Bmw R 1300 Gs vs Ducati Multistrada V4 S
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw R 1300 Gs vs Ducati Multistrada V4 S. Bmw R 1300 Gs: 145 hp @ 7,750 rpm hp, 237 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 220 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 8.8/10. Ducati Multistrada V4 S: 170 hp @ 10,500 rpm hp, 243 kg (wet/curb weight with full fluids) weight, top speed 260 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bmw R 1300 Gs
Ducati Multistrada V4 S
Horsepower (hp)
145 hp
170 hp
Torque (Nm)
149 Nm
125 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
220 km/h
260 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
237 kg
243 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
145 hp @ 7,750 rpm
170 hp @ 10,500 rpm
Torque
149 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
125 Nm @ 8,750 rpm
Top Speed
220 km/h (estimated)
260 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced)
Weight
237 kg (wet/curb weight)
243 kg (wet/curb weight with full fluids)
Fuel
5.5–6.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L — real-world average; varies with riding style)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Bmw R 1300 Gs
8.8/10
"The benchmark adventure bike, best bought used with patience."
Pros
+ShiftCam engine is outstanding
+Best chassis in class
+Excellent electronics suite
Cons
−ASA gearbox needs checking
−Options wildly inflate price
−Tall seat alienates shorter riders
Ducati Multistrada V4 S
8.5/10
"Exceptional tech-loaded adventure bike worth every penny bought carefully."
Pros
+Radar cruise is genuinely brilliant
+V4 engine supremely refined
+Electronics suite best-in-class
Cons
−Expensive dealer servicing costs
−Electronics gremlins on neglected bikes
−Heavy for tight off-road
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