BMW R 1200 GS 2012 vs. Ducati Multistrada 1100 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

Ducati Multistrada 1100 2009

Overview - BMW R 1200 GS 2012 vs Ducati Multistrada 1100 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

Ducati Multistrada 1100 2009

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Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS 2012 compared to Ducati Multistrada 1100 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

Ducati Multistrada 1100 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

Ducati Multistrada 1100 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	101 mm	Bore	98 mm
Stroke	Stroke	73 mm	Stroke	71.5 mm
Engine power	Engine power	110 HP	Engine power	95 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,750 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,750 rpm
Torque	Torque	120 Nm	Torque	10.5 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	4,750 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12	Compression Ratio	10.5
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Toughened, Dry	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Chain
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Cooling	Cooling	Oil-air	Cooling	Air
Displacement	Displacement	1,170 ccm	Displacement	1,078 ccm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Single swing arm	Suspension	Single swing arm

Chassis

Frame type	Frame type	Load-bearing engine	Frame type	Tubular

Brakes Front

Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons

Brakes Rear

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

Dimensions and Weights

Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,507 mm	Wheelbase	1,462 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	850 mm	Seat Height	850 mm
Dry Weight	Dry Weight	203 kg	Dry Weight	196 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

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.