BMW R 1300 GS
BMW R 1300 GS
Standard
RM 140,500
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Ducati Desert X
Ducati Desert X
Standard
RM 124,900
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BMW R 1300 GS vs Ducati Desert X Comparison

The detailed Motorcycles comparison of BMW R 1300 GS and Ducati Desert X, based on price, specifications & other features is shown below. The BMW R 1300 GS 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 1300 GS houses a 1300 engine.

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Overview: R 1300 GS vs Desert X

Key Features

Start Option Electric Electric
Maximum Power 145 hp 110 hp
Displacement 1300 cc 937 cc

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DP RM 28,100 Installment : RM 1,642 x 84 Months VIEW DECEMBER OFFERS DP RM 25,000 Installment : RM 1,459 x 84 Months VIEW DECEMBER OFFERS

User Ratings & Review Comparison

4.33/5
3 reviews
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5 reviews
User Review Comparison
  • Flagship boxer tackles every Malaysian mile

    It felt like magic when I pulled away on the new R 1300 GS, making slow U-turns outside my kedai kopi was stress-free. The extra grunt of the boxer...

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    Zakawat Jul 16, 2025 for BMW R 1300 GS
  • Feels like a proper adventure partner

    After dabbling occasionally in off-road weekenders and years of riding standard road bikes, I realized in my motorcycling journey I’d hit a...

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    I
    isfahann Sep 01, 2025 for Ducati Desert X

From The Experts

Things we like
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Reduced weight 

Excellent traction control

Comes with 6 riding modes

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Things we don't like
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Security features could be more

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Engine & Performance

Displacement 1300 cc 937 cc
Maximum Power 145 hp 110 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity 19 L 21 L
Maximum Torque 149 Nm 92 Nm
Engine Type 2-Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Air & Liquid Cooled Engine L-Twin Cylinder, 4 Valves, 4-Stroke, Liquid-Cooled, Engine
Compression Ratio 13.3 : 1 13.3:1
Bore X Stroke 106.5 mm x 73 mm 94 mm x 67.5 mm
Exhaust Pipes 2 In 1 Exhaust 2 In 1 Exhaust
Cooling System Liquid Cooled Liquid Cooled
Clutch Type Wet, Multi-Plate Wet, Multi-Plate
Drive Type Shaft Drive Chain Drive
No. Of Strokes 4-Stroke 4-Stroke
No. Of Cylinder 2 2
RPM at Maximum Torque 6500 rpm 6500 rpm
RPM at Maximum Power 7750 rpm 9250 rpm
Emission Control -- Euro V
Valve Configuration -- DOHC
Valves Per Cylinder -- 4
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Dimension

Category Adventure Touring Adventure Touring
Seating Capacity 2 2
Kerb Weight -- 223 kg
Dry Weight -- 202 kg
Seat Height -- 875 mm
Wheel Base -- 1608 mm
Ground Clearance -- 250 mm
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Fuel & Ignition

Start Option Electric Electric
Fuel Supply System EFI EFI
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol

Wheels & Tyres

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

Gear & Transmission

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

Electrical

Battery Voltage 12 V 12 V

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension -- USD Fork
Rear Suspension -- Monoshock

Safety & Security

ABS Yes Yes
Pass Switch Yes Yes
Leg Guards No No
Side Reflectors Yes --
Traction Control Yes Yes
Launch Control No No
Engine Check Warning Yes Yes
Riding Modes Road,Touring Road,Touring Street, Road Street, Road
Shutter Lock No --
Wheel Lock Front/back Yes --
Back Rest -- No
Stability Control -- Yes
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Console

Odometer Digital Digital Digital Digital
Fuel Gauge Digital Digital Digital Digital
Tripmeter Yes Yes
Tachometer Yes Yes
Speedometer Digital Digital Digital Digital
Oil Change Indicator Yes Yes
Display Screen Yes Yes
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Electrical

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

Brake

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

Chassis & Suspension

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

Differentiating Features

Cruise Control -- Yes
Height Adjustable Seats -- No

BMW R 1300 GS vs Ducati Desert X FAQs

Which Motorcycle is cheaper between BMW R 1300 GS vs Ducati Desert X?

R 1300 GS is priced at RM 140,500 and Desert X is priced at RM 124,900. Hence Desert X is the cheapest amongst these Motorcycle.

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