BMW R nineT 2015 vs. Ducati Monster 1200 S 2017

BMW R nineT 2015

Ducati Monster 1200 S 2017

Overview - BMW R nineT 2015 vs Ducati Monster 1200 S 2017

BMW R nineT 2015

Ducati Monster 1200 S 2017

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Technical Specifications BMW R nineT 2015 compared to Ducati Monster 1200 S 2017

BMW R nineT 2015

Ducati Monster 1200 S 2017

BMW R nineT 2015

Ducati Monster 1200 S 2017

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	Boxer	Engine type	V
Bore	Bore	101 mm	Bore	106 mm
Stroke	Stroke	73 mm	Stroke	67.9 mm
Engine power	Engine power	110 HP	Engine power	147 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,750 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,250 rpm
Torque	Torque	119 Nm	Torque	126.2 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,750 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12	Compression Ratio	13
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Toughened, Dry	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	Oil-air	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,170 ccm	Displacement	1,198.4 ccm

Suspension Front

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

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Paralever	Suspension	Single swing arm

Chassis

Frame type	Frame type	Load-bearing engine	Frame type	Tubular

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Technology	Technology	radial	Technology	radial, Monoblock

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston

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	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	180 mm	Rear tyre width	190 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,476 mm	Wheelbase	1,485 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	785 mm	Seat Height	795 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	222 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	211 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	16.5 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R nineT 2015

Strategically perfectly implemented, accompanied by great marketing, it then does exactly what it is supposed to do on the road: It rides right into the heart. A cool motorbike with little frippery that rides great. Due to the somewhat rough engine and the cafe racer seating position, it is not easy to ride for the first few metres. But once you've settled into the saddle of the nineT, you won't want to change it.

Simple and earthy motorbike with a modern overall package

Hearty sound

Even "non-motorcyclists" recognise the special flair of the bike in front of the café

Not just for posing: Thanks to the high-quality chassis, it's also great to ride.

High price

Long waiting time when buying (will improve in the course of 2015)

Touring length is somewhat limited by lack of wind protection