Ducati Multistrada V4 vs BMW R1200S (2026)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Ducati Multistrada V4stacks up against the BMW R1200S. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecDucati Multistrada V4BMW R1200S
Model year20262007
Price$19,995
Engine1158 cc1170 cc
Horsepower122 hp
Torque112 Nm
Weight240 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® Scorpion Trail II 120/70 ZR19 / Pirelli® Scorpion Trail II 170/60 ZR17120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17

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

Picking between the Ducati Multistrada V4 and the BMW R1200S usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ducati Multistrada V4 brings its published horsepower in a 240 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: