BMW R 1300 GS 2026 vs. Ducati Multistrada V4 2023

Technical Specifications BMW R 1300 GS 2026 compared to Ducati Multistrada V4 2023

BMW R 1300 GS 2026

Ducati Multistrada V4 2023

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BMW R 1300 GS 2026

Ducati Multistrada V4 2023

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	Boxer	Engine type	V
Bore	Bore	106.5 mm	Bore	83 mm
Stroke	Stroke	73 mm	Stroke	53.5 mm
Engine power	Engine power	145 HP	Engine power	170 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,750 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	10,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	149 Nm	Torque	125 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	8,750 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	13.3	Compression Ratio	14
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Throttle Bore	Throttle Bore	52 mm	Throttle Bore	46 mm
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Antihopping,	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Chain
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	4
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Cooling	Cooling	liquid-air	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,300 ccm	Displacement	1,158 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telelever	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Travel	Travel	190 mm	Travel	170 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Paralever	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Travel	Travel	200 mm	Travel	180 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound
Material	Material	Aluminium	Material	Aluminium

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Load-bearing engine	Frame type	Monocoque
Rake	Rake	63.8 degree	Rake	65.5 degree
Trail	Trail	112 mm	Trail	102.5 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	310 mm	Diameter	320 mm
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Actuation	Actuation	Hydraulic	Actuation	Hydraulic
Technology	Technology	radial	Technology	radial, Monoblock

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	285 mm	Diameter	265 mm
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Anti-slipping control, Hill start assist, Riding modes, Combined Brake System, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Cruise control, Traction control, ,	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Hill start assist, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Traction control, Anti-wheelie

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	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	170 mm	Rear tyre width	170 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,518 mm	Wheelbase	1,567 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	850 mm	Seat Height	840 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	237 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	240 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	19 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	22 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A
Range	Range	395 km	Range	338 km
Combined CO2 emissions	Combined CO2 emissions	110 g/km	Combined CO2 emissions	162 g/km
Combined fuel consumption	Combined fuel consumption	4.8 l/100km	Combined fuel consumption	6.5 l/100km

Equipment

Equipment	Equipment	LED-Headlights, TFT display, ,	Equipment	LED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, TFT display, Windscreen adjustable