BMW R 1300 RS 2025 vs. Ducati Multistrada 1260 S 2018

Technical Specifications BMW R 1300 RS 2025 compared to Ducati Multistrada 1260 S 2018

BMW R 1300 RS 2025

Ducati Multistrada 1260 S 2018

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BMW R 1300 RS 2025

Ducati Multistrada 1260 S 2018

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	Boxer	Engine type	V
Bore	Bore	106.5 mm	Bore	106 mm
Stroke	Stroke	73 mm	Stroke	71.5 mm
Engine power	Engine power	145 HP	Engine power	158 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,750 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	149 Nm	Torque	129.5 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	13.3	Compression Ratio	13
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Throttle Bore	Throttle Bore	52 mm	Throttle Bore	56 mm
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Chain
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	DOHC, Drag lever	Valves	Desmodromic
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,300 ccm	Displacement	1,262 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	47 mm	Diameter	48 mm
Travel	Travel	140 mm	Travel	170 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Single swing arm	Suspension	Single swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Travel	Travel	130 mm	Travel	170 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound
Material	Material	Aluminium	Material	Aluminium

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Load-bearing engine	Frame type	Tubular
Rake	Rake	62 degree	Rake	65 degree
Trail	Trail	122.5 mm	Trail	111 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	310 mm	Diameter	330 mm
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Actuation	Actuation	Hydraulic	Actuation	Hydraulic

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	285 mm	Diameter	265 mm
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Engine drag torque control, Cruise control, Traction control	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Suspension electronically adjustable, Riding modes, Dynamic suspension, Ride by Wire, Quickshifter, Traction control, Anti-wheelie

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	190 mm	Rear tyre width	190 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,138 mm	Length	2,190 mm
Width	Width	846 mm	Width	1,000 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,523 mm	Wheelbase	1,585 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	790 mm	Seat Height	825 mm
Seat Height up to	Seat Height up to	815 mm	Seat Height up to	845 mm
Dry Weight (with ABS)	Dry Weight (with ABS)	245 kg	Dry Weight (with ABS)	212 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l

Equipment

Equipment	Equipment	Connectivity, Case system, LED-Headlights, TFT display, Topcase, USB socket, USB-C socket	Equipment	Cornering lights, LED-Headlights