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BMW F 900 GS Adventure vs Ducati Desmo450 EDX

The F 900 GS Adventure is ₹1.05 Lakh cheaper on these versions: ₹17.5 Lakh against ₹18.55 Lakh ex-showroom. Updated 13 Nov 2026.

BMW Motorrad

F 900 GS Adventure

From ₹17.5 Lakh
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Ducati

Desmo450 EDX

From ₹18.55 Lakh
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BMW F 900 GS AdventureStandard (Blackstorm Metallic) · ₹17.5 Lakh
Ducati Desmo450 EDXDesmo450 EDX · ₹18.55 Lakh

Head to head

On the versions picked above

Price

F 900 GS Adventure ₹17.5 Lakh (ahead)
Desmo450 EDX ₹18.55 Lakh

F 900 GS Adventure ₹1.05 lakh cheaper

Braking

F 900 GS Adventure ABS
Desmo450 EDX Not listed

Mileage

F 900 GS Adventure 22.7 kmpl
Desmo450 EDX Not published

Claimed

Power

F 900 GS Adventure 105 PS (ahead)
Desmo450 EDX 63.5 hp

Torque 93 vs 53.5 Nm

Weight

F 900 GS Adventure 246 kg
Desmo450 EDX 107 kg

Seat height 875 vs 970 mm

Versions

F 900 GS Adventure 2 (ahead)
Desmo450 EDX 1

Pick the F 900 GS Adventure for the lower price, more power and more versions.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹17.5 Lakh
₹18.55 Lakh
On-road in
₹19.35 Lakh
₹20.5 Lakh
EMI, 3 years, 20% down
₹51,412 a month
₹54,473 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
105 PS
63.5 hp
Torque
93 Nm
53.5 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Mileage
22.7 kmpl
Not published

Vehicle Details

Emission Standard
Not listed
BS6 Phase 2B

Engine & Transmission

Displacement
895 cc
449.6 cc
Engine
Parallel Twin, 4-Stroke, 4-Valve, DOHC, 270°/450° ignition offset
449.6cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled, Desmodromic valve actuation
Bore x Stroke
86.0 mm x 77.0 mm
96 mm x 62.1 mm
Compression Ratio
13.1:1
13.5:1
Cooling
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Gears
6 Speed Manual (1D 5U)
5-speed with up-only quickshifter
Clutch
Multiplate wet clutch with anti-hopping slipper system
Multi-plate, hydraulically operated
Drivetrain
Chain Drive (O-ring chain with 17/44 gearing)
Chain drive

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Brakes
Twin 305 mm floating discs, 2-piston floating calipers
260 mm single disc, 2-piston floating caliper
Rear Brakes
Single 265 mm disc, 1-piston floating caliper
240 mm single disc, 1-piston floating caliper
Braking System
BMW Motorrad ABS Pro
No ABS (traction control and engine brake control)
Wheels
Cross-spoke wheels, 2.15 x 21 front and 4.25 x 17 rear
Spoke, 21-inch front, 18-inch rear
Front Tyre
90/90-21
Pirelli Scorpion XC Mid-Soft 80/100-21
Rear Tyre
150/70 R17
Pirelli Scorpion XC Mid-Soft 110/100-18
Front Suspension
Upside-down fork, 43 mm, preload, rebound and compression adjustable, 230 mm travel
Showa 49 mm upside-down fork, Dark Kashima coated, springs and damping retuned for enduro use, 310 mm travel
Rear Suspension
Cast aluminium swingarm, WAD spring strut, hydraulic preload and rebound adjustable, 215 mm travel
Showa monoshock, 301 mm travel
Frame
Bridge-type frame, steel shell construction
Aluminium chassis, shared with the Desmo450 MX Factory
Wheelbase
1,585 mm
1,494 mm

Dimensions & Storage

Length
2,300 mm
Not listed
Width
939 mm
Not listed
Height
1,437 mm
Not listed
Seat Height
875 mm
970 mm
Kerb Weight
246 kg
107.1 kg, wet without fuel
Fuel Tank
23 L
8.5 litres
Seat Type
Two-piece stepped comfort touring seat
Single-piece enduro seat

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes
2 Modes Standard (Rain, Road) + Riding Modes Pro (Dynamic, Enduro, Enduro Pro)
Two power modes and two riding modes
Quickshifter
Optional (Shift Assistant Pro bi-directional)
Bi-directional (Ducati Quick Shift)

Instruments & Tech

Instrument Cluster
6.5-inch Full-Colour TFT Display with BMW Connectivity
Hour meter
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes BMW Motorrad Connected
Not listed
Navigation
Yes Turn-by-Turn via Connected App
No
USB Charging
Yes USB Port & 12V Socket
Not listed

Lights

Headlights
Full LED with DRL
Not listed
Tail Lights
Full LED
Not listed
Turn Indicators
Full LED (Auto-cancelling)
Not listed

Choice

Versions
2 versions
1 version
Price range
₹17.5 Lakh to ₹18 Lakh
₹18.55 Lakh
Colours
2 colours
Not listed

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Petrol, manual

Standard (Blackstorm Metallic)₹17.5 Lakh Desmo450 EDX₹18.55 Lakh Desmo450 EDX ₹1.05 lakh more

On-road price by city

F 900 GS Adventure Standard (Blackstorm Metallic) against Desmo450 EDX Desmo450 EDX

MumbaiF 900 GS Adventure ₹1.19 lakh less

F 900 GS Adventure ₹20.05 Lakh
Desmo450 EDX ₹21.24 Lakh

PuneF 900 GS Adventure ₹1.19 lakh less

F 900 GS Adventure ₹20.05 Lakh
Desmo450 EDX ₹21.24 Lakh

New DelhiF 900 GS Adventure ₹1.15 lakh less

F 900 GS Adventure ₹19.35 Lakh
Desmo450 EDX ₹20.5 Lakh

BengaluruF 900 GS Adventure ₹1.26 lakh less

F 900 GS Adventure ₹21.1 Lakh
Desmo450 EDX ₹22.36 Lakh

ChennaiF 900 GS Adventure ₹1.19 lakh less

F 900 GS Adventure ₹20.05 Lakh
Desmo450 EDX ₹21.24 Lakh

HyderabadF 900 GS Adventure ₹1.26 lakh less

F 900 GS Adventure ₹21.1 Lakh
Desmo450 EDX ₹22.36 Lakh

AhmedabadF 900 GS Adventure ₹1.13 lakh less

F 900 GS Adventure ₹18.99 Lakh
Desmo450 EDX ₹20.13 Lakh

KolkataF 900 GS Adventure ₹1.17 lakh less

F 900 GS Adventure ₹19.7 Lakh
Desmo450 EDX ₹20.87 Lakh

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the F 900 GS Adventure or the Desmo450 EDX?

The F 900 GS Adventure, by ₹1.05 lakh on the versions compared here: F 900 GS Adventure Standard (Blackstorm Metallic) at ₹17.5 Lakh against Desmo450 EDX Desmo450 EDX at ₹18.55 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹19.35 Lakh against ₹20.5 Lakh.

Which is more powerful?

The F 900 GS Adventure Standard (Blackstorm Metallic) makes 105 PS and 93 Nm and the Desmo450 EDX Desmo450 EDX makes 63.5 hp and 53.5 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹51,412 a month for the F 900 GS Adventure and ₹54,473 for the Desmo450 EDX, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 3 years at 12%.

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