BMW S 1000 RR vs Ducati Desert X Comparison

The detailed Motorcycles comparison of BMW S 1000 RR and Ducati Desert X, based on price, specifications & other features is shown below. The BMW S 1000 RR priced at RM 139,500 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 S 1000 RR houses a 999 engine.

Brand	BMW Malaysia	Ducati Malaysia
Off Road Price*	RM 139,500 BMW S 1000 RR Price	RM 124,900 Ducati Desert X Price
Variant	BMW S 1000 RR Standard	Desert X Standard
User Rating	4.63 S 1000 RR reviews	4.4 Desert X reviews
Fuel Type	Petrol Petrol Motorcycles in Malaysia	Petrol Petrol Motorcycles in Malaysia
Available Color(s)
Vehicle Type	Super Sport Super Sport Motorcycles in Malaysia	Adventure Touring Adventure Touring Motorcycles in Malaysia

Key Features

Start Option	Electric	Electric
Displacement	999 cc	937 cc
Maximum Power	210 hp	110 hp

Best Loan Offers

DP RM 27,900 Installment : RM 1,630 x 84 Months VIEW DECEMBER OFFERS

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

Photo Comparision

BMW S 1000 RR Slant Front View Full Image

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Ducati Desert X Slant Front View Full Image

Ducati Desert X Slant Rear View Full Image

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User Ratings & Review Comparison

	4.63/5 16 reviews	4.4/5 5 reviews
User Review Comparison	Pure Superbike Thrill on Malaysian Roads The S 1000 RR is the most exciting motorcycle I’ve ever owned. Its acceleration is brutal yet controlled, and the electronics package ensures... Read More J Jebat Sep 24, 2025 for BMW S 1000 RR	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... Read More I isfahann Sep 01, 2025 for Ducati Desert X

From The Experts

Things we like	The enhanced engine that transmits an outstanding performance The presence of shift cam technology offers an adaptable ride The CBU litre-class supersport is worth the price of the motorcycle Loaded with refined electronic assistance Read More	Reduced weight Excellent traction control Comes with 6 riding modes Read More
Things we don't like	The brake bike and feel could have been better The dealerships have a very limited reach to other countries The refinement of the engine is below average with its Japanese inline-four rivals. Read More	Security features could be more Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	999 cc	937 cc
Maximum Power	210 hp	110 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity	16.5 L	21 L
Engine Type	4 Cylinder, 4-Stroke ,Liquid Cooled Engine	L-Twin Cylinder, 4 Valves, 4-Stroke, Liquid-Cooled, Engine
Compression Ratio	13.3:1	13.3:1
Top Speed	300 kmph	--
Maximum Torque	113 Nm	92 Nm
Injection Type	Fuel Injection	--
Exhaust Pipes	4 Into 1 Exhaust	2 In 1 Exhaust
Clutch Type	Wet, Multi-Plate	Wet, Multi-Plate
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Bore X Stroke	80 mm x 49.7 mm	94 mm x 67.5 mm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
No. Of Cylinder	4	2
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
RPM at Maximum Power	13750 rpm	9250 rpm
RPM at Maximum Torque	11000 rpm	6500 rpm
Emission Control	--	Euro V
Valve Configuration	--	DOHC

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Dimension

Category	Super Sport	Adventure Touring
Wheel Base	1457 mm	1608 mm
Width	848 mm	--
Seat Height	824 mm	875 mm
Length	2073 mm	--
Height	1205 mm	--
Kerb Weight	210 kg	223 kg
Dry Weight	175 kg	202 kg
Gross Weight	407 kg	--
Seating Capacity	1	2
Ground Clearance	--	250 mm

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Fuel & Ignition

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

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension	Telescopic	USD Fork
Rear Suspension	Swing Arm	Monoshock

Electrical

Battery Voltage	12 V	12 V
Charger Type	No	--

Wheels & Tyres

Tyre Type	Runflat	Radial, Tubeless
Front Tyre	120/70 ZR17	90/90 R21
Rear Tyre	190/55 ZR17	150/70 R18
Front Wheel Size	R17	R21
Rear Wheel Size	R17	R18

Gear & Transmission

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

Safety & Security

ABS	Yes	Yes
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Stability Control	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	Yes
Riding Modes	Sport, Race Sport, Race	Street, Road Street, Road
Side Reflectors	Yes	--
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	--
Shutter Lock	No	--
Leg Guards	--	No
Launch Control	--	No
Engine Check Warning	--	Yes
Back Rest	--	No

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Console

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

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Chassis & Suspension

Body Frame Material	Alloy Alloy	Steel Steel
Seat Type	Single Seat Single Seat	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped
Body Frame Type	Bridge Type Bridge Type	Tubular steel trellis Frame Tubular steel trellis Frame
Chrome Garnish	Yes	--