Ducati Multistrada 1200 vs Bmw R 1200 Gs
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ducati Multistrada 1200 vs Bmw R 1200 Gs. Ducati Multistrada 1200: 150 hp @ 9,250 rpm hp, 215 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 240 km/h (estimated, electronically influenced), Motoryk rating 8.0/10. Bmw R 1200 Gs: 125 hp @ 7,750 rpm hp, 238 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 200 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Ducati Multistrada 1200
Bmw R 1200 Gs
Horsepower (hp)
150 hp
125 hp
Torque (Nm)
120 Nm
125 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
240 km/h
200 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
215 kg
238 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
150 hp @ 9,250 rpm
125 hp @ 7,750 rpm
Torque
120 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
125 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
240 km/h (estimated, electronically influenced)
200 km/h
Weight
215 kg (wet/curb weight)
238 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18.2 km/L, real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Ducati Multistrada 1200
8.0/10
"Brilliant bike, but budget for maintenance or walk away."
Pros
+Genuinely versatile four-bike concept
+Characterful, torquey V-twin engine
+Excellent semi-active suspension (S models)
Cons
−Expensive Desmo valve services
−Aging electronics cause headaches
−Early throttle snatch issues
Bmw R 1200 Gs
8.5/10
"The benchmark adventure bike that still embarrasses newer rivals daily."
Pros
+Bulletproof long-distance capability
+Exceptional wind protection
+Strong resale value retention
Cons
−Expensive dealer servicing costs
−Heavy below 30mph
−ESA electronics fail expensively
Top 10 Accessories
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