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Ducati Scrambler Nightshift vs BMW R18
Complete specifications comparison to help you choose
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Ducati Scrambler Nightshift vs BMW R18 - Detailed Analysis
🏍️ Ducati Scrambler Nightshift vs BMW R18 - Complete Comparison Guide 2025
Deciding between the Ducati Scrambler Nightshift and BMW R18? This comprehensive comparison covers everything you need to know to make the right choice for your motorcycle needs in Bangladesh.
💰 Price Comparison Bangladesh 2025
The Ducati Scrambler Nightshift is priced at 4,000,000 BDT while the BMW R18 costs 3,500,000 BDT. The Ducati Scrambler Nightshift is 500,000 BDT more expensive. Both bikes offer excellent value in their respective segments.
🔧 Technical Specifications
The Ducati Scrambler Nightshift features a N/Acc engine from Ducati, making it a strong contender in the Cafe Racer category. The BMW R18 comes with a N/Acc engine from BMW, positioning it well in the Cruiser segment.
⚡ Key Comparison Points
- Brand Reputation: Ducati vs BMW - Both established names in Bangladesh
- Engine Capacity: N/Acc vs N/Acc
- Price Point: 4,000,000 BDT vs 3,500,000 BDT
- Bike Category: Cafe Racer vs Cruiser
- Target Market: Different riding preferences and budgets
🎯 Which Motorcycle to Choose?
Choose Ducati Scrambler Nightshift if you prefer Ducati's engineering, Cafe Racer characteristics, and the 4,000,000 BDT price point suits your budget.
Choose BMW R18 if BMW's reputation, Cruiser features, and 3,500,000 BDT pricing align better with your requirements.
🏆 Final Recommendation
Both motorcycles have strong dealer networks in Bangladesh. Consider test riding both bikes before making your final decision. Factor in after-sales service, spare parts availability, and fuel efficiency based on your specific usage pattern.
💡 Expert Tip: Visit authorized dealers in Dhaka, Chittagong, or your local area to experience both bikes firsthand and negotiate the best price including insurance and registration.
Ducati Scrambler Nightshift
৳2,700,000
VS
BMW R18
৳4,500,000
Complete Specifications Comparison
Basic Information
Engine Type
L-twin
Air/oil-cooled two-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine
Engine Type
L-twin
Air/oil-cooled two-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine
Controller Type
ECU
N/A
Controller Type
ECU
N/A
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Clutch Type
Slipper clutch
Single-disc dry clutch
Clutch Type
Slipper clutch
Single-disc dry clutch
Drive Type
Chain
Shaft Drive
Drive Type
Chain
Shaft Drive
Brand
Ducati
BMW
Brand
Ducati
BMW
Model
Scrambler Nightshift
R18
Model
Scrambler Nightshift
R18
Bike Name
Scrambler Nightshift
BMW R18
Bike Name
Scrambler Nightshift
BMW R18
Model Year
2022
2026
Model Year
2022
2026
Category/Type
Naked
Cruiser
Category/Type
Naked
Cruiser
Country of Origin
Italy
Germany
Country of Origin
Italy
Germany
Assembly Location
Bologna, Italy
Berlin, Germany
Assembly Location
Bologna, Italy
Berlin, Germany
Status
Available
Available
Status
Available
Available
Colors Available
Dark Stealth, Ocean Drive
Black Storm Metallic, Two-Tone Red, Blue, More
Colors Available
Dark Stealth, Ocean Drive
Black Storm Metallic, Two-Tone Red, Blue, More
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Lead-acid
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Lead-acid
