Ducati Multistrada 1260 Pikes Peak 2018 vs. BMW K 1300 R 2009

Ducati Multistrada 1260 Pikes Peak 2018

BMW K 1300 R 2009

Technical Specifications Ducati Multistrada 1260 Pikes Peak 2018 compared to BMW K 1300 R 2009

Ducati Multistrada 1260 Pikes Peak 2018

BMW K 1300 R 2009

Ducati Multistrada 1260 Pikes Peak 2018

BMW K 1300 R 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	V	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	106 mm	Bore	80 mm
Stroke	Stroke	71.5 mm	Stroke	64.3 mm
Engine power	Engine power	158 HP	Engine power	173 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,250 rpm
Torque	Torque	129.5 Nm	Torque	140 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	8,250 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	13	Compression Ratio	13
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Prop shaft
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Displacement	Displacement	1,262 ccm	Displacement	1,293 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Strut

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Single swing arm	Suspension	Paralever

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,190 mm	Length	2,228 mm
Width	Width	1,000 mm	Width	856 mm
Height	Height	1,495 mm	Height	1,095 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,585 mm	Wheelbase	1,585 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	825 mm	Seat Height	820 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	19 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Ducati Multistrada 1260 Pikes Peak 2018

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

BMW K 1300 R 2009

The throttle grip is pulled open, the K pushes forward and then, when you take a short break on other motorbikes, you simply stay fully on the throttle with the souped-up K and push in the next gear. A real gem for demanding races.

Sharp looks

plenty of power

comfort

relaxed ride

optimised system

ABS

RDC

EVO

ASC

ESA 2.

Curve settling-in period at the beginning.