BMW R 1200 R 2010 vs. Ducati Multistrada 1200 S 2013

BMW R 1200 R 2010

BMW R 1200 R 2010

Ducati Multistrada 1200 S 2013

Ducati Multistrada 1200 S 2013

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Overview - BMW R 1200 R 2010 vs Ducati Multistrada 1200 S 2013

BMW R 1200 R 2010

BMW R 1200 R 2010

Ducati Multistrada 1200 S 2013

Ducati Multistrada 1200 S 2013

Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 R 2010 compared to Ducati Multistrada 1200 S 2013

BMW R 1200 R 2010
Ducati Multistrada 1200 S 2013

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore101 mmBore106 mm
StrokeStroke73 mmStroke67.9 mm
Engine powerEngine power109 HPEngine power150 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power9,250 rpm
TorqueTorque115 NmTorque124.5 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,000 rpmRpm at Torque7,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12 Compression Ratio11.5
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingOil-airCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,170 ccmDisplacement1,198.4 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionStrutFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width180 mmRear tyre width190 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height55 %
LengthLength2,145 mmLength2,200 mm
HeightHeight1,285 mmHeight1,480 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,495 mmWheelbase1,530 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height800 mmSeat Height850 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity18 lFuel Tank Capacity20 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1200 R 2010

BMW R 1200 R 2010

The predecessor was already able to be ridden in a sporty manner as well as convincing on tours, the new R 1200 R can do even more - thanks to the pannier system (of course at extra cost), travelling is still no problem, but it masters sport even better. Thanks to the now partially water-cooled boxer twin-cylinder engine, it is wonderfully agile - 125 hp may not seem like much on paper, but the engine pushes incredibly and behaves in a cultivated manner to boot. The chassis and brakes also score highly and the seating position is sporty and upright, covering a wide spectrum from wonderful fun to long-distance touring. Unfortunately, BMW also understands the trick with the surcharge list perfectly. The basic model is well equipped with ABS that can be deactivated, traction control that can also be deactivated and two driving modes, but many interesting gimmicks are almost obligatory - and of course drive the price way up.

Sporty look

powerful engine

good sound

comfortable seating position

ABS and traction control standard

two riding modes

Many cool features only available at extra cost

poorly readable speedometer and rev counter

Ducati Multistrada 1200 S 2013

Ducati Multistrada 1200 S 2013

The Multistrada requires a willingness to compromise, which is often compensated for by the wonderful performance from the 150 hp engine and the exclusive flair that a Ducati spreads. If you are looking for a comfortable sedan for thousands of kilometres on American highways, you should leave the Ducati Multistrada 1200 S alone.

Brutal power delivery - but with adjustment options

inimitable sound

efficient cornering.

Uneven bagging at very low revs - interesting in tight corners

weak rear brake.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW R 1200 R vs Ducati Multistrada 1200 S

Price BMW R 1200 R

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