Ducati Monster 1200 S versus BMW R 1250 RT
Ducati Monster 1200 S
Naked
BMW R 1250 RT
Tourer
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Built von 2014 bis 2020
Built von 2019 bis 2024~
RRP 17.490 €
RRP 21.200 €
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Competitors
Pros:
- Power
- precise chassis
- Comfort
- Assistance Systems
- Processing
Pros:
- rich road holding
- 1,000 km piece no problem
- luxurious seating comfort for driver and front passenger
- bearish engine with rich torque
Cons:
- Windbreak
Cons:
- Fully equipped not quite cheap
- difficult > limited manoeuvring capability
Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 1.485 mm
Length : 2.156 mm Height : 1.117 mm
Seat : 795 mm until : 820 mm
Weight : 213 kg
Length : 2.156 mm Height : 1.117 mm
Seat : 795 mm until : 820 mm
Weight : 213 kg
Wheelbase: 1.485 mm
Length : 2.222 mm Height : 5 mm
Seat : 805 mm
Weight : 279 (max: 505 ) kg
Length : 2.222 mm Height : 5 mm
Seat : 805 mm
Weight : 279 (max: 505 ) kg
Engine
Motor design: V 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.198 ccm
Hub: 68 mm
Hole: 106 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 1.198 ccm
Hub: 68 mm
Hole: 106 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Motor design: Four-stroke boxer engine 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.254 ccm
Hub: 76 mm
Hole: 103 mm
Cooling: Luft-/Flüssigkeitsgekühlt
Drive: Kardan
Displacement: 1.254 ccm
Hub: 76 mm
Hole: 103 mm
Cooling: Luft-/Flüssigkeitsgekühlt
Drive: Kardan
Performance
Maximum speed: 255 km/h
Performance: 147 HP at 9.250 U/Min
Torque: 124 NM bei 7.750 U/Min Tank contents: 18 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 350 km
Performance: 147 HP at 9.250 U/Min
Torque: 124 NM bei 7.750 U/Min Tank contents: 18 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 350 km
Maximum speed: 200 km/h
Performance: 136 HP at 7.750 U/Min
Torque: 143 NM bei 6.250 U/Min Tank contents: 25 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 526 km
Performance: 136 HP at 7.750 U/Min
Torque: 143 NM bei 6.250 U/Min Tank contents: 25 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 526 km
Chassis
Frame type:
Lattice tube (steel) Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 149 mm)
Rear suspension:
Single-arm swingarm
Lattice tube (steel) Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 149 mm)
Rear suspension:
Single-arm swingarm
Frame type:
Two-part frame concept consisting of main frame and rear frame bolted to it, supporting engine (steel) Front suspension:
BMW Motorrad Telelever, central strut, standpipe diameter 37 mm (travel 120 mm) Rear suspension:
BMW Motorrad Paralever; WAD shock absorber (travel 136 mm)
Rear suspension:
Aluminum cast single-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR 17
Rear tyres: 180/55 ZR 17
Two-part frame concept consisting of main frame and rear frame bolted to it, supporting engine (steel) Front suspension:
BMW Motorrad Telelever, central strut, standpipe diameter 37 mm (travel 120 mm) Rear suspension:
BMW Motorrad Paralever; WAD shock absorber (travel 136 mm)
Rear suspension:
Aluminum cast single-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR 17
Rear tyres: 180/55 ZR 17
Brakes
Front brake
Double disc (∅ 330 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 245 mm)
Double disc (∅ 330 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 245 mm)
Front brake
Double disc brake (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc brake (∅ 276 mm)
Double disc brake (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc brake (∅ 276 mm)
Conclusion - forever young
It is, of course, a toy, one for older children who want to (and can) spend at least 17,290 euros on their gift. Hear my words: Every penny of it is well invested!
Before I forget it: I have now studied the data sheet. The Duc is not only up to date in terms of engine and chassis, but also in terms of assistance systems: series are Wheelie Control, Curve ABS from Bosch, Traction Control, Ride By Wire and three driving modes ...
... not even this prejudice lasts more.
The test bike was provided to us by Ducati Hamburg.
Conclusion - what gets stuck
If a real travel tourer, then RT! But only if you stay on the street. The RT is completely unsuitable for gravel or terrain. But if you want to get from Hamburg to Munich as comfortably (and quickly?) as comfortably as possible, you will not only have fun on the BMW R 1250 RT, but will also arrive completely relaxed. Since the RT also has a gimbal drive instead of a chain, you don't have to do chain maintenance all the time.The numerous technical features including the QuickShifter may not be necessary, but they all work brilliantly and are especially easy to use. The loudspeakers at the front may look a bit like old men's bikes, but we have to admit: we used them and enjoyed it. But maybe we just belong to the typical RT generation ...
The test machine was provided to us by Bergmann & Söhne in Pinneberg - thank you very much.
