Measuring up the Ducati Multistrada 1200 vs 1100S, BMW R1200GS & KTM 990 Adventure

So number to number how does Ducati Multistrada 1200 measure up on the spec sheet to the outgoing 1100S, the BMW R1200GS and the KTM 990 Adventure. We’ve pulled together a quick spreadsheet to help you compare. Obviously a spec sheet only tells part of the story, especially one based on manufacturer claimed measurements. What’s missed here is a complete list of the technologies that Ducati has thrown into the new Multistrada 1200 which turn it into a “show case” bike and change the interpretation of the street adventure playing field. For that we’ll send you over to the bike’s press release, with some added commentary.

	Ducati Multistrada 1200 $14,995US	Ducati Multistrada 1200S $18,995US	2009 Multistrada 1100S $14,495US	2010 BMW R1200GS $14,750.00US MSRP	2009 KTM 990 Adventure $14,398.00US
*Engine*
Type	L-Twin cylinder, 4 valve per cylinder, Desmodromic, liquid cooled	L-Twin cylinder, 4 valve per cylinder, Desmodromic, liquid cooled	L-Twin cylinder, 2 valve per cylinder Desmodromic, air cooled	Air-cooled/oil-cooled Boxer twin-cylinder	75° liquid-cooled v-twin
Displacement	1198.4cc	1198.4cc	1078cc	1170 cc	999cc
Bore x Stroke	106×67.9mm	106×67.9mm	98 x 71.5 mm	101.0 mm x 73.0 mm	101 x 62.4 mm
Compression Ratio	11,5:1	11,5:1	10.5:1	-4307:59	11.5:1
Power	150 CV – 150hp – 110,3kw @ 9250rpm	150CV- 150hp – 110,3kw @ 9250rpm	70 kw – 95 hp @ 7750 rpm	81 kW (110 hp) at 7,750 rpm	78 kW @ 8250 rpm
Torque	12,1kgm – 87,5lb-ft – 118,7Nm @7500rpm	12.1kgm – 87,5lb-ft – 118,7Nm @7500rpm	102.9 Nm – 10.5 kgm @ 4750 rpm	89lb-ft – 120 Nm at 6,000 rpm	100 Nm @6750 rpm
Fuel injection	Mitsubishi electronic fuel injection system, Mikuni elliptical throttle bodies	Mitsubishi electronic fuel injection system, Mikuni elliptical throttle bodies	Marelli electronic fuel injection, 45 mm throttle body	Electronic intake pipe injection / BMS-K+ digital engine management with overrun fuel cut-off, twin spark ignition	Keihin electronic fuel injection
Exhaust	Stainless steel muffler with catalytic converter and 2 lambda probes, alluminium tail pipes	Stainless steel muffler with catalytic converter and 2 lambda probes, alluminium tail pipes	Marelli electronic fuel injection, 45 mm throttle body		Twin stainless steel exhausts with regulated catalytic converter
Transmission
Gearbox	6 speed	6 speed	6 speed	Constant mesh 6-speed gearbox	6 gears, dog clutch engagement
Ratio	1=37/15 2=30/17 3=27/20 4=24/22 5=23/24 6=22/25	1=37/15 2=30/17 3=27/20 4=24/22 5=23/24 6=22/25	1st 37/15, 2nd 30/17, 3rd 27/20, 4th 24/22, 5th 23/24, 6th 24/28	2.82:1 to 2.91:1 (lowered from previous models)
Primary drive	Straight cut gears, ratio 1.84:1	Straight cut gears, ratio 1.84:1	Straight cut gears; Ratio 1.84:1	helical gear teeth
Final drive	Chain 5.30″; Front sprocket 15; Rear sprocket 40	Chain 5.30″; Front sprocket 15; Rear sprocket 40	Chain; Front sprocket 15; Rear sprocket 42	Shaft drive
Clutch	Light action, wet, multiplate clutch with hydraulic control. Self-servo action on drive, slipper action on over-run.	Light action, wet, multiplate clutch with hydraulic control. Self-servo action on drive, slipper action on over-run.	Wet multiplate with hydraulic control	Single dry plate clutch, hydraulically operated	Wet multi-disc clutch, operated hydraulically
Chassis
