BMW R 1200 GS 2006 vs. Ducati Multistrada 1100 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2006

Ducati Multistrada 1100 2009

Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS 2006 compared to Ducati Multistrada 1100 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2006

Ducati Multistrada 1100 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2006

Ducati Multistrada 1100 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Engine power	Engine power	100 HP	Engine power	95 HP
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Chain
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Cooling	Cooling	Oil-air	Cooling	Air
Displacement	Displacement	1,170 ccm	Displacement	1,078 ccm

Dimensions and Weights

Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,519 mm	Wheelbase	1,462 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	840 mm	Seat Height	850 mm
Dry Weight	Dry Weight	205 kg	Dry Weight	196 kg
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

BMW R 1200 GS 2006

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 1100 2009

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW R 1200 GS vs Ducati Multistrada 1100

Price BMW R 1200 GS

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Price Ducati Multistrada 1100

Unfortunately, the data available to us is not sufficient to provide meaningful price information for this model.