Ducati Multistrada 1260 Vs BMW R 1200 RS comparison

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On Road Price New Delhi	₹ 17.06 Lakh Book Test Ride	₹ 16.48 Lakh Book Test Ride

Overview

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 the fully-loaded model. On the other hand, the price of the base version of the Ducati Multistrada 1260 starts at ₹ 17.06 Lakh and goes up to Rs. ₹ 22.81 Lakh for range topping model.

Compare Mileage

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the BMW R 1200 RS base engine returns 20 kmpl. The Ducati Multistrada 1260 base returns 19 kmpl.

Compare Engine

In the powertrain department, the BMW R 1200 RS gets bhp Petrol engine, whereas the Ducati Multistrada 1260 comes in bhp Petrol engine.

Engine

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
Compression	13:1	N/A

Fuel Consumption

Fuel Tank Capacity	20.0 L	18.0 L
Reserve Fuel Capacity	N/A	4.0 L
Mileage	19.20 Kmpl	20.00 Kmpl
Overall Riding Range	N/A	N/A

Dimension and Weight

Kerb Weight	232 kg	236 kg
Length	2280 mm	2202 mm
Width	985 mm	925 mm
Height	1220 mm	1250 mm
Wheelbase	1585 mm	1527 mm
Ground Clearance	N/A	N/A
Seat Height	825 mm	820 mm

Transmission

No. Of Gears	6 Gears	6 Gears
Clutch	Light Action, Wet, Multiplate Clutch With Hydraulic Control	Oil Lubricated Clutch, Hydraulically Operated

Chassis and Suspension

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

Braking

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 and Tyres

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

Electricals

Battery	Maintenance Free	12V / 12Ah, Maintenance-free
Headlight	LED	Halogen
Tail Light	LED	LED

Standard Features

Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Tachometer	Digital	Analogue
Gear Indicator
Fuel Warning Indicator
Fuel Gauge
Low Oil Indicator
Low Battery Indicator
Pillion Seat
Pillion Grabrail
Engine Kill Switch
Clock
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Tripmeter Count
Pass Light
ABS
ABS and Switchable Traction Control		-
Ducati Multimedia System (DMS) Ready		-
Ducati Safety Pack		-
Full Led Headlamp		-
Immobiliser		-
Interchangeable pillion seat and aluminium rack with removable pillion pegs		-
Latest Nissin branded twin piston sliding caliper		-
LED Rear Light		-
Low Center Of Gravity		-
Ride By Wire		-
Riding Modes		-
Switchable Traction Control		-
Torque-Assist Clutch		-
Trip Computer		-
USB Power Socket		-
Vehicle Hold Control (VHC)		-

Additonal Features

Key Features

FULLY ADJUSTABLE SUSPENSION		-
POWERFUL V-TWIN		-
PRECISE,AGILE HANDLING		-
RACE-INSPIRED DESIGN		-

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