BMW F 900 GS Adventure 2024 vs. Ducati DesertX Discovery 2024

BMW F 900 GS Adventure 2024

Ducati DesertX Discovery 2024

Technical Specifications BMW F 900 GS Adventure 2024 compared to Ducati DesertX Discovery 2024

BMW F 900 GS Adventure 2024

Ducati DesertX Discovery 2024

BMW F 900 GS Adventure 2024

Ducati DesertX Discovery 2024

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	V
Bore	Bore	86 mm	Bore	94 mm
Stroke	Stroke	77 mm	Stroke	67.5 mm
Engine power	Engine power	105 HP	Engine power	110 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,250 rpm
Torque	Torque	93 Nm	Torque	92 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	13.1	Compression Ratio	13.3
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping
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	DOHC	Valves	Desmodromic, 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	895 ccm	Displacement	937 ccm

Brakes Rear

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

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	43 mm	Diameter	46 mm
Travel	Travel	230 mm	Travel	230 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Travel	Travel	215 mm	Travel	220 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound
Material	Material	Aluminium	Material	Aluminium

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Twin Tube, Load-bearing engine	Frame type	Tubular
Rake	Rake	62 degree	Rake	62.4 degree
Trail	Trail	124.6 mm	Trail	122 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	305 mm	Diameter	320 mm
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Four pistons
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Semi-Schwimmsattel
Actuation	Actuation	Hydraulic	Actuation	Hydraulic

Assistance Systems

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

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	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,593 mm	Wheelbase	1,608 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	875 mm	Seat Height	875 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	23 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	21 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A2, A

Equipment

Equipment	Equipment	Heated grips, LED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, TFT display, Windscreen adjustable	Equipment	Connectivity, Heated grips, LED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, TFT display

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW F 900 GS Adventure 2024

The small Adventure looks really big even next to an R 1300 GS. The bike offers a high level of riding comfort combined with accessible handling. However, due to the huge tank and the ponderous front end, it loses a significant advantage of the F 900 GS - it is not a lighter-footed alternative to a large Adventure.

Practical features

high range

pleasantly controllable engine

great electronics package

great riding comfort

pleasant ergonomics

easy handling

Off-road and when manoeuvring, the bike feels tiring and heavy

the bike looks cumbersome and clumsy

Ducati DesertX Discovery 2024

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Average Market Price BMW F 900 GS Adventure vs Ducati DesertX Discovery

Price BMW F 900 GS Adventure

Model year

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Price Ducati DesertX Discovery

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BMW F 900 GS Adventure 2024 vs. Ducati DesertX Discovery 2024

Technical Specifications BMW F 900 GS Adventure 2024 compared to Ducati DesertX Discovery 2024

Engine and Drive Train

Brakes Rear

Suspension Front

Suspension Rear

Chassis

Brakes Front

Assistance Systems

Dimensions and Weights

Equipment

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW F 900 GS Adventure 2024

Ducati DesertX Discovery 2024

Price Comparison Average Market Price BMW F 900 GS Adventure vs Ducati DesertX Discovery

Price BMW F 900 GS Adventure

Price Ducati DesertX Discovery

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