Ducati Multistrada 1200 S 2013 vs. BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2011

Ducati Multistrada 1200 S 2013

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2011

Overview - Ducati Multistrada 1200 S 2013 vs BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2011

Ducati Multistrada 1200 S 2013

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2011

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Technical Specifications Ducati Multistrada 1200 S 2013 compared to BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2011

Ducati Multistrada 1200 S 2013

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2011

Ducati Multistrada 1200 S 2013

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2011

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	106 mm	Bore	101 mm
Stroke	Stroke	67.9 mm	Stroke	73 mm
Engine power	Engine power	150 HP	Engine power	104 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,250 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	124.5 Nm	Torque	115 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	5,750 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.5	Compression Ratio	12
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	1,198.4 ccm	Displacement	1,170 ccm

Suspension Front

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

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 width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	110 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	80 %
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	190 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Length	Length	2,200 mm	Length	2,240 mm
Height	Height	1,480 mm	Height	1,525 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,530 mm	Wheelbase	1,510 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	850 mm	Seat Height	910 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	33 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Ducati Multistrada 1200 S 2013

The Multistrada requires a willingness to compromise, which is often compensated for by the wonderful performance from the 150 hp engine and the exclusive flair that a Ducati spreads. If you are looking for a comfortable sedan for thousands of kilometres on American highways, you should leave the Ducati Multistrada 1200 S alone.

Brutal power delivery - but with adjustment options

inimitable sound

efficient cornering.

Uneven bagging at very low revs - interesting in tight corners

weak rear brake.

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2011

In the last 30 years of its development, the GS has learned everything you need to know to remain the best-selling motorbike over 500 cubic metres for years - worldwide!

easy to ride

33-litre tank

ergonomics

brakes

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