Ducati Multistrada V4 S vs Bmw R 1300 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 V4 S
Bmw R 1300 Gs
Horsepower (hp)
170 hp
145 hp
Torque (Nm)
125 Nm
149 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
260 km/h
220 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
243 kg
237 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
170 hp @ 10,500 rpm
145 hp @ 7,750 rpm
Torque
125 Nm @ 8,750 rpm
149 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
260 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced)
220 km/h (estimated)
Weight
243 kg (wet/curb weight with full fluids)
237 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L — real-world average; varies with riding style)
5.5–6.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
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
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