Ducati Multistrada 1200 2017 vs. BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Ducati Multistrada 1200 2017

Ducati Multistrada 1200 2017

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

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Overview - Ducati Multistrada 1200 2017 vs BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Ducati Multistrada 1200 2017

Ducati Multistrada 1200 2017

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Technical Specifications Ducati Multistrada 1200 2017 compared to BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Ducati Multistrada 1200 2017
BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore106 mmBore101 mm
StrokeStroke67.9 mmStroke73 mm
Engine powerEngine power152 HPEngine power105 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power9,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpm
TorqueTorque128 NmTorque115 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,500 rpmRpm at Torque5,750 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12.5 Compression Ratio12
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionProp shaft
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingOil-air
DisplacementDisplacement1,198.4 ccmDisplacement1,170 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionStrut

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter19 inch
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,190 mmLength2,210 mm
WidthWidth1,000 mmWidth915 mm
HeightHeight1,495 mmHeight1,450 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,529 mmWheelbase1,507 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height845 mmSeat Height850 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity20 lFuel Tank Capacity20 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Ducati Multistrada 1200 2017

Ducati Multistrada 1200 2017

The diva from Bologna is no longer a diva at all - the Ducati Mulitstrada 1200 behaves exactly as you would expect from a touring enduro. The predecessor was already agile, but the current Multi now also impresses with smooth manners in all speed ranges. This could seem almost boring to true fans of the old Mulitstrada, but makes it more usable overall. In tight corners, it needs a little more pressure than the competition, but it also draws a nice line and in hairpin bends, thanks to the DVT system, the now predictable attack from far below is very beneficial. When the bends get wider, the Multistrada 1200 draws on the full power of its 160 hp in the upper rev range, which only a few competitors can keep up with. The seating position has also been eased compared to its predecessor, and the rider now sits much more comfortably in front of the wide handlebars.

Well-drivable, powerful engine

sensitive chassis

superb Brembo braking system with ABS

tunable power modes

cruise control

optional equipment packages can be combined.

Windshield rather narrow

not a cheap pleasure

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Either it was a stroke of luck or the best developers were at work - handlebars, geometry, seat, knee angle, footrests - it just fits really well for the majority of Central Europeans. All in all, there is still no motorbike that can kill the GS.

Optimal wind protection

comfortable seat

good posture

positive ergonomics

weather robust

quiet chassis.

Seat a little too low.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Ducati Multistrada 1200 vs BMW R 1200 GS

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