BMW R1200RT vs Ducati Multistrada 1200 S Granturismo (2014)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the BMW R1200RTstacks up against the Ducati Multistrada 1200 S Granturismo. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecBMW R1200RTDucati Multistrada 1200 S Granturismo
Model year20072014
Price
Engine1170 cc1198 cc
Horsepower110 hp150 hp
Torque115 Nm125 Nm
Weight229 kg217 kg
Seat height32 mm34 mm
Fuel capacity7.1 L5.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle discDouble disc. ABS. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted.
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. Two-piston calipers.
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17 120/70-17 / 190/55-17

BMW R1200RT vs Ducati Multistrada 1200 S Granturismo — which should you buy?

Picking between the BMW R1200RT and the Ducati Multistrada 1200 S Granturismo usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the BMW R1200RT brings 110 hp in a 229 kg package, while the Ducati Multistrada 1200 S Granturismo counters with 150 hp at 217 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: