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Ducati Scrambler Nightshift vs BMW R 18 Transcontinental

Complete specifications comparison to help you choose

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Ducati Scrambler Nightshift

Ducati Scrambler Nightshift

৳4,000,000
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BMW R 18 Transcontinental

BMW R 18 Transcontinental

৳8,000,000
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Ducati Scrambler Nightshift vs BMW R 18 Transcontinental - Detailed Analysis

🏍️ Ducati Scrambler Nightshift vs BMW R 18 Transcontinental - Complete Comparison Guide 2025

Deciding between the Ducati Scrambler Nightshift and BMW R 18 Transcontinental? 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 R 18 Transcontinental costs 8,000,000 BDT. The BMW R 18 Transcontinental is 4,000,000 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 R 18 Transcontinental 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 8,000,000 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 R 18 Transcontinental if BMW's reputation, Cruiser features, and 8,000,000 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.

Complete Specifications Comparison

Basic Information

Engine Type
4-stroke, air-cooled L-Twin
Air/oil cooled twin-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine with two chain-driven camshafts above the crankshaft
Engine Type
4-stroke, air-cooled L-Twin
Air/oil cooled twin-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine with two chain-driven camshafts above the crankshaft
Controller Type
N/A
N/A
Controller Type
N/A
N/A
Transmission Type
Manual 6-speed
6-speed constant mesh gearbox
Transmission Type
Manual 6-speed
6-speed constant mesh gearbox
Clutch Type
Wet Multiplate, Slipper Clutch
Single-disc dry clutch
Clutch Type
Wet Multiplate, Slipper Clutch
Single-disc dry clutch
Drive Type
Chain
Shaft drive
Drive Type
Chain
Shaft drive
Brand
Ducati
BMW
Brand
Ducati
BMW
Model
Ducati Scrambler Nightshift
BMW R 18 Transcontinental
Model
Ducati Scrambler Nightshift
BMW R 18 Transcontinental
Bike Name
Ducati Scrambler Nightshift
BMW R 18 Transcontinental
Bike Name
Ducati Scrambler Nightshift
BMW R 18 Transcontinental
Model Year
2025
2025
Model Year
2025
2025
Category/Type
Cafe Racer
Cruiser
Category/Type
Cafe Racer
Cruiser
Country of Origin
Italy
N/A
Country of Origin
Italy
N/A
Assembly Location
Italy
Imported
Assembly Location
Italy
Imported
Status
Available
N/A
Status
Available
N/A
Colors Available
Nebula Blue (main), custom options
Black Storm Metallic, Two-Tone Dragonfire Red Metallic, Optional 719 Tanzanite Blue Planet Metallic
Colors Available
Nebula Blue (main), custom options
Black Storm Metallic, Two-Tone Dragonfire Red Metallic, Optional 719 Tanzanite Blue Planet Metallic
Battery Type
Maintenance Free
N/A
Battery Type
Maintenance Free
N/A
Charger Type
N/A
N/A
Charger Type
N/A
N/A
Seat Type
Dedicated café racer style seat
N/A
Seat Type
Dedicated café racer style seat
N/A
Handle Type
Variable section flat handlebar
N/A
Handle Type
Variable section flat handlebar
N/A
Frame Type
Tubular steel trellis
N/A
Frame Type
Tubular steel trellis
N/A
Swingarm Type
Steel tubular
N/A
Swingarm Type
Steel tubular
N/A

