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Ducati Scrambler Nightshift vs BMW R18

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 R18

BMW R18

৳3,500,000
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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.

Complete Specifications Comparison

Basic Information

Engine Type
4-stroke, air-cooled L-Twin
Air/oil cooled, 4-stroke, boxer twin
Engine Type
4-stroke, air-cooled L-Twin
Air/oil cooled, 4-stroke, boxer twin
Controller Type
N/A
N/A
Controller Type
N/A
N/A
Transmission Type
Manual 6-speed
6-speed manual
Transmission Type
Manual 6-speed
6-speed manual
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 Type
Chain
Shaft
Brand
Ducati
BMW
Brand
Ducati
BMW
Model
Ducati Scrambler Nightshift
BMW R18
Model
Ducati Scrambler Nightshift
BMW R18
Bike Name
Ducati Scrambler Nightshift
BMW R18
Bike Name
Ducati Scrambler Nightshift
BMW R18
Model Year
2025
2025
Model Year
2025
2025
Category/Type
Cafe Racer
Cruiser
Category/Type
Cafe Racer
Cruiser
Country of Origin
Italy
Germany
Country of Origin
Italy
Germany
Assembly Location
Italy
Germany
Assembly Location
Italy
Germany
Status
Available
Available (imported)
Status
Available
Available (imported)
Colors Available
Nebula Blue (main), custom options
Black Storm Metallic, Two-Tone Red, Blue, More
Colors Available
Nebula Blue (main), custom options
Black Storm Metallic, Two-Tone Red, Blue, More
Battery Type
Maintenance Free
Lead-acid
Battery Type
Maintenance Free
Lead-acid
Charger Type
N/A
N/A
Charger Type
N/A
N/A
Seat Type
Dedicated café racer style seat
Two-level
Seat Type
Dedicated café racer style seat
Two-level
Handle Type
Variable section flat handlebar
Wide cruiser
Handle Type
Variable section flat handlebar
Wide cruiser
Frame Type
Tubular steel trellis
Double loop steel
Frame Type
Tubular steel trellis
Double loop steel
Swingarm Type
Steel tubular
Twin-sided
Swingarm Type
Steel tubular
Twin-sided

Engine & Performance

Displacement (cc)
803.0
1802.0
Displacement (cc)
803.0
1802.0
Maximum Power
73.00
91.00
Maximum Power
73.00
91.00
Maximum Torque
66.20
163.00
Maximum Torque
66.20
163.00
Peak Power
73 hp
91 HP
Peak Power
73 hp
91 HP
Number of Cylinders
2
2
Number of Cylinders
2
2
Valve Configuration
SOHC, desmodromic, 2 valves/cyl
OHV, 4 valves/cyl.
Valve Configuration
SOHC, desmodromic, 2 valves/cyl
OHV, 4 valves/cyl.
Valves Per Cylinder
2
4
Valves Per Cylinder
2
4
Bore
88.0
107.1
Bore
88.0
107.1
Stroke
66.0
100.0
Stroke
66.0
100.0
Bore x Stroke
88 mm x 66 mm
107.1 mm x 100 mm
Bore x Stroke
88 mm x 66 mm
107.1 mm x 100 mm
Compression Ratio
11.0:1
9.6:1
Compression Ratio
11.0:1
9.6:1
Cooling System
Air Cooled
Air/oil cooled
Cooling System
Air Cooled
Air/oil cooled
Fuel Supply System
EFI, Ride by Wire
Electronic intake pipe injection
Fuel Supply System
EFI, Ride by Wire
Electronic intake pipe injection
Ignition System
Electronic
Keyless Ride
Ignition System
Electronic
Keyless Ride
Engine Layout
L-Twin, SOHC, Desmodromic, 2 valves/cyl
Boxer twin
Engine Layout
L-Twin, SOHC, Desmodromic, 2 valves/cyl
Boxer twin
Engine Oil Grade
SAE 10W-40
15W-50 (recommended)
Engine Oil Grade
SAE 10W-40
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
~0.38 hp/kg (est.)
0.26 HP/kg
Power-to-Weight Ratio
~0.38 hp/kg (est.)
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
N/A
N/A
Battery Power
N/A
N/A
Power Mode Indicator
Yes
Yes
Power Mode Indicator
Yes
Yes

Fuel & Mileage

Engine Oil Capacity
2.4
4.2
Engine Oil Capacity
2.4
4.2
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5
16.0
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5
16.0
Fuel Economy
N/A
N/A
Fuel Economy
N/A
N/A
Average Mileage
17.0
13.0
Average Mileage
17.0
13.0
Mileage City
17
13
Mileage City
17
13
Mileage Highway
21
16
Mileage Highway
21
16
Load Capacity
170
200
Load Capacity
170
200
Battery Capacity
128.0
1226.0
Battery Capacity
128.0
1226.0
Range
~275 km (est.)
240 km (approx.)
Range
~275 km (est.)
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
200
179111
Top Speed
200
179111
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)
~4.5 sec (est.)
~5.0 sec (estimated)
Acceleration (0-100)
~4.5 sec (est.)
~5.0 sec (estimated)
Quick Shifter
Ready (Ducati Quick Shift, optional)
No
Quick Shifter
Ready (Ducati Quick Shift, optional)
No
Launch Control
No
No
Launch Control
No
No
Traction Control
Ducati Traction Control (DTC)
ASC (Automatic Stability Control)
Traction Control
Ducati Traction Control (DTC)
ASC (Automatic Stability Control)

