BMW R 1200 GS 2011 vs. Ducati Multistrada 1260 S DAir 2018

BMW R 1200 GS 2011

BMW R 1200 GS 2011

Ducati Multistrada 1260 S DAir 2018

Ducati Multistrada 1260 S DAir 2018

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Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS 2011 compared to Ducati Multistrada 1260 S DAir 2018

BMW R 1200 GS 2011
Ducati Multistrada 1260 S DAir 2018
BMW R 1200 GS 2011
BMW R 1200 GS 2011
Ducati Multistrada 1260 S DAir 2018
Ducati Multistrada 1260 S DAir 2018

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeBoxerEngine typeV
BoreBore101 mmBore106 mm
StrokeStroke73 mmStroke71.5 mm
Engine powerEngine power110 HPEngine power158 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,750 rpmRpm at Max. Power9,500 rpm
TorqueTorque120 NmTorque129.5 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,000 rpmRpm at Torque7,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12 Compression Ratio13
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 ccmDisplacement1,262 ccm

Suspension Front

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

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSingle swing armSuspensionSingle swing 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 width190 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height80 %Rear tyre height55 %
LengthLength2,210 mmLength2,190 mm
WidthWidth915 mmWidth1,000 mm
HeightHeight1,450 mmHeight1,495 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,507 mmWheelbase1,585 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height850 mmSeat Height825 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 2011

BMW R 1200 GS 2011

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 1260 S DAir 2018

Ducati Multistrada 1260 S DAir 2018

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW R 1200 GS vs Ducati Multistrada 1260 S DAir

Price BMW R 1200 GS

Model year
Current average market prices

Price Ducati Multistrada 1260 S DAir

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

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