Engine & Performance

Displacement (cc)
803.0
1802.0
Displacement (cc)
803.0
1802.0
Maximum Power
73.00
N/A
Maximum Power
73.00
N/A
Maximum Torque
66.20
N/A
Maximum Torque
66.20
N/A
Peak Power
73 hp
N/A
Peak Power
73 hp
N/A
Number of Cylinders
2
N/A
Number of Cylinders
2
N/A
Valve Configuration
SOHC, desmodromic, 2 valves/cyl
N/A
Valve Configuration
SOHC, desmodromic, 2 valves/cyl
N/A
Valves Per Cylinder
2
N/A
Valves Per Cylinder
2
N/A
Bore
88.0
N/A
Bore
88.0
N/A
Stroke
66.0
N/A
Stroke
66.0
N/A
Bore x Stroke
88 mm x 66 mm
N/A
Bore x Stroke
88 mm x 66 mm
N/A
Compression Ratio
11.0:1
9.6 : 1
Compression Ratio
11.0:1
9.6 : 1
Cooling System
Air Cooled
N/A
Cooling System
Air Cooled
N/A
Fuel Supply System
EFI, Ride by Wire
Electronic intake pipe injection with digital engine management (BMS-O)
Fuel Supply System
EFI, Ride by Wire
Electronic intake pipe injection with digital engine management (BMS-O)
Ignition System
Electronic
N/A
Ignition System
Electronic
N/A
Engine Layout
L-Twin, SOHC, Desmodromic, 2 valves/cyl
N/A
Engine Layout
L-Twin, SOHC, Desmodromic, 2 valves/cyl
N/A
Engine Oil Grade
SAE 10W-40
N/A
Engine Oil Grade
SAE 10W-40
N/A
Valve Adjustment Interval
12000
N/A
Valve Adjustment Interval
12000
N/A
Starting System
Electric
Electric self-start
Starting System
Electric
Electric self-start
Engine Kill Switch
Yes
N/A
Engine Kill Switch
Yes
N/A
Power-to-Weight Ratio
~0.38 hp/kg (est.)
N/A
Power-to-Weight Ratio
~0.38 hp/kg (est.)
N/A
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
N/A
Emission Standard
Euro 5
N/A
Battery Power
N/A
N/A
Battery Power
N/A
N/A
Power Mode Indicator
Yes
N/A
Power Mode Indicator
Yes
N/A

Fuel & Mileage

Engine Oil Capacity
2.4
N/A
Engine Oil Capacity
2.4
N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5
24.0
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5
24.0
Fuel Economy
N/A
N/A
Fuel Economy
N/A
N/A
Average Mileage
17.0
15.0
Average Mileage
17.0
15.0
Mileage City
17
15
Mileage City
17
15
Mileage Highway
21
N/A
Mileage Highway
21
N/A
Load Capacity
170
N/A
Load Capacity
170
N/A
Battery Capacity
128.0
N/A
Battery Capacity
128.0
N/A
Range
~275 km (est.)
N/A
Range
~275 km (est.)
N/A
Range Indicator
Yes
N/A
Range Indicator
Yes
N/A
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
N/A
Low Fuel Warning
Yes
N/A

Performance & Speed

Top Speed
200
N/A
Top Speed
200
N/A
Acceleration (0-60)
~2.5 sec (est.)
N/A
Acceleration (0-60)
~2.5 sec (est.)
N/A
Acceleration (0-100)
~4.5 sec (est.)
N/A
Acceleration (0-100)
~4.5 sec (est.)
N/A
Quick Shifter
Ready (Ducati Quick Shift, optional)
N/A
Quick Shifter
Ready (Ducati Quick Shift, optional)
N/A
Launch Control
No
N/A
Launch Control
No
N/A
Traction Control
Ducati Traction Control (DTC)
N/A
Traction Control
Ducati Traction Control (DTC)
N/A

Transmission & Drive

Number of Gears
6
N/A
Number of Gears
6
N/A
Gear Pattern
1 Down, 5 Up
N/A
Gear Pattern
1 Down, 5 Up
N/A
Gear Ratios
6-speed
N/A
Gear Ratios
6-speed
N/A
Primary Drive
Straight cut gears
N/A
Primary Drive
Straight cut gears
N/A
Final Drive
Chain
N/A
Final Drive
Chain
N/A
Drive Chain/Belt Type
Chain
N/A
Drive Chain/Belt Type
Chain
N/A
Chain/Belt Life
20000
N/A
Chain/Belt Life
20000
N/A

Dimensions & Weight

Overall Length
2100
N/A
Overall Length
2100
N/A
Overall Width
867
N/A
Overall Width
867
N/A
Overall Height
1060
N/A
Overall Height
1060
N/A
Wheelbase
1445
N/A
Wheelbase
1445
N/A
Ground Clearance
176
N/A
Ground Clearance
176
N/A
Seat Height
795
N/A
Seat Height
795
N/A
Step-up Seat Height
795 mm
N/A
Step-up Seat Height
795 mm
N/A
Kerb Weight
191.0
N/A
Kerb Weight
191.0
N/A
Gross Weight
196
N/A
Gross Weight
196
N/A
Battery Weight
~3 kg
N/A
Battery Weight
~3 kg
N/A

Brakes & Safety

Front Brake Type
Disc, 4-piston radial caliper
N/A
Front Brake Type
Disc, 4-piston radial caliper
N/A
Rear Brake Type
Disc, 1-piston floating caliper
N/A
Rear Brake Type
Disc, 1-piston floating caliper
N/A
Front Brake Size
330.0
N/A
Front Brake Size
330.0
N/A
Rear Brake Size
245.0
N/A
Rear Brake Size
245.0
N/A
ABS Type
Bosch Cornering ABS (Dual Channel)
Dual Channel ABS
ABS Type
Bosch Cornering ABS (Dual Channel)
Dual Channel ABS
Brake Pad Life
12000
N/A
Brake Pad Life
12000
N/A
Braking Distance
35 m (100-0 km/h, est.)
N/A
Braking Distance
35 m (100-0 km/h, est.)
N/A
Regenerative Braking
N/A
N/A
Regenerative Braking
N/A
N/A
Anti-Theft System
No
N/A
Anti-Theft System
No
N/A
Central Lock
No
N/A
Central Lock
No
N/A
Remote Lock
No
N/A
Remote Lock
No
N/A
Handle Lock
Yes
N/A
Handle Lock
Yes
N/A
Steering Lock
Yes
N/A
Steering Lock
Yes
N/A

Suspension & Handling

Front Suspension Type
41mm Kayaba USD fork
N/A
Front Suspension Type
41mm Kayaba USD fork
N/A
Rear Suspension Type
Kayaba Mono Shock, preload adjustable
N/A
Rear Suspension Type
Kayaba Mono Shock, preload adjustable
N/A
Front Suspension Travel
150.0
N/A
Front Suspension Travel
150.0
N/A
Rear Suspension Travel
150.0
N/A
Rear Suspension Travel
150.0
N/A
Adjustable Controls
Yes (rear preload)
N/A
Adjustable Controls
Yes (rear preload)
N/A
Climbing Ability
N/A
N/A
Climbing Ability
N/A
N/A

Wheels & Tires

Front Tyre Size
110/80 R18
N/A
Front Tyre Size
110/80 R18
N/A
Rear Tyre Size
180/55 R17
N/A
Rear Tyre Size
180/55 R17
N/A
Front Wheel Size
18
N/A
Front Wheel Size
18
N/A
Rear Wheel Size
17
N/A
Rear Wheel Size
17
N/A
Tyre Type
Tubeless, Radial
N/A
Tyre Type
Tubeless, Radial
N/A
Tyre Brand
Pirelli MT 60 RS
N/A
Tyre Brand
Pirelli MT 60 RS
N/A
Tyre Life
1500020000
N/A
Tyre Life
1500020000
N/A
Wheel Type
Spoked
N/A
Wheel Type
Spoked
N/A
Wheel Material
Spoked
N/A
Wheel Material
Spoked
N/A

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
12.0
N/A
Battery Voltage
12.0
N/A
Battery Rating
12V
N/A
Battery Rating
12V
N/A
Battery Life
34
N/A
Battery Life
34
N/A
Battery Warranty
1 year
N/A
Battery Warranty
1 year
N/A
Battery Removable
Yes
N/A
Battery Removable
Yes
N/A
Battery Replacement Cost
1000015000
N/A
Battery Replacement Cost
1000015000
N/A
Battery Health Check
Yes
N/A
Battery Health Check
Yes
N/A
Battery Life Indicator
Yes
N/A
Battery Life Indicator
Yes
N/A
Battery Management System
N/A
N/A
Battery Management System
N/A
N/A
Charging Time
N/A
N/A
Charging Time
N/A
N/A
Charging Port
USB socket under seat
N/A
Charging Port
USB socket under seat
N/A
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
Yes
N/A
USB Charging
Yes
N/A

