BMW R 1200 GS
BMW R 1200 GS
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BMW R 1200 GS vs Ducati Multistrada 1260 Comparison

The detailed Motorcycles comparison of BMW R 1200 GS and Ducati Multistrada 1260, based on price, specifications & other features is shown below. The BMW R 1200 GS priced at RM 91,900 while the Ducati Multistrada 1260 Motorcycles has a price tag of RM 129,900 . Comparing the technical specifications, Ducati Multistrada 1260 engine displacement is 1262 while the BMW R 1200 GS houses a 1170 engine.

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Overview: BMW R 1200 GS vs Multistrada 1260

Key Features

Start Option Electric Electric
Displacement 1170 cc 1262 cc
Maximum Power 125 hp 155.8 hp

User Ratings & Review Comparison

4.33/5
3 reviews
4.75/5
12 reviews
User Review Comparison
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    I've owned every GS model produced by BMW and have ridden them on different occasions. When BMW launched the R 1250 GS, I got stunned to see the...

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    Douglas Jul 19, 2023 for BMW R 1200 GS
  • The off-road monster by Ducati

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    Caleb Jul 04, 2022 for Ducati Multistrada 1260

Engine & Performance

Displacement 1170 cc 1262 cc
Maximum Power 125 hp 155.8 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres) 20.0 L 20.0 L
Maximum Torque 125 Nm 129.5 Nm
Top Speed 200 kmph --
Alternator 580 W --
Clutch Type oil lubricated Wet, Multi-Plate
Lubrication System Oil Lubricated --
Cooling System Air/Liquid-Cooled Liquid Cooled
Bore X Stroke 101 mm x 73 mm 106 mm x 71.5 mm
No. Of Strokes 4-Stroke 4-Stroke
Exhaust Pipes 2 In 1 Exhaust Dual Exhaust
Compression Ratio 12.5:1 13.0:1
Engine Type Air/Liquid-Cooled, 4-Stroke, Flat Twin Engine, DOHC Ducati Testastretta DVT with Desmodromic Variable Timing, L-Twin Cylinder, 4-Valves
Valves Per Cylinder 4 4
Drive Type Shaft Drive Chain Drive
Valve Configuration DOHC DOHC
Emission Control Euro 3 Euro 4
No. Of Cylinder 2 2
RPM at Maximum Power 7750 rpm --
RPM at Maximum Torque 6500 rpm --
Spark Plugs Per Cylinder -- 2
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Dimension

Category Adventure Touring Adventure Touring
Gross Weight 450 kg --
Wheel Base 1507 mm 1585 mm
Height 1450 mm --
Seat Height 850 mm 845 mm
Seating Capacity 2 2
Length 2210 mm --
Width 953 mm --
Kerb Weight 238 kg 232 kg
Dry Weight -- 209 kg
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Fuel & Ignition

Start Option Electric Electric
Fuel Reserve 4.0 L --
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Ignition System -- Electronic
Fuel Supply System -- EFI

Wheels & Tyres

Front Tyre 120/70 R19 120/70 R17
Rear Wheel Size R17 R17
Rear Tyre 170/60 R17 190/55 R17
Tyre Type Radial Radial, Tubeless
Front Wheel Size R19 R17

Electrical

Battery Voltage 12 V --
Battery Capacity 11.8 Ah --

Gear & Transmission

Gear Box 6-Speed 6-Speed
Transmission Type Manual Manual

Chassis & Suspension

Rear Suspension Swing Arm Swing Arm
Front Suspension BMW Motorrad Telelever USD Fork
Suspension Travel(Front) 190 mm 170 mm
Suspension Travel(Rear) 200 mm 170 mm

Safety & Security

ABS Yes Yes
Pass Switch Yes Yes
Engine Check Warning Yes Yes
Shutter Lock No No
Back Rest No No
Central Locking No --
Riding Modes Sport, Touring, Rain, Road Sport, Touring, Rain, Road Sport, Touring Sport, Touring
Wheel Lock Front/back No No
Stability Control Yes Yes
Traction Control Yes Yes
Side Reflectors Yes Yes
Leg Guards No No
Launch Control No No
Advanced Safety Features -- Vehicle Hold Control, Riding Modes, Power Modes, Ducati Wheelie Control Vehicle Hold Control, Riding Modes, Power Modes, Ducati Wheelie Control
Anti-Theft Alarm -- Yes
Engine Immobilizer -- Yes
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Console

Odometer Digital Digital Digital Digital
Fuel Gauge Digital Digital Digital Digital
Oil Change Indicator Yes Digital Digital
Tachometer Yes Yes
Side Stand Indicator No --
Speedometer Analog Analog Digital Digital
Display Screen Yes Yes
Tripmeter Yes Yes
Navigator -- Optional Optional
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Brake

Rear Brake Disc Disc Disc Disc
Front Brake Dual Disc Dual Disc Dual Disc Dual Disc

Differentiating Features

Cruise Control No --
Height Adjustable Seats No Yes

Chassis & Suspension

Electronic Suspension Adjustment Yes --
Body Frame Type Two Section Two Section Tubular Trellis Tubular Trellis
Seat Type Dual Stepped Dual Stepped Dual Stepped Dual Stepped
Body Frame Material Steel Steel Steel Steel
Side Wings Yes Yes

Electrical

Tail Lamp LED LED LED LED
Head Lamp LED LED LED LED
Indicator Light Yes Yes
Adjustable Headlights Yes Yes

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