2020 Ducati Diavel 1260 S vs 2021 BMW R 18

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2020 Ducati Diavel 1260 S 2020 Ducati Diavel 1260 S

Custom / cruiser

Engine
Four stroke, Testastretta DVT (Desmodromic Variable Timing), 90° L-Twin, 4 Desmodromically actuated valves per cylinder, dual spark
Power
159 hp / 117 kW @ 9500 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
244 kg / 538 lbs
2021 BMW R 18 2021 BMW R 18

Custom / cruiser

Engine
Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, Pushrod-actuated OHV w/ two camshafts, 4 valves per cylinder
Power
67 kW / 91 hp @ 4750 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
345 kg / 760.5 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year20202021
Make ModelDucati Diavel 1260 SBMW R 18
Dimensions
Seat Height780 mm / 30.7 in690 mm / 27.2 in
Wheelbase1600 mm / 63.0 in1731 mm / 68.1 in
Length-2440 mm / 36 in
Width-964 mm / 37.9 in with mirrors
Weights & Capacities
Dry Weight (kg)214-
Wet Weight (kg)244 345
Dry Weight214 kg / 481 lbs-
Fuel Capacity17 Litres / 4.5 US gal16 Litres / 4.2 US gal
Wet Weight244 kg / 538 lbs345 kg / 760.5 lbs
Performance
Max Power159 hp / 117 kW @ 9500 rpm67 kW / 91 hp @ 4750 rpm
Max Torque128.9 Nm / 95 lb-ft @ 7500 rpm158 Nm / 116 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm
Engine
Displacement1262 cc / 77 cu-in1802 cc / 110 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, Testastretta DVT (Desmodromic Variable Timing), 90° L-Twin, 4 Desmodromically actuated valves per cylinder, dual sparkFour stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, Pushrod-actuated OHV w/ two camshafts, 4 valves per cylinder
Bore x Stroke106 x 71.5 mm107.1 X 100 mm
Compression Ratio13.0:19.6:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledAir/water cooled
EmissionsEuro4Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, EU5 exhaust standard
Engine Management-BMS-O
ExhaustStainless steel pipes and single muffler with twin tail pipes, Catalytic converter and 2 lambda probes-
Fuel InductionElectronic fuel injection system, Øeq 56 mm elliptical throttle bodies with Ride-by-Wire systemFuel injection, 48 mm Throttle valves
Fuel Type-Premium unleaded (95-98 RON)
IgnitionElectronic-
Intake / Outlet Valve Diameter-41.2 x 35.0 mm
Lubrication-Wet sump
StarterElectricElectric, 1.5 kW
EV Specifics
Battery Capacity-12/26 V/Ah maintenance-free
Drivetrain
ClutchSlipper and self-servo wet multiplate clutch with hydraulic controlHydraulically activated single-disc dry clutch
Final DriveChain, Front sprocket Z15, Rear sprocket Z43Shaft, Final Drive 3.091
Gear Ratios1st 37/15, 2nd 30/17, 3rd 27/20, 4th 24/22, 5th 23/24, 6th 22/251st 2,438 / 2nd 1,696 / 3rd 1,296 / 4th 1,065 / 5th 0,903 / 6th 0,784
Primary DriveStraight cut gears, Ratio 1.84:1-
Primary Drive Ratios-1.16
Transmission / Drive6-SpeedConstant-mesh 6-speed
Chassis
Frame TypeTubular steel trellis frameConstruction type Double-loop steel tube frame
Suspension - Front48 mm USD Öhlins adjustable fork, TiN treatment49 mm Telescopic fork, Non-adjustable
Suspension - RearÖhlins fully adjustable monoshock, Aluminium casted single-sided swingarmCantilevered spring-preload adjustable shock
Rake27°32.7°
Steering Head Angle-57.3°
Trail120 mm / 4.7 in150 mm / 5.9 in
Wheel Travel - Front120 mm / 4.7 in120 mm / 4.7 in
Wheel Travel - Rear110 mm / 4.33 in80 mm / 3.5 in
Electronics
Equipment / FeaturesÖhlins fully adjustable suspension, Ducati Quick Shift up/down Evo (DQS), Cruise control, Ducati Power Launch Evo (DPL), Hands-Free, Backlit handlebar switches, 3.5″ TFT colour display, Full LED lighting system, Daytime Running | Safety Equipment Riding Modes, Power Modes, Ducati Safety Pack (Cornering ABS Evo, Ducati Traction Control Evo DTC), Ducati Wheelie Control Evo (DWC), Cruise control, Ducati Power Launch Evo (DPL), Hands-Free, Backlit handlebar switches, 3.5″ TFT colour display, Full LED lighting system, Self cancelling turn indicators-
Electrical Systems
Alternator-600W
Headlight-LED low beam with projection module LED high beam with projection module
Instrumentation3.5 in TFT colour display and dedicated warning light display-
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2 x 320mm semi-floating discs, Radially mounted Brembo monobloc 4-piston M4.32 callipers, PR18/19 radial master cylinder2X 300mm discs
Brakes - RearSingle 265mm disc, 2-piston Brembo floating calliperSingle 300mm disc
ABSCornering ABS EvoBMW Motorrad Integral ABS (part-integral)
Tyres - Front120/70 ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso II120/70 R 19 or B 19 (manufacturer-dependent)
Tyres - Rear240/45 ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso II180/65 B 16
WheelsLight alloy, casted and machined,Spoked
Wheels - Front3.50 x 173.5 x 19
Wheels - Rear8.00 x 175.0 x 16