Bimota DB12 B Tourist vs Ducati Multistrada 1200 S Sport (2013)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Bimota DB12 B Touriststacks up against the Ducati Multistrada 1200 S Sport. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecBimota DB12 B TouristDucati Multistrada 1200 S Sport
Model year20132012
Price
Engine1198 cc1198 cc
Horsepower148 hp150 hp
Torque125 Nm119 Nm
Weight185 kg189 kg
Seat height34 mm34 mm
Fuel capacity4.8 L5.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted. Double disc. ABS
Rear brakesSingle disc. Two-piston calipers. Single disc. ABS
Tires120/70-17 / 190/55-17 120/70-17 / 190/55-17

Bimota DB12 B Tourist vs Ducati Multistrada 1200 S Sport — which should you buy?

Picking between the Bimota DB12 B Tourist and the Ducati Multistrada 1200 S Sport usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Bimota DB12 B Tourist brings 148 hp in a 185 kg package, while the Ducati Multistrada 1200 S Sport counters with 150 hp at 189 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: