BMW R 1300 GS versus Ducati Multistrada V4 S
BMW R 1300 GS
Adventure
Ducati Multistrada V4 S
Adventure
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Built von 2023 bis 2024~
Built von 2021 bis 2024~
RRP 19.100 €
RRP 23.290 €
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Competitors
Pros:
- Insane engine with steam in all speed ranges
- good-natured and precise handling
- Manoeuvrable and easy-to-handle machine
- Very high level of comfort for driver and front passenger
- Top-of-the-line full-integral brake
- Very good standard equipment
- very good wind protection
Pros:
- High seating comfort for driver and front passenger
- Impressive engine, sporty and refined
- Good wind protection and easily adjustable windscreen
- Very handy, yet stable handling
- Technically everything on board (for an extra charge), what your heart desires
- Brakes, tires, chassis: Everything was great
Cons:
- QuickShifter and gearbox a bit hard
- neither Apple CarPlay, nor Android Auto, nor full-map navigation
- Operation requires training time
Cons:
- Range could be better
- Fully equipped no bargain
Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 1.518 mm
Length : 2.212 mm Height : 1.406 mm
Seat : 850 mm
Weight : 237 (max: 465 ) kg
Length : 2.212 mm Height : 1.406 mm
Seat : 850 mm
Weight : 237 (max: 465 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.567 mm
Seat : 840 mm until : 860 mm
Weight : 240 (max: 470 ) kg
Seat : 840 mm until : 860 mm
Weight : 240 (max: 470 ) kg
Engine
Motor design: Boxer 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.300 ccm
Hub: 73 mm
Hole: 107 mm
Cooling: wassergekühlt
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 1.300 ccm
Hub: 73 mm
Hole: 107 mm
Cooling: wassergekühlt
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6
Motor design: V4 4 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.158 ccm
Cooling: Flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 1.158 ccm
Cooling: Flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Performance
Maximum speed: 220 km/h
Performance: 145 HP at 7.750 U/Min
Torque: 149 NM bei 6.500 U/Min Tank contents: 19 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 400 km
Performance: 145 HP at 7.750 U/Min
Torque: 149 NM bei 6.500 U/Min Tank contents: 19 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 400 km
Maximum speed: 255 km/h
Performance: 170 HP at 10.500 U/Min
Torque: 125 NM bei 8.750 U/Min Tank contents: 22 Litre
Consumption: 7 l
Reach: 300 km
Performance: 170 HP at 10.500 U/Min
Torque: 125 NM bei 8.750 U/Min Tank contents: 22 Litre
Consumption: 7 l
Reach: 300 km
Chassis
Frame type:
Two-part frame concept (steel) Front suspension:
BMW Motorrad EVO-Telelever, handlebar tilt decoupling via flex element, central shock absorber (travel 190 mm) Rear suspension:
central WAD shock absorber, spring preload infinitely adjustable (travel 200 mm)
Rear suspension:
Aluminum cast single-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70 R19
Rear tyres: 170/60 R17
Two-part frame concept (steel) Front suspension:
BMW Motorrad EVO-Telelever, handlebar tilt decoupling via flex element, central shock absorber (travel 190 mm) Rear suspension:
central WAD shock absorber, spring preload infinitely adjustable (travel 200 mm)
Rear suspension:
Aluminum cast single-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70 R19
Rear tyres: 170/60 R17
Frame type:
Monocoque frame (aluminium) Front suspension:
Upside-down (travel 180 mm) Rear suspension:
Monoshock (travel 180 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70-19
Rear tyres: 170/60-17
Monocoque frame (aluminium) Front suspension:
Upside-down (travel 180 mm) Rear suspension:
Monoshock (travel 180 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70-19
Rear tyres: 170/60-17
Brakes
Front brake
Double disc brake, semi-floating discs, diameter 310 mm, 4-piston radial caliper (∅ 310 mm) Rear brake
Single disc brake, diameter 285 mm, 2-piston floating caliper (∅ 285 mm)
Double disc brake, semi-floating discs, diameter 310 mm, 4-piston radial caliper (∅ 310 mm) Rear brake
Single disc brake, diameter 285 mm, 2-piston floating caliper (∅ 285 mm)
Front brake
Double disc (∅ 330 mm) Rear brake
Single disc (∅ 265 mm)
Double disc (∅ 330 mm) Rear brake
Single disc (∅ 265 mm)
Bottom line - check your account balance.
The new GS really is a successful adventure bike. It can do almost everything - and really well. You have to look for points of criticism with a magnifying glass and even die-hard BMW critics have to admit after a test drive: Unfortunately awesome! The price, which seems high at first glance, is thus put into perspective very quickly. And it is put into perspective even further when you compare the new R1300 GS with the competition , which are not necessarily cheaper either.The test machine was kindly made available to us by Bergmann & Söhne in Neumünster . There you will find several 1300cc GS in the exhibition and of course you are also cordially invited to a test drive. ATTENTION, WARNING: This could be an expensive afternoon...
Conclusion - what gets stuck
Man, it was fun! Volker and Dietmar agree: A great throw from Ducati. Competitors need to dress warmly and we are looking forward to the first comparative tests with GS & Co. Whether die-hard Ducati fans are as enthusiastic about the new Multistrada as we are, it is not to be seen. Objectively, the new V4S is the better motorcycle, but one or the other will still prefer the 1260s with the great V2, because it represents classic Ducati virtues better than the new Multi. In this respect, this machine also polarizes a little, but it probably has to if Ducati wants to be in the top 10. We believe that the opportunity for this is very good. You hear from many pre-orders, Ducati seems to have done everything right. Auguri, Ducati!The test motorcycle we kindly got provided by Bergmann & Söhne Bremervörde.
