BMW R 1250 GS vs Ducati Multistrada 1260 Comparison

Engine & Performance

Displacement	1254 cc	1262 cc
Maximum Power	136 hp	158 hp
No. Of Cylinder	2	2
Drive Type	Shaft Drive	Chain Drive
Compression Ratio	12.5:1	12.5:1
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Maximum Torque	143 Nm	128 Nm
Engine Type	2-Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 8-Valve, Air & Liquid Cooled Engine	Testastretta DVT L-Twin Cylinder, /4 Valves, 4-Stroke, DOHC Engine
Alternator	510 W	--
Exhaust Pipes	2 in 1 Exhaust	2 into 1 Exhaust
Clutch Type	Oil lubricated	Wet, Multiplate Clutch With Hydraulic Control
Bore X Stroke	102.5 mm x 76 mm	106 mm x 67.9 mm
Top Speed	200 kmph	--
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Fuel Tank Capacity	20 L	--
RPM at Maximum Torque	6250 rpm	7500 rpm
RPM at Maximum Power	7750 rpm	9500 rpm
Emission Control	--	Euro 4
Injection Type	--	Fuel Injection
Valve Configuration	--	DOHC

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Dimension

Category	Adventure Touring	Adventure Touring
Dry Weight	216 kg	225 kg
Width	952.5 mm	--
Seating Capacity	2 Seats	2 Seats
Seat Height	850 mm	840 mm
Gross Weight	465 kg	--
Height	1430 mm	--
Kerb Weight	249 kg	254 kg
Wheel Base	1514 mm	1592 mm

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Fuel & Ignition

Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Fuel Supply System	--	EFI

Gear & Transmission

Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Gear Box	6-Speed	6-Speed

Chassis & Suspension

Suspension Travel(Front)	190 mm	--
Suspension Travel(Rear)	200 mm	--
Rear Suspension	Swing Arm	Ducati Skyhook Suspension (DSS)
Front Suspension	--	USD Fork

Wheels & Tyres

Front Tyre	120/70 R19	120/70 R19
Rear Tyre	170/60 R17	170/60 R17
Tyre Type	Radial	Radial
Front Wheel Size	R19	R19
Rear Wheel Size	R17	R17

Electrical

Pack Capacity	No	--
Power Pack	No	--
Pack Life	No	--
Range Highway	No	--
Range City	No	--
Pack Voltage	No	--
Battery Capacity	11.8 Ah	--
Motor Type	No	--
Input	No	--

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Safety & Security

ABS	Yes	Yes
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Back Rest	No	No
Riding Modes	Road,Touring Road,Touring	Sport, Touring, Urban, Enduro Sport, Touring, Urban, Enduro
Shutter Lock	No	No
Leg Guards	No	No
Launch Control	No	--
Traction Control	Yes	Yes
Side Reflectors	Yes	Yes
Stability Control	Yes	Yes
Advanced Safety Features	--	ABS Cornering, Ducati Traction Control, Ducati Skyhook Suspension EVO, Ducati Wheelie Control, Vehical Hold Control, Riding Modes ABS Cornering, Ducati Traction Control, Ducati Skyhook Suspension EVO, Ducati Wheelie Control, Vehical Hold Control, Riding Modes
Anti-Theft Alarm	--	Yes

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Console

Odometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Fuel Gauge	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Oil Change Indicator	Yes	Yes
Navigator	No	--
Speedometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Display Screen	Yes	Yes
Tripmeter	Yes	Yes
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Side Stand Indicator	--	Yes

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Electrical

Head Lamp	LED LED	LED LED
Accessory Outlet	Yes	--
Tail Lamp	LED LED	LED LED
Battery Voltage	12 V 12 V	12 V 12 V
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Indicator Light	Yes	Yes

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Brake

Front Brake	Dual Disc Dual Disc	Dual Disc Dual Disc
Rear Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc

Chassis & Suspension

Chrome Garnish	No	Yes
Body Frame Type	Two-section Two-section	Trellis Frame Trellis Frame
Side Wings	Yes	Yes
Seat Type	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped
Body Frame Material	--	Steel Steel

Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats	No	Yes
Cruise Control	--	Yes