Ducati Monster 2021 vs. BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Ducati Monster 2021

Ducati Monster 2021

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

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Overview - Ducati Monster 2021 vs BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Ducati Monster 2021

Ducati Monster 2021

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Technical Specifications Ducati Monster 2021 compared to BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Ducati Monster 2021
BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeVEngine typeBoxer
BoreBore94 mmBore101 mm
StrokeStroke67.5 mmStroke73 mm
Engine powerEngine power111 HPEngine power105 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power9,250 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpm
TorqueTorque93 NmTorque115 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,500 rpmRpm at Torque5,750 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio13.3 Compression Ratio12
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionProp shaft
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingOil-air
DisplacementDisplacement937 ccmDisplacement1,170 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionStrut

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSingle swing arm
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentPreload

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter19 inch
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,474 mmWheelbase1,507 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height820 mmSeat Height850 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity14 lFuel Tank Capacity20 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Ducati Monster 2021

Ducati Monster 2021

Ducati has done a good job with the Monster. On paper, you quickly realise that Ducati was able to save a few costs on the equipment. But in the saddle, riding pleasure dominates. Pure joie de vivre spreads out when the agile machine waggles heart-warmingly through the radii. The charismatic V2 rolls casually and perfectly out of the bends.

Powerful V2 engine

lots of power from low revs

comprehensive electronics package

quickshifter as standard

neutral handling

great combination of riding fun and practicality.

Chassis could do with a little more finesse in this price range.

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.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Ducati Monster vs BMW R 1200 GS

Price Ducati Monster

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Price BMW R 1200 GS

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