BMW R 1250 RS vs DUCATI Multistrada V4 S
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Technical score (estimate)
Weighted mix of power, torque, power-to-weight, top speed and lighter weight within this comparison only. Not a real-world verdict — riding style and roads matter.
Usage fit (estimate)
Rough scores for city riding, touring, sporty riding and new riders — mix of specs and bike category. Same caveats as the technical score: traffic, skill and tyres matter.
City / commute
Touring / long rides
Sporty riding
New rider friendly
Seat height (cm)
Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.
- BMW R 1250 RS 82 cm Lowest seat here
- DUCATI Multistrada V4 S 84 cm Tallest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 2 cm.
Rough guide: comfortable flat-foot reach often needs inseam roughly in the same ballpark as seat height (varies a lot by ergonomics).
Auto summary from specs
Generated from the numbers in the comparison — not a review.
- Power spans 136 hp (BMW R 1250 RS) up to 170 hp (DUCATI Multistrada V4 S).
- Torque spans 125 Nm (DUCATI Multistrada V4 S) up to 143 Nm (BMW R 1250 RS).
- Weights are very close.
- Displacement spans 1000 cc (DUCATI Multistrada V4 S) to 1100 cc (BMW R 1250 RS).
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| Specification | BMW R 1250 RS | DUCATI Multistrada V4 S |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | BMW | DUCATI |
| Model | BMW R 1250 RS | DUCATI Multistrada V4 S |
| Engine size | Above 1000cc | 1000cc |
| Power | 136hp | 170hp |
| Torque | 143nm. | 125nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves |
| Weight | 243kg | 243kg |
| Front brake | Twin disc brake, floating brake discs, diameter 320 mm, 4-piston radial brake caliper | 2 x Ø 330 mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo Stylema monobloc 4-piston 2-pad callipers, radial master cylinder, Cornering ABS |
| Rear brake | Single disc brake, diameter 276 mm, 2-piston floating caliper | Ø 265 mm disc, Brembo 2-piston floating calliper, Cornering ABS |
| Seat height (cm) | 82cm | 84cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70 ZR17 | Pirelli Scorpion Trail II 120/70 ZR 19 |
| Rear tyre | 180/55 ZR17 | Pirelli Scorpion Trail II 170/60 ZR 17 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Upside-down telescopic fork | Ø 50 mm fully adjustable usd fork, electronic compression and rebound damping adjustment with Ducati Skyhook Suspension |
| Rear suspension | Cast aluminum single-sided swingarm with BMW Motorrad Paralever, WAD shock absorber, spring preload continuously adjustable hydraulically by handwheel, rebound damping adjustable by handwheel | Fully adjustable monoshock, electronic adjustment with Ducati Skyhook Suspension, aluminium double-sided swingarm |
| Motorcycle type | Touring | Adventure |
| Top speed | 230km/h | 250km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 18 L – 5.5 L/100km | 22 L – 7 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $15695 | $27195 |
| Brand price lists | View BMW price list | View DUCATI price list |
| Extra features | -TFT display with BMW Motorrad Connectivity, Full LED headlight, Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) -Integral ABS Pro (lean-optimised ABS), 3 riding modes (Eco, Rain, Road), Hill Start Control (HSC) -USB charging socket, Intelligent emergency call, Dynamic Brake Control (DBC) -4-way mechanically adjustable windscreen |
-Riding Modes, Power Modes, Cornering ABS, Ducati Traction Control, Ducati Wheelie Control, Daytime Running Light, Ducati Cornering Lights, Ducati Brake Light, Vehicle Hold Control. -Ducati Skyhook Suspension, Minimum preload, Ducati Quick Shift, Cruise Control, Hands-Free, Backlit handlebar switches, Ducati Connect with a 6.5" TFT color display and a complete map navigation system, Full LED headlight. |
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2023 BMW R 1250 RS vs 2023 DUCATI Multistrada V4 S: listed specifications
The 2023 BMW R 1250 RS and 2023 DUCATI Multistrada V4 S are closely matched in weight, while the R 1250 RS has more displacement and torque, and the Multistrada V4 S has more peak power, and the higher listed top speed.
Engine displacement
R 1250 RS has a larger listed engine displacement (1100 cc vs 1000 cc).
Peak power
Multistrada V4 S has a clear listed power advantage (170 hp vs 136 hp).
Torque
R 1250 RS has a modest listed torque advantage (143 Nm vs 125 Nm).
Listed top speed
Multistrada V4 S has a modest listed top-speed advantage (250 km/h vs 230 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
R 1250 RS and Multistrada V4 S have very similar listed weights (243 kg vs 243 kg). R 1250 RS has a lower listed seat height (82 cm vs 84 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque, listed top speed and seat height, while weight remains relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of BMW R 1250 RS vs DUCATI Multistrada V4 S?
DUCATI Multistrada V4 S is listed at 250 km/h (155 mph) vs 230 km/h (143 mph) for BMW R 1250 RS.
Which has more horsepower, BMW R 1250 RS or DUCATI Multistrada V4 S?
DUCATI Multistrada V4 S has 170 hp compared with 136 hp on the BMW R 1250 RS.
Which is lighter, BMW R 1250 RS or DUCATI Multistrada V4 S?
Both weigh 243 kg in our database.
Which is better, BMW R 1250 RS or DUCATI Multistrada V4 S?
It depends on your riding style. Compare top speed, weight, fuel use and price in the table on this page, then vote for the bike you prefer.
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