BMW R 1250 GS 2021 vs. Ducati Multistrada 950 2021

BMW R 1250 GS 2021

Ducati Multistrada 950 2021

Technical Specifications BMW R 1250 GS 2021 compared to Ducati Multistrada 950 2021

BMW R 1250 GS 2021

Ducati Multistrada 950 2021

BMW R 1250 GS 2021

Ducati Multistrada 950 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	Boxer	Engine type	V
Bore	Bore	102.5 mm	Bore	94 mm
Stroke	Stroke	76 mm	Stroke	67.5 mm
Engine power	Engine power	136 HP	Engine power	113 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,750 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	143 Nm	Torque	96.2 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,250 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,750 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.5	Compression Ratio	12.6
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Antihopping	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
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	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	Desmodromic, DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid-air	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,254 ccm	Displacement	937 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telelever	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	37 mm	Diameter	48 mm
Travel	Travel	190 mm	Travel	170 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Single swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Travel	Travel	200 mm	Travel	170 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound
Material	Material	Aluminium	Material	Aluminium

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Load-bearing engine	Frame type	Tubular
Rake	Rake	62.9 degree	Rake	64.8 degree
Trail	Trail	109 mm	Trail	105.7 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	305 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	276 mm	Diameter	265 mm
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston

Assistance Systems

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

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	1,525 mm	Wheelbase	1,594 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	850 mm	Seat Height	840 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	249 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	227 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Equipment

Equipment	Equipment	Cornering lights, LED-Headlights, Windscreen adjustable	Equipment	Windscreen adjustable

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1250 GS 2021

The BMW R 1250 GS also presents itself as a very complete bike in 2022. Confident and well-balanced, it impresses on intensive rides. The bike scores points with its superb engine, great ergonomics and practical riding aids including great app integration. However, in a direct comparison with other top-of-the-range touring enduros, it shows its first weaknesses in terms of features and components. In direct comparison, however, the 136 hp from the boxer engine is convincing in every situation.

Extremely high-torque boxer engine

comfortable seating position, suitable for long distances

great app integration

sophisticated operating concept

great ergonomics

many customisation options

great handling with strong confidence in the front

easy to ride

Shifting at low revs is choppy

seat too slack

brakes and suspension no longer at the level of the strong competition

Ducati Multistrada 950 2021

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Average Market Price BMW R 1250 GS vs Ducati Multistrada 950

Price BMW R 1250 GS

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BMW R 1250 GS 2021 vs. Ducati Multistrada 950 2021

Technical Specifications BMW R 1250 GS 2021 compared to Ducati Multistrada 950 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Suspension Front

Suspension Rear

Chassis

Brakes Front

Brakes Rear

Assistance Systems

Dimensions and Weights

Equipment

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1250 GS 2021

Ducati Multistrada 950 2021

Price Comparison Average Market Price BMW R 1250 GS vs Ducati Multistrada 950

Price BMW R 1250 GS

Price Ducati Multistrada 950

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