Transmission & Drive

Number of Gears
6
6
Number of Gears
6
6
Gear Pattern
1 Down, 5 Up
1-N-2-3-4-5-6
Gear Pattern
1 Down, 5 Up
1-N-2-3-4-5-6
Gear Ratios
6-speed
6-speed
Gear Ratios
6-speed
6-speed
Primary Drive
Straight cut gears
Cardan shaft
Primary Drive
Straight cut gears
Cardan shaft
Final Drive
Chain
Cardan shaft
Final Drive
Chain
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
Overall Length
2100
2440
Overall Width
867
949
Overall Width
867
949
Overall Height
1060
1126
Overall Height
1060
1126
Wheelbase
1445
173068
Wheelbase
1445
173068
Ground Clearance
176
150
Ground Clearance
176
150
Seat Height
795
720
Seat Height
795
720
Step-up Seat Height
795 mm
N/A
Step-up Seat Height
795 mm
N/A
Kerb Weight
191.0
345.0
Kerb Weight
191.0
345.0
Gross Weight
196
345
Gross Weight
196
345
Battery Weight
~3 kg
~8 kg
Battery Weight
~3 kg
~8 kg

Brakes & Safety

Front Brake Type
Disc, 4-piston radial caliper
Twin disc, 4-piston calipers
Front Brake Type
Disc, 4-piston radial caliper
Twin disc, 4-piston calipers
Rear Brake Type
Disc, 1-piston floating caliper
Single disc, 4-piston caliper
Rear Brake Type
Disc, 1-piston floating caliper
Single disc, 4-piston caliper
Front Brake Size
330.0
300.0
Front Brake Size
330.0
300.0
Rear Brake Size
245.0
300.0
Rear Brake Size
245.0
300.0
ABS Type
Bosch Cornering ABS (Dual Channel)
BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (partial integral)
ABS Type
Bosch Cornering ABS (Dual Channel)
BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (partial integral)
Brake Pad Life
12000
1500020000
Brake Pad Life
12000
1500020000
Braking Distance
35 m (100-0 km/h, est.)
~40 m (from 100 km/h, est.)
Braking Distance
35 m (100-0 km/h, est.)
~40 m (from 100 km/h, est.)
Regenerative Braking
N/A
N/A
Regenerative Braking
N/A
N/A
Anti-Theft System
No
Electronic Immobilizer
Anti-Theft System
No
Electronic 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
41mm Kayaba USD fork
49 mm telescopic fork
Front Suspension Type
41mm Kayaba USD fork
49 mm telescopic fork
Rear Suspension Type
Kayaba Mono Shock, preload adjustable
Twin-sided swingarm, central spring strut
Rear Suspension Type
Kayaba Mono Shock, preload adjustable
Twin-sided swingarm, central spring strut
Front Suspension Travel
150.0
120.0
Front Suspension Travel
150.0
120.0
Rear Suspension Travel
150.0
90.0
Rear Suspension Travel
150.0
90.0
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
Tubeless, Radial
Tubeless
Tyre Type
Tubeless, 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
Spoked
Alloy
Wheel Type
Spoked
Alloy
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
12.0
12.0
Battery Voltage
12.0
12.0
Battery Rating
12V
12V, 26Ah
Battery Rating
12V
12V, 26Ah
Battery Life
34
35
Battery Life
34
35
Battery Warranty
1 year
1 year (typical)
Battery Warranty
1 year
1 year (typical)
Battery Removable
Yes
Yes
Battery Removable
Yes
Yes
Battery Replacement Cost
1000015000
1500025000
Battery Replacement Cost
1000015000
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
USB socket under seat
USB-C (for devices)
Charging Port
USB socket under seat
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
Yes
Yes (USB-C)
USB Charging
Yes
Yes (USB-C)

Lighting & Display

Error Code Display
Yes
Yes
Error Code Display
Yes
Yes
Headlight Type
Full LED with DRL
Full LED
Headlight Type
Full LED with DRL
Full 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
4.3” TFT color display
Analog + LCD
Display Type
4.3” TFT color display
Analog + LCD
Speedometer Type
Digital TFT
Analog + LCD
Speedometer Type
Digital TFT
Analog + LCD
Odometer Type
Digital
Analog + LCD
Odometer Type
Digital
Analog + LCD
Tachometer Type
Digital
Analog + LCD
Tachometer Type
Digital
Analog + LCD
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
Yes
Trip Meter
Yes
Yes
Mobile Connectivity
Ducati Multimedia System Ready
No
Mobile Connectivity
Ducati Multimedia System Ready
No
Bluetooth Features
Ducati Multimedia System Ready
No
Bluetooth Features
Ducati Multimedia System Ready
No
Navigation
Yes (via multimedia system)
No
Navigation
Yes (via multimedia system)
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
No
No
Under Seat Storage
No
No

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
৳3,500,000
Regular Price
৳4,000,000
৳3,500,000
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
Moderate to good
Limited (imported)
Spare Parts Availability
Moderate to 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)