BMW F 900 GS Adventure vs Ducati DesertX

Fuel	Petrol	Petrol
Engine Displacement	895.00 cc	937.00 cc
Engine	Water-cooled, 2-cylinder, four-stroke engine with four cam-operated valves per cylinder, two overhead camshafts	Ducati Testastretta 11°, L-Twin cylinders, Desmodromic valvetrain, 4 valves per cylinder
Engine Lubrication	Dry-sump lubrication	--
Clutch	Multiplate clutch in oil bath, slipper clutch	Slipper and self-servo wet multiplate clutch with hydraulic control
Fuel System	Electronic intake pipe injection	Bosch electronic fuel injection system, Ø53 mm throttle bodies with ride-by-wire system
Cooling System	--	Liquid cooled
Maximum Power	105 PS @ 8500 rpm	110 PS(81 kW) @ 9250 RPM
Maximum Torque	93 Nm @ 6750 rpm	92 NM @ 6500 RPM
Load Carrying Capacity	Permitted total weight: 1,003 lbs (454 Kg) Payload (with standard equipment): 460 lbs (208 Kg)	--
Seating Capacity	--	2
Transmission	--	6 speeds
Gear Shift Pattern	Constant-mesh 6-speed gearbox integrated in the transmission housing	--
Drivetrain	Endless O-ring chain with shock damping in rear wheel hub	Primary drive : Straight cut gears, ratio 1.85 : 1 Ratio : 1=38/14, 2=31/17, 28=28/20, 4=26/22, 5=24/23, 6=23/25 Final drive: Chain, front sprocket Z15, rear sprocket Z49
Top Speed	193 kmph	--
Riding Modes	--	6 Riding modes
Battery	12 V / 9 Ah	--
Display	6.5" TFT color display including BMW Motorrad Connectivity	5’’ TFT colour display
Frame	Bridge-type frame, steel shell construction	Tubular steel trellis frame
Headlamp	LED	LED
Taillamp	LED	LED

Front	90/90 R21	Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR 90/90 - 21 M/C 54V M+S TL (A)
Rear	150/70 R17	Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR 150/70 R18 M/C 70V M+S TL
Wheel / RIM	Cross spoke wheels Front Rim: 2.15 x 21" Rear Rim : 4.25 x 17"	Front Wheel: Cross-spoked, tubeless, 2.15’’x21’’ Rear Wheel: Cross-spoked, tubeless, 4.5’’x18’’

Front	Twin disc brake, floating brake discs, diameter 305 mm, 2-piston floating caliper	2 x 320 mm aluminum flange semi-floating discs, Radial mount Brembo monobloc 4-pistons calipers, Bosch Cornering ABS
Rear	Single disc brake, diameter 265 mm, 1-piston floating caliper	265 mm disc, Brembo floating 2 pistons caliper, Bosch Cornering ABS
ABS	BMW Motorrad ABS Pro	--

Front	229 mm travel, Upside-down Gabel, diameter 43 mm, spring pre-load manually adjustable, rebound and compression adjustable	KYB Ø 46 mm upside-down fork, fully adjustable
Rear	214 mm travel, Cast aluminum dual swing arm, central WAD spring strut, spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable, rebound damping adjustable	KYB monoshock, fully adjustable, remote preload adjustment, aluminium double-sided swingarm

Colors

Blackstorm Metallic Ride Pro

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Length	2301 mm	--
Width	939 mm	--
Height	1437 mm	--
Weight	245 kg	--
Kerb Weight	--	223
Seat Height	873	875
Wheelbase	1584 mm	1608 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	22.7 litres	21 litres

About	The BMW F 900 GS Adventure features a potent 895cc twin-cylinder engine for strong performance. Read More	--
Features	Standard equipment - RAIN/ROAD riding modes - Heated grips - Touring windscreen with windscreen adjustment mechanism - 12 V and USB socket - Aluminum engine guard - Hand protectors - Stainless-steel luggage carrier Optional equipment - Dynamic ESA - Riding modes Pro (DYNAMIC / ENDURO / ENDURO PRO) - Additional LED headlight - Shift assistant Pro - Keyless Ride - Tire pressure control (RDC) - eCall Intelligent emergency call	Standard Equipment - Ducati Safety Pack (Cornering ABS, Ducati Traction Control) - Riding Modes - Power Modes - Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC) - Engine Brake Control (EBC) - Ducati Quick Shift up/down (DQS) - Cruise control - Full LED lighting system - DRL, Ducati brake light (DBL) - USB power socket - 12V socket - Self canceling turn indicators - Steering damper Key Features - 21"/18" wheel combination - Generous ground clearance - Kayaba long stroke suspension - Advanced electronics, dedicated to versatility - Wide gear ratio - Reliable in different uses - Lightweight engine tuned for off-road use
Additional Details	Emission control: Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter Reserve: approx. 0.9 gal (3.4 L)	Exhaust: Stainless steel single mufler, catalytic converter and 2 lambda probes Wheel Travel (Front/Rear) : 230 mm (9.06 in) - 220 mm (8.66 in) Rake: 27.6° Trail: 122 mm CO2 Emissions : 133 g/km Consumption: 5.6 l/100 km
Accessories	Optional accessories - Aluminum luggage system - Tank bag - Bag for passenger seat - ConnectedRide Navigator	For Touring - Aluminium side cases and top cases, - The central stand - Heated grips and additional LED lights are available. For off-road use - The rally saddle is available - Reinforced Handguards - Protective Grilles For Headlight And Radiator - Further reinforced engine guard and tubular protection bars