Lighting & Display

Error Code Display
Yes
N/A
Error Code Display
Yes
N/A
Headlight Type
Full LED with DRL
LED
Headlight Type
Full LED with DRL
LED
Tail Light Type
LED
N/A
Tail Light Type
LED
N/A
Turn Signal Type
LED
LED
Turn Signal Type
LED
LED
DRL
Yes
N/A
DRL
Yes
N/A
Hazard Light
Yes
N/A
Hazard Light
Yes
N/A
Display Type
4.3” TFT color display
Combination of analogue and digital
Display Type
4.3” TFT color display
Combination of analogue and digital
Speedometer Type
Digital TFT
N/A
Speedometer Type
Digital TFT
N/A
Odometer Type
Digital
N/A
Odometer Type
Digital
N/A
Tachometer Type
Digital
N/A
Tachometer Type
Digital
N/A
Fuel Gauge Type
Digital
N/A
Fuel Gauge Type
Digital
N/A
Clock
Yes
N/A
Clock
Yes
N/A
Pass Light Switch
Yes
N/A
Pass Light Switch
Yes
N/A
Side Stand Indicator
Yes
N/A
Side Stand Indicator
Yes
N/A

Technology & Features

Trip Meter
Yes
N/A
Trip Meter
Yes
N/A
Mobile Connectivity
Ducati Multimedia System Ready
N/A
Mobile Connectivity
Ducati Multimedia System Ready
N/A
Bluetooth Features
Ducati Multimedia System Ready
Yes
Bluetooth Features
Ducati Multimedia System Ready
Yes
Navigation
Yes (via multimedia system)
Yes
Navigation
Yes (via multimedia system)
Yes
Riding Modes
Yes
N/A
Riding Modes
Yes
N/A
Parking Mode
No
N/A
Parking Mode
No
N/A
Reverse Mode
N/A
N/A
Reverse Mode
N/A
N/A

Comfort & Ergonomics

Wind Protection
Minimal
N/A
Wind Protection
Minimal
N/A
Pillion Seat
Yes
N/A
Pillion Seat
Yes
N/A
Pillion Footrest
Yes
N/A
Pillion Footrest
Yes
N/A
Pillion Grab Rails
Yes
N/A
Pillion Grab Rails
Yes
N/A
Footpeg Position
Mid
N/A
Footpeg Position
Mid
N/A
Storage Compartments
No
N/A
Storage Compartments
No
N/A
Under Seat Storage
No
N/A
Under Seat Storage
No
N/A

Pricing & Availability

Ex-showroom Price
N/A
N/A
Ex-showroom Price
N/A
N/A
On-Road Price
N/A
N/A
On-Road Price
N/A
N/A
Regular Price
৳4,000,000
৳8,000,000
Regular Price
৳4,000,000
৳8,000,000
Special Price
N/A
N/A
Special Price
N/A
N/A
Registration Cost
56
1015
Registration Cost
56
1015
Insurance Cost
56
510
Insurance Cost
56
510
EMI Options
Yes (dealer dependent)
Available depending on dealer
EMI Options
Yes (dealer dependent)
Available depending on dealer
Distributor/Seller
Ducati Bangladesh / Authorized Importer
Select importers in Bangladesh
Distributor/Seller
Ducati Bangladesh / Authorized Importer
Select importers in Bangladesh
Service Cost
N/A
N/A
Service Cost
N/A
N/A
Running Cost
High (premium bike)
N/A
Running Cost
High (premium bike)
N/A

Service & Maintenance

Air Filter Service Interval
12,000 km (est.)
N/A
Air Filter Service Interval
12,000 km (est.)
N/A
Service Reminder
Yes
N/A
Service Reminder
Yes
N/A
Spare Parts Availability
Moderate to good
N/A
Spare Parts Availability
Moderate to good
N/A
Service Intervals
12000
N/A
Service Intervals
12000
N/A
Warranty Terms
2 years / unlimited km
N/A
Warranty Terms
2 years / unlimited km
N/A
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