Charger Type
N/A
N/A
Charger Type
N/A
N/A
Seat Type
Standard
Two-level
Seat Type
Standard
Two-level
Handle Type
Clip-on
Wide cruiser
Handle Type
Clip-on
Wide cruiser
Frame Type
Steel trellis
Double-cradle steel frame with screwed-on underbeams
Frame Type
Steel trellis
Double-cradle steel frame with screwed-on underbeams
Swingarm Type
Aluminium
Twin-sided
Swingarm Type
Aluminium
Twin-sided
Engine & Performance
Displacement (cc)
803
1802
Displacement (cc)
803
1802
Maximum Power
73.8
91 hp at 4,750 rpm
Maximum Power
73.8
91 hp at 4,750 rpm
Maximum Torque
66.2
163 Nm at 3,000 rpm
Maximum Torque
66.2
163 Nm at 3,000 rpm
Peak Power
73.8
91 HP
Peak Power
73.8
91 HP
Number of Cylinders
2
2
Number of Cylinders
2
2
Valve Configuration
Desmodromic
OHV (Overhead valves), pushrod-actuated
Valve Configuration
Desmodromic
OHV (Overhead valves), pushrod-actuated
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Bore
88
107.1 mm
Bore
88
107.1 mm
Stroke
66
100 mm
Stroke
66
100 mm
Bore x Stroke
88 x 66
107.1 mm x 100 mm
Bore x Stroke
88 x 66
107.1 mm x 100 mm
Compression Ratio
11:1
9.6:1
Compression Ratio
11:1
9.6:1
Cooling System
Air and oil cooled
Air/Oil Cooled
Cooling System
Air and oil cooled
Air/Oil Cooled
Fuel Supply System
Electronic fuel injection
Electronic intake pipe injection / digital engine management: BMS-O with throttle-by-wire
Fuel Supply System
Electronic fuel injection
Electronic intake pipe injection / digital engine management: BMS-O with throttle-by-wire
Ignition System
Electronic
Electronic
Ignition System
Electronic
Electronic
Engine Layout
V-twin
Opposed Twin (Boxer)
Engine Layout
V-twin
Opposed Twin (Boxer)
Engine Oil Grade
SAE 15W-50
15W-50 (recommended)
Engine Oil Grade
SAE 15W-50
15W-50 (recommended)
Valve Adjustment Interval
12000
10000
Valve Adjustment Interval
12000
10000
Starting System
Electric
Electric
Starting System
Electric
Electric
Engine Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
Engine Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
Power-to-Weight Ratio
0.35
0.26 HP/kg
Power-to-Weight Ratio
0.35
0.26 HP/kg
Power Consumption
N/A
N/A
Power Consumption
N/A
N/A
Motor Power
N/A
N/A
Motor Power
N/A
N/A
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 5+
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 5+
Battery Power
12
N/A
Battery Power
12
N/A
Power Mode Indicator
Yes
Yes
Power Mode Indicator
Yes
Yes
Fuel & Mileage
Engine Oil Capacity
2.5
4.2
Engine Oil Capacity
2.5
4.2
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5
16 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5
16 L
Fuel Economy
5.5
5.6 L/100km
Fuel Economy
5.5
5.6 L/100km
Average Mileage
17.0
17.8 kmpl
Average Mileage
17.0
17.8 kmpl
Mileage City
17
13
Mileage City
17
13
Mileage Highway
21
16
Mileage Highway
21
16
Load Capacity
170
215 kg
Load Capacity
170
215 kg
Battery Capacity
128.0
1226.0
Battery Capacity
128.0
1226.0
Range
250
240 km (approx.)
Range
250
240 km (approx.)
Range Indicator
Yes
Yes
Range Indicator
Yes
Yes
Range Per Charge (Eco)
N/A
N/A
Range Per Charge (Eco)
N/A
N/A
Range Per Charge (Normal)
N/A
N/A
Range Per Charge (Normal)
N/A
N/A
Range Per Charge (Sport)
N/A
N/A
Range Per Charge (Sport)
N/A
N/A
Low Fuel Warning
Yes
Yes
Low Fuel Warning
Yes
Yes
Performance & Speed
Top Speed
125
Over 180 km/h
Top Speed
125
Over 180 km/h
Acceleration (0-60)
~2.5 sec (est.)
~2.5 sec (estimated)
Acceleration (0-60)
~2.5 sec (est.)
