Ducati Multistrada 1260 Pikes Peak 2019 vs. BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Ducati Multistrada 1260 Pikes Peak 2019

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Technical Specifications Ducati Multistrada 1260 Pikes Peak 2019 compared to BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Ducati Multistrada 1260 Pikes Peak 2019

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Ducati Multistrada 1260 Pikes Peak 2019

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	V	Engine type	Boxer
Bore	Bore	106 mm	Bore	101 mm
Stroke	Stroke	71.5 mm	Stroke	73 mm
Engine power	Engine power	158 HP	Engine power	105 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	129.5 Nm	Torque	115 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	5,750 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	13	Compression Ratio	12
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Prop shaft
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	Oil-air
Displacement	Displacement	1,262 ccm	Displacement	1,170 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Strut
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Preload

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Single swing arm	Suspension	Single swing arm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Preload

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	19 inch
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,190 mm	Length	2,210 mm
Width	Width	1,000 mm	Width	915 mm
Height	Height	1,495 mm	Height	1,450 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,585 mm	Wheelbase	1,507 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	825 mm	Seat Height	850 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Ducati Multistrada 1260 Pikes Peak 2019

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

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.