BMW F 450 GS 2026 vs. Ducati DesertX 2024

Technical Specifications BMW F 450 GS 2026 compared to Ducati DesertX 2024

BMW F 450 GS 2026

Ducati DesertX 2024

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BMW F 450 GS 2026

Ducati DesertX 2024

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	V
Bore	Bore	72 mm	Bore	94 mm
Stroke	Stroke	51.6 mm	Stroke	67.5 mm
Engine power	Engine power	48 HP	Engine power	110 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,750 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,250 rpm
Torque	Torque	43 Nm	Torque	92 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,750 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	13	Compression Ratio	13.3
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Degrees	Degrees	135	Degrees	90
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, Drag lever	Valves	Desmodromic, DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Can be restricted for A2 licence	Can be restricted for A2 licence		Can be restricted for A2 licence	Yes
Displacement	Displacement	420 ccm	Displacement	937 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Brand	Brand	Kayaba	Brand	Kayaba
Diameter	Diameter	43 mm	Diameter	46 mm
Travel	Travel	180 mm	Travel	230 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Brand	Brand	Kayaba	Brand	Kayaba
Travel	Travel	180 mm	Travel	220 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound
Material	Material	Aluminium	Material	Aluminium

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular, Load-bearing engine	Frame type	Tubular
Rake	Rake	28.1 degree	Rake	62.4 degree
Trail	Trail	115 mm	Trail	122 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	310 mm	Diameter	320 mm
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Shock mount	Shock mount	Fixed caliper	Shock mount	Semi-Schwimmsattel
Actuation	Actuation	Hydraulic	Actuation	Hydraulic
Technology	Technology	Monoblock	Technology	radial, Monoblock

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	240 mm	Diameter	265 mm
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Cornering ABS, 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	100 mm	Front tyre width	90 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	90 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	21 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	130 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	80 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,465 mm	Wheelbase	1,608 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	845 mm	Seat Height	875 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	14 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	21 l
Range	Range	368 km	Range	375 km
Combined CO2 emissions	Combined CO2 emissions	88 g/km	Combined CO2 emissions	133 g/km
Combined fuel consumption	Combined fuel consumption	3.8 l/100km	Combined fuel consumption	5.6 l/100km

Equipment

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