BMW R 1200 GS 2012 vs. Ducati Multistrada 950 S 2020

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

Ducati Multistrada 950 S 2020

Ducati Multistrada 950 S 2020

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Overview - BMW R 1200 GS 2012 vs Ducati Multistrada 950 S 2020

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

Ducati Multistrada 950 S 2020

Ducati Multistrada 950 S 2020

Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS 2012 compared to Ducati Multistrada 950 S 2020

BMW R 1200 GS 2012
Ducati Multistrada 950 S 2020
BMW R 1200 GS 2012
BMW R 1200 GS 2012
Ducati Multistrada 950 S 2020
Ducati Multistrada 950 S 2020

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeBoxerEngine typeV
BoreBore101 mmBore94 mm
StrokeStroke73 mmStroke67.5 mm
Engine powerEngine power110 HPEngine power113 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,750 rpmRpm at Max. Power9,000 rpm
TorqueTorque120 NmTorque96.2 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,000 rpmRpm at Torque7,750 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12 Compression Ratio12.6
Clutch TypeClutch TypeToughened, DryClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingOil-airCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,170 ccmDisplacement937 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionStrutFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSingle swing armSuspensionSwing arm
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound

Chassis

Frame typeFrame typeLoad-bearing engineFrame typeTubular

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width110 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height80 %Front tyre height70 %
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width110 mmRear tyre width170 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height80 %Rear tyre height60 %
WheelbaseWheelbase1,507 mmWheelbase1,594 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height850 mmSeat Height820 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity20 lFuel Tank Capacity20 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

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.

Ducati Multistrada 950 S 2020

Ducati Multistrada 950 S 2020

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW R 1200 GS vs Ducati Multistrada 950 S

Price BMW R 1200 GS

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Price Ducati Multistrada 950 S

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