Ducati Multistrada 1260 vs Bmw R 1250 Gs
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Ducati Multistrada 1260
Bmw R 1250 Gs
Horsepower (hp)
158 hp
136 hp
Torque (Nm)
129.5 Nm
143 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
250 km/h
220 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
218 kg
249 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
158 hp @ 9,750 rpm
136 hp @ 7,750 rpm
Torque
129.5 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
143 Nm @ 6,250 rpm
Top Speed
250 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced)
220 km/h
Weight
218 kg (wet/curb weight – base model)
249 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5–7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18.2 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Ducati Multistrada 1260
8.0/10
"A genuinely excellent all-rounder that demands budgeting for Italian running costs."
Pros
+Engine character is extraordinary
+Skyhook suspension genuinely impressive
+Excellent long-distance comfort
Cons
−Dealer servicing costs fortune
−Front tyre wear excessive
−Touchscreen interface frustratingly laggy
Bmw R 1250 Gs
9.0/10
"The adventure benchmark that justifies every penny, used or new."
Pros
+ShiftCam engine genuinely exceptional
+Electronics suite actually works
+Bulletproof long-term reliability
Cons
−Stubbornly expensive used market
−Heavy at low speeds
−Challenging for shorter riders