Ducati Monster 1200 S 2016 vs. BMW S 1000 R 2023
Ducati Monster 1200 S 2016
BMW S 1000 R 2023
Overview - Ducati Monster 1200 S 2016 vs BMW S 1000 R 2023
Ducati Monster 1200 S 2016
BMW S 1000 R 2023
Technical Specifications Ducati Monster 1200 S 2016 compared to BMW S 1000 R 2023
Pros and Cons in comparison
Pros and Cons in comparison
Ducati Monster 1200 S 2016
Ducati returns to consistency and brings out more of the classic character of the Monster, while the design has been sharpened in small steps: Shorter tail, shorter wheelbase, smaller tank. The engine has become cleaner and more powerful at the same time, the electronics more comprehensive. In addition to ABS and TC, the Monster also has wheelie control, and the S version even has cornering ABS. The standard quickshifter underlines the sportiness of the Monster, which could be more aggressive in its power delivery. On the other hand, these 150 hp can be ridden by a very wide range of customers.
BMW S 1000 R 2023
The seating position is sporty, but by no means uncomfortable, the brakes are powerful and the engine of the S 1000 R is at its best - perhaps even a little too homogeneous. There is also nothing to complain about on the riding side. Based on the pure performance data and the installed electronic features, the BMW probably has what it takes for the fastest lap time. And that on any kind of surface, because with the semi-active suspension you can eat up kilometre after kilometre on bad roads littered with potholes. Unfortunately, this feeling of superiority never really spilled over to the driver. Probably the downside of too much balance in all areas - at least in my Italophile eyes. The BMW lacked that certain something, the charisma, which is difficult to explain but arouses genuine emotions.
