Ducati Monster 1200 S versus BMW F 750 GS
Ducati Monster 1200 S
BMW F 750 GS
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Competitors
- Power
- precise chassis
- Comfort
- Assistance Systems
- Processing
- Processing
- Passage
- Long-distance comfort, also for pillion passengers
- Processing
- Windbreak
- Price policy
- Windbreak
Dimensions & Weight
Length : 2.156 mm Height : 1.117 mm
Seat : 795 mm until : 820 mm
Weight : 213 kg
Length : 2.255 mm Height : 1.225 mm
Seat : 815 mm
Weight : 224 (max: 440 ) kg
Engine
Displacement: 1.198 ccm
Hub: 68 mm
Hole: 106 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 853 ccm
Hole: 84 mm
Cooling: wassergekühlt
Drive: Kette
Performance
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: 77 HP at 7.500 U/Min
Torque: 83 NM bei 4.500 U/Min Tank contents: 15 Litre
Consumption: 4 l
Reach: 366 km
Chassis
Lattice tube (steel) Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 149 mm)
Rear suspension:
Single-arm swingarm
Steel bridge frame in shell construction (steel) Front suspension:
Telescopic fork, Ø 41 mm (travel 151 mm) Rear suspension:
Aluminium two-arm swingarm (travel 177 mm)
Rear suspension:
directly directed central spring leg Tyres at the front: 110/80 R19
Rear tyres: 150/70 R17
Brakes
Double disc (∅ 330 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 245 mm)
Double disc brake (∅ 305 mm) Rear brake
Single disc brake (∅ 265 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 - a bike without major weaknesses
And now, is the BMW a purchase recommendation? Yes, it is. It is not suitable for beginners, smaller people and experienced pilots. Its long-distance comfort (with a larger windshield) is excellent, it is also sufficiently bubbly.
The 2,500 Euro price difference to the BMW F 850 GS should actually strengthen any purchase recommendation. Here, however, they are precisely enough not to condemn price policy completely. If you can and want to afford it, you get an almost universally applicable bike with very good workmanship.
The test bike was provided to us by Bergmann & Söhne in Pinneberg.
