BMW R 1200 GS 2009 vs. Ducati Panigale V2 2021

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Ducati Panigale V2 2021

Ducati Panigale V2 2021

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Overview - BMW R 1200 GS 2009 vs Ducati Panigale V2 2021

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Ducati Panigale V2 2021

Ducati Panigale V2 2021

Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS 2009 compared to Ducati Panigale V2 2021

BMW R 1200 GS 2009
Ducati Panigale V2 2021
BMW R 1200 GS 2009
BMW R 1200 GS 2009
Ducati Panigale V2 2021
Ducati Panigale V2 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeBoxerEngine typeV
BoreBore101 mmBore100 mm
StrokeStroke73 mmStroke60.8 mm
Engine powerEngine power105 HPEngine power155 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power10,750 rpm
TorqueTorque115 NmTorque104 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque5,750 rpmRpm at Torque9,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12 Compression Ratio12.5
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingOil-airCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,170 ccmDisplacement955 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionStrutFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSingle swing armSuspensionSingle swing arm
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter19 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,210 mmLength2,056 mm
HeightHeight1,450 mmHeight1,115 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,507 mmWheelbase1,436 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height850 mmSeat Height840 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity20 lFuel Tank Capacity17 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

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.

Ducati Panigale V2 2021

Ducati Panigale V2 2021

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW R 1200 GS vs Ducati Panigale V2

Price BMW R 1200 GS

Model year
Current average market prices

Price Ducati Panigale V2

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Current average market prices

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