--
Width	922 mm	--
Height	1356 mm	--
Kerb Weight	229	202
Seat Height	861	875
Wheelbase	1593 mm	1608 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	15 litres	21 litres

About	--	Check out the DesertX variants, Read More
Features	- ABS - Adjustable handbrake lever and clutch lever - ASC (Automatic Stability Control) - Engine guard - LED headlight - LED tail light - On-board computer Pro - Selectable Ride Modes (Rain / Road) - 12 V power socket	- Power Modes: 4 Power Modes (Full, High, Medium, Low) - Ducati Safety Pack: Cornering ABS, Ducati Traction Control (DTC) - Ducati Wheelie Control: (DWC) - Ducati Quick Shift: (DQS) up/down - Cruise Control: Yes - Ducati Brake Light: (DBL) - Full LED lighting system: Yes
Additional Details	Emission control: Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter Fuel type: Premium Unleaded Alternator: Three-phase 416 W generator Caster: 4.9" (126 mm) Steering head angle: 62°	--