Ducati Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak vs BMW R1200S (2026)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Ducati Multistrada V4 Pikes Peakstacks up against the BMW R1200S. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecDucati Multistrada V4 Pikes PeakBMW R1200S
Model year20262007
Price$32,995
Engine1158 cc1170 cc
Horsepower122 hp
Torque112 Nm
Weight239 kg190 kg
Seat height840 mm33 mm
Fuel capacity22.0 L4.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 6 speed, Chain6-speed
Front brakesDual Hydraulic DiscSingle disc
Rear brakesHydraulic DiscSingle disc
TiresPirelli® Diablo Rosso IV 120/70 ZR17 / Pirelli® Diablo Rosso IV 190/55 ZR17120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17

Ducati Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak vs BMW R1200S — which should you buy?

Picking between the Ducati Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak and the BMW R1200S usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ducati Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak brings its published horsepower in a 239 kg package, while the BMW R1200S counters with 122 hp at 190 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: