BMW R 1200 GS (K50) versus Ducati Streetfighter V4 S
BMW R 1200 GS (K50)
Ducati Streetfighter V4 S
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Competitors
- has neat Wums
- extensive electronic helpers
- significantly more off-road capability than the standard version of the GS
- Hellish power bike with incredible performance and all safety features.
- Price mainly with full equipment
- Hellish power bike with incredible performance and all safety features.
Dimensions & Weight
Length : 2.207 mm Height : 1.412 mm
Seat : 850 mm
Weight : 244 (max: 460 ) kg
Seat : 845 mm
Weight : 198 kg
Engine
Displacement: 1.170 ccm
Hub: 73 mm
Hole: 101 mm
Cooling: Luft
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 1.103 ccm
Hub: 54 mm
Hole: 81 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Performance
Performance: 125 HP at 7.700 U/Min
Torque: 125 NM bei 6.500 U/Min Tank contents: 20 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 403 km
Performance: 208 HP at 13.000 U/Min
Torque: 123 NM bei 9.500 U/Min Tank contents: 17 Litre
Consumption: 8 l
Reach: 224 km
Chassis
Bridges, motor supporting (steel) Front suspension:
Telescopic fork 37 mm (travel 190 mm)
Front suspension:
Shock Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 200 mm)
Rear suspension:
Single-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70 R 19
Rear tyres: 170/60 R 17
Front frame (aluminum) Front suspension:
Fully adjustable Öhlins NIX30 upside-down fork 43 mm (travel 120 mm) Rear suspension:
Fully adjustable Öhlins TTX36 mono shock absorber (travel 130 mm)
Rear suspension:
Aluminum single-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR 17
Rear tyres: 200/60 ZR 17
Brakes
Double disc (∅ 305 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 376 mm)
Double disc (∅ 330 mm) Rear brake
Single disc (∅ 245 mm)
Conclusion - what gets stuck
No, our high expectations were by no means disappointed – not even a bit! The R 1200 GS Rally not only made us very good, but it makes it really difficult for us to find criticisms. Well, it's quite expensive. But quality has a price. And if you look at the prices on the second-hand market, you have to say that gs keeps its value quite long. In addition, it is of course up to everyone to decide whether they really need all the equipment packages. Clearly all do their tasks reliably and well, however, drive up the price again neatly. And already in the basic equipment we have to deal with a mature, great bike!
Everything else seems slow
What remains? Those who use the Ducati Streetfighter V4S will be left speechless. It seems impossible to get used to this primal force (on the other hand, it is also impossible to keep your driving licence while trying out). There are a number of power-naked bikes, like the KTM Super Dukes,that have impressed us hard. But, let's be clear: the Ducati is three more numbers sharper. Not purely in terms of driving performance, but in terms of the overall concept. Suddenly, everything you've driven so far seems to be under-powered.
If you are looking for this tiny tip in a pointed target group, you are right here. Ducati has put the ultimate aggro bike on two wheels. Everyone else should not be blinded by the suitability for everyday use: it is no shame not to like the Duc.
Hm. It wouldn't be a shame, but it's a shame ;)
The test bike was provided to us by Ducati Hamburg.
