BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009 vs. Ducati Multistrada V4 S Grand Tour 2024

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009

Ducati Multistrada V4 S Grand Tour 2024

Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009 compared to Ducati Multistrada V4 S Grand Tour 2024

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009

Ducati Multistrada V4 S Grand Tour 2024

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009

Ducati Multistrada V4 S Grand Tour 2024

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	Boxer	Engine type	V
Bore	Bore	101 mm	Bore	83 mm
Stroke	Stroke	73 mm	Stroke	53.5 mm
Engine power	Engine power	105 HP	Engine power	170 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	10,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	115 Nm	Torque	125 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	5,750 rpm	Rpm at Torque	8,750 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12	Compression Ratio	14
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Chain
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	4
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	Oil-air	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,170 ccm	Displacement	1,158 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Strut	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Single swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Shock mount	Shock mount	Fixed caliper	Shock mount	Semi-Schwimmsattel

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,510 mm	Wheelbase	1,567 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	910 mm	Seat Height	840 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	33 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	22 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009

In the last 30 years of its development, the GS has learned everything you need to know to remain the best-selling motorbike over 500 cubic metres for years - worldwide!

easy to ride

33-litre tank

ergonomics

brakes

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Ducati Multistrada V4 S Grand Tour 2024

In numerous tests, the Multistrada has had to hold its own against many opponents on extremely versatile terrain and has usually been the fastest and overall best motorbike. With the V4 S Grand Tour, Ducati now packs all the high-tech features as standard and adds sensible upgrades to the model in terms of temperature management. A touring enduro can't get much better - and not much more expensive either.

Unbelievably great handling - neutral, harmonious, manageable but still stable

Real touring enduro feeling in the saddle

Great brakes

Fascinating, impressively powerful engine

Engine power wonderfully controllable thanks to terrific response

Pleasant seating position

Good ergonomics even when riding standing up

Fascinating radar system, which is a pleasure to use in practice on the motorway

Great wind protection

High stability even at high speeds

Power-saving and

Above-average consumption

smartphone connectivity not perfect

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BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009 vs. Ducati Multistrada V4 S Grand Tour 2024

Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009 compared to Ducati Multistrada V4 S Grand Tour 2024

Engine and Drive Train

Suspension Front

Suspension Rear

Brakes Front

Brakes Rear

Dimensions and Weights

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009

Ducati Multistrada V4 S Grand Tour 2024

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW R 1200 GS Adventure vs Ducati Multistrada V4 S Grand Tour

Price BMW R 1200 GS Adventure

Price Ducati Multistrada V4 S Grand Tour

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