~2.5 sec (estimated)
Acceleration (0-100)
4.3
~5.0 sec (estimated)
Acceleration (0-100)
4.3
~5.0 sec (estimated)
Quick Shifter
No
No
Quick Shifter
No
No
Launch Control
No
No
Launch Control
No
No
Traction Control
Yes
Automatic Stability Control (ASC)
Traction Control
Yes
Automatic Stability Control (ASC)
Transmission & Drive
Number of Gears
6
6
Number of Gears
6
6
Gear Pattern
1-N-2-3-4-5-6
1-N-2-3-4-5-6
Gear Pattern
1-N-2-3-4-5-6
1-N-2-3-4-5-6
Gear Ratios
6-speed
6-speed
Gear Ratios
6-speed
6-speed
Primary Drive
Gear
Cardan shaft
Primary Drive
Gear
Cardan shaft
Final Drive
Chain
Exposed Cardan Shaft
Final Drive
Chain
Exposed Cardan Shaft
Drive Chain/Belt Type
Chain
Cardan shaft
Drive Chain/Belt Type
Chain
Cardan shaft
Chain/Belt Life
20000
N/A
Chain/Belt Life
20000
N/A
Dimensions & Weight
Overall Length
2100
2440 mm
Overall Length
2100
2440 mm
Overall Width
890
964 mm
Overall Width
890
964 mm
Overall Height
1165
1232 mm
Overall Height
1165
1232 mm
Wheelbase
1445
1731 mm
Wheelbase
1445
1731 mm
Ground Clearance
150
150
Ground Clearance
150
150
Seat Height
798
690 mm
Seat Height
798
690 mm
Step-up Seat Height
795 mm
N/A
Step-up Seat Height
795 mm
N/A
Kerb Weight
190
345 kg
Kerb Weight
190
345 kg
Gross Weight
210
560 kg
Gross Weight
210
560 kg
Battery Weight
~3 kg
~8 kg
Battery Weight
~3 kg
~8 kg
Brakes & Safety
Front Brake Type
Disc
Twin disc brake
Front Brake Type
Disc
Twin disc brake
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Single disc brake
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Single disc brake
Front Brake Size
330
300 mm
Front Brake Size
330
300 mm
Rear Brake Size
245
300 mm
Rear Brake Size
245
300 mm
ABS Type
Dual-channel
BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (partially integral)
ABS Type
Dual-channel
BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (partially integral)
Brake Pad Life
12000
1500020000
Brake Pad Life
12000
1500020000
Braking Distance
42
~40 m (from 100 km/h, est.)
Braking Distance
42
~40 m (from 100 km/h, est.)
Regenerative Braking
N/A
N/A
Regenerative Braking
N/A
N/A
Anti-Theft System
No
Immobilizer
Anti-Theft System
No
Immobilizer
Central Lock
No
No
Central Lock
No
No
Remote Lock
No
No
Remote Lock
No
No
Handle Lock
Yes
Yes
Handle Lock
Yes
Yes
Steering Lock
Yes
Yes
Steering Lock
Yes
Yes
Suspension & Handling
Front Suspension Type
Upside down fork
Telescopic fork
Front Suspension Type
Upside down fork
Telescopic fork
Rear Suspension Type
Twin shock
Steel swinging fork with central shock strut
Rear Suspension Type
Twin shock
Steel swinging fork with central shock strut
Front Suspension Travel
150
120 mm
Front Suspension Travel
150
120 mm
Rear Suspension Travel
150
90 mm
Rear Suspension Travel
150
90 mm
Adjustable Controls
Yes (rear preload)
Yes (handbrake & clutch levers)
Adjustable Controls
Yes (rear preload)
Yes (handbrake & clutch levers)
Climbing Ability
N/A
N/A
Climbing Ability
N/A
N/A
Wheels & Tires
Front Tyre Size
110/80 R18
120/70 R19
Front Tyre Size
110/80 R18
120/70 R19
Rear Tyre Size
180/55 R17
180/55 B18
Rear Tyre Size
180/55 R17
180/55 B18
Front Wheel Size
18
19
Front Wheel Size
18
19
Rear Wheel Size
17
18
Rear Wheel Size
17
18
Tyre Type
Radial
Tubeless
Tyre Type
Radial
Tubeless
Tyre Brand
Pirelli MT 60 RS
Metzeler (varies)
Tyre Brand
Pirelli MT 60 RS
Metzeler (varies)
Tyre Life
1500020000
15000
Tyre Life
1500020000
15000
Wheel Type
Aluminium alloy
Cast Aluminum / Spoke
Wheel Type
Aluminium alloy
Cast Aluminum / Spoke
Wheel Material
Spoked
Cast aluminum
Wheel Material
Spoked
Cast aluminum
Electrical & Battery
Motor Efficiency
N/A
N/A
Motor Efficiency
N/A
N/A
Motor Life
N/A
N/A
Motor Life
N/A
N/A
Motor Placement
N/A
N/A
Motor Placement
N/A
N/A
Motor Controller
N/A
N/A
Motor Controller
N/A
N/A
Controller Voltage
N/A
N/A
Controller Voltage
N/A
N/A
Controller Life
N/A
N/A
Controller Life
N/A
N/A
Battery Voltage
12
