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) |
OneWheelDrive.Net 