Frame	Tubular steel Trellis frame	Tubular steel Trellis frame	Tubular steel Trellis frame	Two-section frame consisting of front and rear sections, load- bearing engine-gearbox unit	Chromium-Molybdenum trellis frame, powder-coated
Wheelbase	1530mm	1530mm	1462 mm / 57.6 in	1,507 mm	1570 ± 10 mm
Rake	25°	25°	24°
Steering lock	76°	76°
Front suspension	Marzocchi 50mm fully adjustable USD forks	Ohlins 48mm fully adjustable USD forks, electronic compression and rebound adjustment	Ohlins 43 mm fully adjustable upside-down fork with TiN	BMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion diameter 41 mm, central spring strut, spring preload with 5-position mechanical adjustment	WP USD Ø 48 mm (1.89″)
Front wheel travel	170mm (6.7in)	170mm (6.7in)	165 mm / 6.5 in	190 mm	210mm/8.27 in
Front wheel	10-spoke in light alloy 3.50 x 17	10-spoke in light alloy 3.50 x 17	6-spoke in light alloy 3.50 x 17	2.50 x 19″ Cast aluminum wheels	2.15 x 21 Wire Spoked
Front tyre	120/70 ZR 17	120/70 ZR 17	120/70 ZR 17	110/80 R 19	90/90-21″
Rear suspension	Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Sachs monoshock. Aluminium single-sided swingarm	Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Ohlins electronic monoshock. Aluminium single-sided swingarm	Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Ohlins monoshock; hydraulic remote pre-load control. Aluminium single-sided swingarm	Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) at handwheel, rebound damping adjustable	WP mono shock PDS with hydr. spring preload
Rear wheel travel	170mm (6.7in)	170mm (6.7in)	141 mm / 5.6 in	200 mm	210mm/8.27 in
Rear wheel	10-spoke light alloy 6,00 x 17	10-spoke light alloy 6,00 x 17	5-spoke light alloy 5.50 x 17	4.00 x 17″ Cast aluminum wheels	4.25 x 18″ Wire Spoked
Rear tyre	190/55 ZR 17	190/55 ZR 17	180/55 ZR 17	150/70 R 17	150/70 R 18
Front brake	2 x 320mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo callipers, 4-piston, 2-pad. ABS optional	2 x 320mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo callipers, 4-piston, 2-pad. ABS as standard equipment	2 x 320 mm semi-floating discs, 4-piston, 2-pad caliper	Dual disc brake, floating brake discs, diameter 305 mm, 4-piston fixed calipers	2 x Brembo two piston, floating caliper, floating brake disc Ø 300 mm
Rear brake	245mm disc, 2-piston calliper	245mm disc, 2-piston calliper	245 mm disc, 2-piston caliper	Single disc brake, diameter 265 mm, double-piston floating caliper	Brembo two piston, floating caliper, floating brake disc Ø 240 mm (9.45″)
Fuel tank capacity	20l – 5.3 gallon (US)	20l – 5.3 gallon (US)	20 L (of which 6.5 l reserve) / 5.3 US gal (of which 1.7 US gal reserve)	20 l	19.5 Liters / 4 litres reserve (5.15 / 1.06 gal)
Dry weight (excludes lubricants and battery)	189kg (417lb) – No ABS	192kg (423lb – Sport Edition	196 kg / 432 lbs	203 kg	209 kg (460.75 lbs)
Wet weight	217kg (478lb) – No ABS	220kg (485lb) – Sport Edition		229 kg
Seat height	850 mm	850 mm	850 mm / 33.5 in	850 / 870 mm (low seat 820 mm, lowered suspension 790 mm)	860 mm (33.86″)
Max height	1400 mm	1400 mm
Max length	2150 mm	2150 mm	2130 mm	2,210 mm
Versions	Dual seat, ABS optional	Dual seat, ABS as standard equipment available in two packages: -SPORT (Cam belt covers, air intake and hugger in carbon fibre) -TOURING (side panniers, heated grips and center stand)

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