12.0
Battery Voltage
12
12.0
Battery Rating
12V
12V, 26Ah
Battery Rating
12V
12V, 26Ah
Battery Life
5
35
Battery Life
5
35
Battery Warranty
2
1 year (typical)
Battery Warranty
2
1 year (typical)
Battery Removable
Yes
Yes
Battery Removable
Yes
Yes
Battery Replacement Cost
N/A
1500025000
Battery Replacement Cost
N/A
1500025000
Battery Health Check
Yes
No
Battery Health Check
Yes
No
Battery Life Indicator
Yes
No
Battery Life Indicator
Yes
No
Battery Management System
N/A
Yes
Battery Management System
N/A
Yes
Charging Time
N/A
N/A
Charging Time
N/A
N/A
Charging Port
N/A
USB-C (for devices)
Charging Port
N/A
USB-C (for devices)
Charging Input
N/A
N/A
Charging Input
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
N/A
N/A
USB Charging
N/A
Yes (USB-C)
USB Charging
N/A
Yes (USB-C)
Lighting & Display
Error Code Display
Yes
Yes
Error Code Display
Yes
Yes
Headlight Type
LED
LED
Headlight Type
LED
LED
Tail Light Type
LED
LED
Tail Light Type
LED
LED
Turn Signal Type
LED
LED
Turn Signal Type
LED
LED
DRL
Yes
Yes
DRL
Yes
Yes
Hazard Light
Yes
Yes
Hazard Light
Yes
Yes
Display Type
LCD
Analogue with digital multi-function display
Display Type
LCD
Analogue with digital multi-function display
Speedometer Type
Digital
Analogue
Speedometer Type
Digital
Analogue
Odometer Type
Digital
Digital
Odometer Type
Digital
Digital
Tachometer Type
Digital
Digital
Tachometer Type
Digital
Digital
Fuel Gauge Type
Digital
Digital
Fuel Gauge Type
Digital
Digital
Clock
Yes
Yes
Clock
Yes
Yes
Pass Light Switch
Yes
Yes
Pass Light Switch
Yes
Yes
Side Stand Indicator
Yes
Yes
Side Stand Indicator
Yes
Yes
Technology & Features
Trip Meter
Yes
Digital
Trip Meter
Yes
Digital
Mobile Connectivity
No
No
Mobile Connectivity
No
No
Bluetooth Features
No
No
Bluetooth Features
No
No
Navigation
No
No
Navigation
No
No
Riding Modes
Yes
Rain, Rock, Roll
Riding Modes
Yes
Rain, Rock, Roll
Parking Mode
No
No
Parking Mode
No
No
Reverse Mode
N/A
Yes
Reverse Mode
N/A
Yes
Comfort & Ergonomics
Wind Protection
Minimal
Minimal (varies by trim)
Wind Protection
Minimal
Minimal (varies by trim)
Pillion Seat
Yes
Yes (two-level seat)
Pillion Seat
Yes
Yes (two-level seat)
Pillion Footrest
Yes
Yes
Pillion Footrest
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rails
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rails
Yes
Yes
Footpeg Position
Mid
Forward
Footpeg Position
Mid
Forward
Storage Compartments
No
No
Storage Compartments
No
No
Under Seat Storage
Yes
No
Under Seat Storage
Yes
No
Pricing & Availability
Ex-showroom Price
4000000.00 BDT
3500000.00 BDT
Ex-showroom Price
4000000.00 BDT
3500000.00 BDT
On-Road Price
N/A
N/A
On-Road Price
N/A
N/A
Regular Price
4000000.00 BDT
3500000.00 BDT
Regular Price
4000000.00 BDT
3500000.00 BDT
Special Price
N/A
N/A
Special Price
N/A
N/A
Registration Cost
56
200000300000
Registration Cost
56
200000300000
Insurance Cost
56
200000300000
Insurance Cost
56
200000300000
EMI Options
Yes (dealer dependent)
Available (dealer-dependent)
EMI Options
Yes (dealer dependent)
Available (dealer-dependent)
Distributor/Seller
Ducati Bangladesh / Authorized Importer
BMW Motorrad Bangladesh (importer)
Distributor/Seller
Ducati Bangladesh / Authorized Importer
BMW Motorrad Bangladesh (importer)
Service Cost
N/A
N/A
Service Cost
N/A
N/A
Running Cost
High (premium bike)
High (premium segment)
Running Cost
High (premium bike)
High (premium segment)
Service & Maintenance
Air Filter Service Interval
12,000 km (est.)
10,000 km (typical)
Air Filter Service Interval
12,000 km (est.)
10,000 km (typical)
Service Reminder
Yes
Yes
Service Reminder
Yes
Yes
Spare Parts Availability
Good
Limited (imported)
Spare Parts Availability
Good
Limited (imported)
Service Intervals
12000
10000
Service Intervals
12000
10000
Warranty Terms
2 years / unlimited km
3 years/36,000 miles (global)
Warranty Terms
2 years / unlimited km
3 years/36,000 miles (global)