BMW F 900 GS 2026 vs. Ducati DesertX 2026
BMW F 900 GS 2026
Ducati DesertX 2026
Overview - BMW F 900 GS 2026 vs Ducati DesertX 2026
BMW F 900 GS 2026
Ducati DesertX 2026
Technical Specifications BMW F 900 GS 2026 compared to Ducati DesertX 2026
Pros and Cons in comparison
Pros and Cons in comparison
BMW F 900 GS 2026
The F 900 GS feels completely different to its direct predecessor, the F 850 GS. Instead of a sedate all-rounder, with the Enduro Pro package it has become an agile adventure bike with considerable off-road capabilities. Uncomplicated yet powerful, it can be ridden on and off the beaten track. However, it only really comes into its own with a few accessories. The Enduro Pro package and Dynamic package are almost mandatory purchases, which also pushes the price up. All in all, a remarkable reorientation of BMW's in-line two-cylinder enduro bike.
Ducati DesertX 2026
The 2026 Ducati DesertX combines sporting precision with serious off-road capability. Its new 890-cm³ V2 engine pulls cleanly right from low revs, whilst still delivering that burst of power at high rpms that you’d expect from a Ducati. The transparent KYB suspension, the neutral active ergonomics, the finely modulated Brembo brakes and the superbly tuned Advanced Rider Assistance Systems inspire a great deal of confidence on both tarmac and loose surfaces. Enduro bike and Rally modes are fitted as standard, and the traction control intervenes unobtrusively. Limitations become apparent in terms of long-distance comfort, the only mediocre wind protection, the high seating position and occasional quickshifter glitches. In Austria, the significant price difference also detracts from what is otherwise a very well-rounded package.
