Ducati DesertX 2022 vs. BMW F 800 GS 2018

Ducati DesertX 2022

BMW F 800 GS 2018

Overview - Ducati DesertX 2022 vs BMW F 800 GS 2018

Ducati DesertX 2022

BMW F 800 GS 2018

Built for Adventure.

The TKC70 Rocks is built for the long haul and rocky trail.

Details

Technical Specifications Ducati DesertX 2022 compared to BMW F 800 GS 2018

Ducati DesertX 2022

BMW F 800 GS 2018

Ducati DesertX 2022

BMW F 800 GS 2018

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	V	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	94 mm	Bore	82 mm
Stroke	Stroke	67.5 mm	Stroke	75.6 mm
Engine power	Engine power	110 HP	Engine power	85 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,250 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	92 Nm	Torque	83 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	5,750 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	13.3	Compression Ratio	12
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	Desmodromic, DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Can be restricted for A2 licence	Can be restricted for A2 licence	Yes	Can be restricted for A2 licence	Yes
Displacement	Displacement	937 ccm	Displacement	798 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	46 mm	Diameter	43 mm
Travel	Travel	230 mm	Travel	230 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Travel	Travel	220 mm	Travel	215 mm
Material	Material	Aluminium	Material	Aluminium

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Tubular, Load-bearing engine
Rake	Rake	62.4 degree	Rake	64 degree
Trail	Trail	122 mm	Trail	117 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	320 mm	Diameter	300 mm
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Double piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Semi-Schwimmsattel	Shock mount	Floating caliper
Actuation	Actuation	Hydraulic	Actuation	Hydraulic

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	265 mm	Diameter	265 mm
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Single piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Shift assistant with blipper, Cruise control, Traction control, Anti-wheelie	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Suspension electronically adjustable

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	90 mm	Front tyre width	90 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	90 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	21 inch	Front tyre diameter	21 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,608 mm	Wheelbase	1,573 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	875 mm	Seat Height	880 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	223 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	217 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	21 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	16 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A2, A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Ducati DesertX 2022

The first real enduro of the modern era from Ducati has succeeded - and how! A heart-warming design in the look of the glorious 90s Dakar bikes but packed with noble components and state-of-the-art technology. The high-quality and stable chassis concept really comes into its own in both on- and off-road use. The DesertX immediately conveys an unbelievably confident and safe riding feeling. The straddle that Ducati has managed with the suspension elements is also admirable, whether on or off road, it simply feels good.

great chassis with fully adjustable suspension

sophisticated driving modes

powerful engine

powerful brake

well thought-out detail solutions

extensive standard equipment

Smooth running of the engine in the lower rev range

Suspension response slightly behind that of the fork

Very high, non-adjustable seat height

Little space and no handholds for pillion passenger