BMW F 900 GS versus Ducati Desert X
BMW F 900 GS
Reise-Enduro
Ducati Desert X
Reise-Enduro
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Built von 2023 bis 2024~
Built von 2022 bis 2024~
RRP 13.750 €
RRP 16.790 €
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Competitors
Pros:
- really off-road travel enduro
- already in series production with good equipment
- very good brakes
- Very good driving performance
- great ergonomics for standing riders
- many useful off-road features
Pros:
- adult appearance
- technically (almost) fully equipped
- Engine with pressure and character
- wonderful suction noise
- drives equally well on road and off-road
- Long warranty and service intervals
Cons:
- slightly smaller tank, range could be better
- Seat very firm
- Turbulence on the helmet from 100 km/h
Cons:
- Quickshifter smooth only at higher speeds
- Accessories sometimes very expensive
- Heated grips not standard
- moderate wind protection
Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 1.590 mm
Length : 2.270 mm Height : 1.393 mm
Seat : 870 mm until : 890 mm
Weight : 219 (max: 445 ) kg
Length : 2.270 mm Height : 1.393 mm
Seat : 870 mm until : 890 mm
Weight : 219 (max: 445 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.608 mm
Length : 2.390 mm Height : 1.425 mm
Seat : 875 mm
Weight : 223 kg
Length : 2.390 mm Height : 1.425 mm
Seat : 875 mm
Weight : 223 kg
Engine
Motor design: 2-cylinder four-stroke engine 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 895 ccm
Hub: 77 mm
Hole: 86 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 895 ccm
Hub: 77 mm
Hole: 86 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Motor design: V2 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 937 ccm
Hub: 68 mm
Hole: 94 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 937 ccm
Hub: 68 mm
Hole: 94 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Performance
Maximum speed: 200 km/h
Performance: 105 HP at 8.500 U/Min
Torque: 93 NM bei 6.750 U/Min Tank contents: 15 Litre
Consumption: 4 l
Reach: 330 km
Performance: 105 HP at 8.500 U/Min
Torque: 93 NM bei 6.750 U/Min Tank contents: 15 Litre
Consumption: 4 l
Reach: 330 km
Maximum speed: 240 km/h
Performance: 110 HP at 9.250 U/Min
Torque: 92 NM bei 6.500 U/Min Tank contents: 21 Litre
Consumption: 6 l
Reach: 375 km
Performance: 110 HP at 9.250 U/Min
Torque: 92 NM bei 6.500 U/Min Tank contents: 21 Litre
Consumption: 6 l
Reach: 375 km
Chassis
Frame type:
Bridge frame in shell construction (steel) Front suspension:
Upside-down fork, diameter 43 mm, spring base manually adjustable, rebound and compression damping adjustable (travel 230 mm) Rear suspension:
directly articulated WAD central shock absorber, hydraulically adjustable spring base, adjustable rebound damping (travel 215 mm)
Rear suspension:
Aluminum two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 90/90 R21
Rear tyres: 150/70 R17
Bridge frame in shell construction (steel) Front suspension:
Upside-down fork, diameter 43 mm, spring base manually adjustable, rebound and compression damping adjustable (travel 230 mm) Rear suspension:
directly articulated WAD central shock absorber, hydraulically adjustable spring base, adjustable rebound damping (travel 215 mm)
Rear suspension:
Aluminum two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 90/90 R21
Rear tyres: 150/70 R17
Frame type:
Tubular space frame (steel) Front suspension:
KYB USD 46 mm, fully adjustable (travel 230 mm) Rear suspension:
KYB Monoshock, fully adjustable (travel 220 mm)
Rear suspension:
Alu two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 90/90-21
Rear tyres: 150/70R18
Tubular space frame (steel) Front suspension:
KYB USD 46 mm, fully adjustable (travel 230 mm) Rear suspension:
KYB Monoshock, fully adjustable (travel 220 mm)
Rear suspension:
Alu two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 90/90-21
Rear tyres: 150/70R18
Brakes
Front brake
Double disc brake, floating discs, diameter 305 mm, 2-piston floating caliper (∅ 305 mm) Rear brake
Single disc brake, diameter 265 mm, 1-piston floating caliper (∅ 265 mm)
Double disc brake, floating discs, diameter 305 mm, 2-piston floating caliper (∅ 305 mm) Rear brake
Single disc brake, diameter 265 mm, 1-piston floating caliper (∅ 265 mm)
Front brake
Double disc, Brembo monobloc calipers (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, Brembo two-piston caliper (∅ 265 mm)
Double disc, Brembo monobloc calipers (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, Brembo two-piston caliper (∅ 265 mm)
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Conclusion - what sticks
Ducati has achieved a great success with the Desert X. The machine can do a lot, but is not exactly a bargain. Whether so much technology has to be in an off-road travel enduro is certainly not without controversy. There will be both parties, namely those who say: "Too much stuff" and those who say: "Cool, finally modern technology on a real terrain machine".The test bike was kindly provided by Ducati Hamburg . There is the Desert X as a demonstrator and may be very gladly driven by you. Or you just drop by Ducati Hamburg and enjoy the beguiling sight of Italian motorcycle building art. You will certainly stop in front of the Superleggera. Take coffee, enjoy it and check your account balance! And remember: We only live once and life is damn short.
