Ducati Multistrada 1260 Vs BMW R 1200 RS comparison
Compare Ducati Multistrada 1260 and BMW R 1200 RS
Trying to figure out which of these bikes or scooters to buy? Compare the Ducati Multistrada 1260 Vs BMW R 1200 RS on CarAndBike to make an informed buying decision as to which bike to buy in 2019. This comparison has been carried out on the basis of prices, engine specifications, mileage, and features of these two-wheelers.
Compare Price
The ex-showroom, New Delhi price of the BMW R 1200 RS starts at ₹ 16.48 Lakh and goes up to ₹ 17.53 Lakh for top-end model. On the other hand, the price of the base version of the Ducati Multistrada 1260 starts at ₹ 16.94 Lakh and goes up to ₹ 22.69 Lakh for top-end model.
Compare Mileage
As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the BMW R 1200 RS base engine returns 20 kmpl. The Ducati Multistrada 1260 base engine returns 19 kmpl.
Compare Engine
In the powertrain department, the BMW R 1200 RS gets a 1170 cc that produces 123 bhp peak power. The Ducati Multistrada 1260 comes in a 1262 cc that produces 158 bhp peak power.
| Engine CC |
1262.0 cc | 1170.0 cc |
| No Of Cylinder |
4 | 2 |
| Max Power |
158 bhp @ 9500 rpm | 123 bhp @ 7750 rpm |
| Max Torque |
129.5 Nm @ 7500 rpm | 125 Nm @ 6500 rpm |
| Valves Per Cylinder |
4 | 4 |
| Fuel Delivery |
Bosch Electronic Fuel Injection | Electronic intake pipe injection |
| Cooling System |
Liquid Cooled | Air/liquid-cooled |
| Starting Mechanism |
Self Start | Self Start |
| Fuel Tank Capacity |
20 L | 18 L |
| Reserve Fuel Capacity |
N/A | 4 L |
| Mileage |
19.2 Kmpl | 20 Kmpl |
| Overall Riding Range |
384 km | 360 km |
| Kerb Weight |
232 kg | 236 kg |
| Length |
N/A | 2202 mm |
| Width |
N/A | 925 mm |
| Height |
N/A | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase |
1585 mm | 1527 mm |
| Ground Clearance |
N/A | N/A |
| Seat Height |
825 mm | 820 mm |
| No. Of Gears |
6 | 6 |
| Clutch |
Light Action, Wet, Multiplate Clutch with Hydraulic Control | Oil lubricated clutch, hydraulically operated |
| Chassis Type |
Tabular Steel Trellis Frame | Two-section frame, front- and bolted on rear frame, load-bearing engine |
| Front Suspension |
48 mm inverted Kayaba fork | Telescopic Upside-Down fork; stanchion diameter 45 mm |
| Rear Suspension |
Fully Adjustable Sachs Monoshock unit. Remote Spring Preload Adjustment Aluminium Single-Sided Swingarm | Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) at handwheel, rebound damping adjustable at handwheel |
| Front Brake Type |
Dual Disc with Brembo 4-piston calipers, with Bosch Cornering ABS | Dual Disc |
| Rear Brake Type |
Single Disc with 2-piston caliper, with Bosch Cornering ABS | Disc |
| Front Disc/Drum Size |
320 mm | 320 mm |
| Rear Disc/Drum Size |
265 mm | 276 mm |
| Wheel Size |
17 inches | 17 inches |
| Wheel Type |
Spoke Wheels | Alloy Wheels |
| Front Tyre |
Pirelli Scorpion Trail II 120/70 R17 | 120/70 ZR 17 |
| Rear Tyre |
Pirelli Scorpion Trail II 190/55 R17 | 180/55 ZR 17 |
| Battery |
Maintenance Free | 12V / 12Ah, maintenance-free |
| Headlight |
LED | Halogen |
| Tail Light |
LED | LED |
| Riding Modes |
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| Full Led Headlamp |
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| Ducati Safety Pack |
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| ABS and Switchable Traction Control |
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| Ducati Multimedia System (DMS) Ready |
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| Vehicle Hold Control (VHC) |
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| Speedometer |
Digital | Digital |
| Tachometer |
Digital | Analogue |
| Gear Indicator |
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| Fuel Warning Indicator |
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| Fuel Gauge |
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| Low Oil Indicator |
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| Low Battery Indicator |
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| Pillion Seat |
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| Pillion Grabrail |
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| Engine Kill Switch |
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| Clock |
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| Tripmeter Type |
Digital | Digital |
| Tripmeter Count |
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| Pass Light |
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