Ducati Multistrada V4 Rally vs BMW R1200GS (2026)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Ducati Multistrada V4 Rallystacks up against the BMW R1200GS. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecDucati Multistrada V4 RallyBMW R1200GS
Model year20262007
Price$31,995
Engine1158 cc1170 cc
Horsepower102 hp
Torque115 Nm
Weight240 kg199 kg
Seat height870 mm33 mm
Fuel capacity30.0 L5.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 6 speed, Chain6-speed
Front brakesDual Hydraulic DiscSingle disc
Rear brakesHydraulic DiscSingle disc
TiresPirelli® Scorpion Trail II 120/70 R19 / Pirelli® Scorpion Trail II 170/60 R17110/80-H19 / 150/70-H17

Ducati Multistrada V4 Rally vs BMW R1200GS — which should you buy?

Picking between the Ducati Multistrada V4 Rally and the BMW R1200GS usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ducati Multistrada V4 Rally brings its published horsepower in a 240 kg package, while the BMW R1200GS counters with 102 hp at 199 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: