Ducati Multistrada 1200 (2014) vs BMW F 850GS 40 Years Edition (2021)
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| Make: | Ducati | BMW |
| Model: | Multistrada 1200 | F 850GS 40 Years Edition |
| Years: | 2014 | 2021 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, 90° “L” twin cylinder, DOHC, desmodromic 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 1198.4 cc / 73.1 cu-in | 853 cc / 52 ci-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 106 x 67.9 mm | 84 x 77mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 11.5:1 | 12.7:1 |
| Lubrication: | Wet, multiplate clutch with hydraulic control. Self-servo action on drive, slipper action on over-run. | Dry sump |
| Induction: | Mitsubishi electronic fuel injection system, Mikuni elliptical throttle bodies | Electronic intake injection |
| Ignition: | Marelli electronic | Knock control and oxygen sensors. |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 110.3 kW / 150 hp @ 9250 rpm | 90 hp / 66 kW @ 8000 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 124.5 Nm / 12.7 kgm / 91.8 lb-ft @ 7500rpm | 86 Nm / 63.4 lb-ft @ 6250 rpm |
| Clutch: | Light action, wet, multiplate clutch with hydraulic control. Self-servo action on drive, slipper action on over-run. | Multiplate wet clutch (anti-hopping), mechanically controlled |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | Constant mesh 6-speed gearbox integrated in crankcase |
| Final Drive: | Chain #530, front sprocket 15; rear sprocket 40 | Endless O-ring chain with shock damping in rear wheel hub |
| Frame: | Tubular steel trellis frame | Steel bridge frame in monocoque design, load-bearing engine |
| Front Suspension: | Marzocchi 50 mm fully adjustable USD forks | 43 mm USD forks |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 170 mm / 6.7 in | 230 mm / 9 in - OE: suspension lowering kit 210 mm / 8.2 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Sachs monoshock. Aluminium single-sided swingarm | Cast aluminium dual swing arm, central WAD spring strut, spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable, rebound damping adjustable |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 170 mm / 6.7 in | 215 mm / 8.4 in - OE: suspension lowering kit 195 mm / 7.6 in |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x 320 mm Semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo calipers, 4-piston, 2-pad. ABS as standard equipment | 2 x 305mm floating discs, 2 piston floating calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 245 mm disc, 2-piston caliper | Single 265mm disc,1 piston floating caliper |
| Front Wheel: | 10-spoke light alloy, 3.50 x 17 | Cross-spoke 21 x 2.15 in |
| Rear Wheel: | 10-spoke light alloy, 6.00 x 17 | Cross-spoke 17 x 4.25 in |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 - ZR17 | 90/90 21 |
| Rear Tyre: | 190/55 - ZR17 | 150/70 R17 |
| Dimensions: | Length: 2200 mm / 86.6 in Width: 945 mm / 37.2 in Height: 1310 mm / 51.5 in | Length: 2305 mm / 90.7 in Width: 922 mm / 36.3 in (incl mirrors) Height: 1356 mm / 53.3 in (excl mirrors) |
| Wheelbase: | 1530mm / 60.2 in | 1593 mm / 62.7 in |
| Seat Height: | 850 mm / 33.4 in | 860 mm / 33.8 in - OE suspension lowering kit: 815 mm / 32 in - OE low seat: 835 mm / 32.8 in - OE comfort seat: 875 mm / 34.4 in - OA rallye seat: 890 mm / 35 in |
| Wet Weight: | 234 kg / 516 lbs | 233 kg / 513.6 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 20 Litres / 5.3 US gal / 4.4 Imp gal | 15 Litres / 4.0 US gal |