BMW R 1250 RT 2021 vs. Ducati Multistrada 1200 Enduro 2018

BMW R 1250 RT 2021

Ducati Multistrada 1200 Enduro 2018

Overview - BMW R 1250 RT 2021 vs Ducati Multistrada 1200 Enduro 2018

BMW R 1250 RT 2021

Ducati Multistrada 1200 Enduro 2018

Technical Specifications BMW R 1250 RT 2021 compared to Ducati Multistrada 1200 Enduro 2018

BMW R 1250 RT 2021

Ducati Multistrada 1200 Enduro 2018

BMW R 1250 RT 2021

Ducati Multistrada 1200 Enduro 2018

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telelever	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	37 mm	Diameter	48 mm
Travel	Travel	120 mm	Travel	200 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Single swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Travel	Travel	136 mm	Travel	200 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound
Material	Material	Aluminium	Material	Aluminium

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Rake	Rake	64.1 degree	Rake	65 degree
Trail	Trail	116 mm	Trail	110 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	320 mm	Diameter	320 mm
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Actuation	Actuation	Hydraulic	Actuation	Hydraulic
Technology	Technology	radial	Technology	radial, Monoblock

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	276 mm	Diameter	265 mm
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Anti-slipping control, Riding modes, Combined Brake System, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Traction control	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	180 mm	Rear tyre width	170 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,485 mm	Wheelbase	1,556 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	805 mm	Seat Height	870 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	279 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	254 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	25 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	30 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1250 RT 2021

The BMW R 1250 RT simply feels sovereign on the grand tour. We rode the 2020 model and are already thrilled with this version. The heavy motorbike is compact in the hand and wobbles through the bends with lightning speed. A great touring motorbike.

Superb wind and weather protection

Great boxer engine

Powerful power

Easy engine control

Well-designed controls

Great integrated panniers

High stability even at high speeds

Slightly cumbersome to manoeuvre

topcase lock presented itself as somewhat stiff

gearshifts somewhat stiff at low revs