Ducati Diavel 1200 2012 vs. BMW R nineT Urban G/S 2020

Ducati Diavel 1200 2012

BMW R nineT Urban G/S 2020

Overview - Ducati Diavel 1200 2012 vs BMW R nineT Urban G/S 2020

Ducati Diavel 1200 2012

BMW R nineT Urban G/S 2020

Technical Specifications Ducati Diavel 1200 2012 compared to BMW R nineT Urban G/S 2020

Ducati Diavel 1200 2012

BMW R nineT Urban G/S 2020

Ducati Diavel 1200 2012

BMW R nineT Urban G/S 2020

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	106 mm	Bore	101 mm
Stroke	Stroke	67.9 mm	Stroke	73 mm
Engine power	Engine power	162 HP	Engine power	110 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,750 rpm
Torque	Torque	127.5 Nm	Torque	116 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	8,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.5	Compression Ratio	12
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping	Clutch Type	Dry
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Prop shaft
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Valves	Valves	Desmodromic	Valves	DOHC
Displacement	Displacement	1,198.4 ccm	Displacement	1,170 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telescopic fork

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Single swing arm	Suspension	Paralever
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Tubular

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

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	240 mm	Rear tyre width	170 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	45 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,257 mm	Length	2,175 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,590 mm	Wheelbase	1,527 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	770 mm	Seat Height	850 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	239 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	221 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Ducati Diavel 1200 2012

The Ducati Diavel 1200 is a successful prestige object that really leaves no one cold. In the Cromo version, this dignified, elitist flair that defines a Diavel comes across particularly well, without becoming obtrusive or even embarrassing.

Unconventional look

sporty, upright seating position

agile

low weight

dynamic rideability

gentle but powerful brakes.

Chassis worse compared to the competition.

BMW R nineT Urban G/S 2020

As one of 5 different R nineTs, the Urban G/S is also a successful variation of the air-cooled boxer, which, as in the other models, produces 110 hp and leaves nothing to be desired in terms of more power. The brakes are also on the same high level as those of the original R nineT, only the chassis has to make concessions. ABS comes as standard, ASC at extra cost. You don't need much more to be happy. The only thing we wouldn't want to do without are the wire-spoke rims, because together with the TKC80 they complete the look.

terrific, authentic G/S look

powerful brakes, powerful engine

Enduro-typical reduced to the bare essentials

custom bike ex works

Wire-spoke rims not standard

ASC not standard

dirt and trouser paint visible on seat bench