BMW R 1200 RS 2018 vs. Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled 2019

BMW R 1200 RS 2018

Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled 2019

Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 RS 2018 compared to Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled 2019

BMW R 1200 RS 2018

Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled 2019

BMW R 1200 RS 2018

Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled 2019

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	Boxer	Engine type	V
Bore	Bore	101 mm	Bore	88 mm
Stroke	Stroke	73 mm	Stroke	66 mm
Engine power	Engine power	125 HP	Engine power	73 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,750 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,250 rpm
Torque	Torque	125 Nm	Torque	67 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	5,750 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.5	Compression Ratio	11
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Antihopping	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	Air	Cooling	Air
Displacement	Displacement	1,170 ccm	Displacement	803 ccm

Suspension Front

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

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Paralever	Suspension	Swing arm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Load-bearing engine	Frame type	Tubular

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Single 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	Single 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	19 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	180 mm	Rear tyre width	170 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,203 mm	Length	2,200 mm
Width	Width	998 mm	Width	940 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,530 mm	Wheelbase	1,585 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	820 mm	Seat Height	860 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	236 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	207 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	18 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	13.5 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1200 RS 2018

Wunderlich has optimised the already great R 1200 RS with pinpoint accuracy and turned it into a real dream machine. The straight handlebars fit the sports tourer really well. The bike's sporty look is justified. Anyone who tries this Wunderlich machine sets the bar incredibly high for their next motorbike. A real dream bike.

Precise and stable handling

comfortable seating position

great wind protection

with the Wunderlich conversion, a very sporty and sleek look overall.

Knee angle somewhat compact with long legs

Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled 2019

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

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BMW R 1200 RS 2018 vs. Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled 2019

Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 RS 2018 compared to Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled 2019

Engine and Drive Train

Suspension Front

Suspension Rear

Chassis

Brakes Front

Brakes Rear

Dimensions and Weights

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1200 RS 2018

Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled 2019

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW R 1200 RS vs Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled

Price BMW R 1200 RS

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