BMW R 1250 R Roadster vs Ducati Multistrada 1260 Pikes Peak (2023)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the BMW R 1250 R Roadsterstacks up against the Ducati Multistrada 1260 Pikes Peak. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecBMW R 1250 R RoadsterDucati Multistrada 1260 Pikes Peak
Model year20232020
Price$15,595
Engine1254 cc1262 cc
Horsepower136 hp158 hp
Torque143 Nm130 Nm
Weight206 kg
Seat height32 mm33 mm
Fuel capacity4.8 L7.9 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. ABS, 4-piston radial calipersDouble disc. ABS. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted.
Rear brakesSingle disc. ABS, dual-piston floating caliperSingle disc. ABS. Two-piston calipers.
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17 120/70-17 / 190/55-17

BMW R 1250 R Roadster vs Ducati Multistrada 1260 Pikes Peak — which should you buy?

Picking between the BMW R 1250 R Roadster and the Ducati Multistrada 1260 Pikes Peak usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the BMW R 1250 R Roadster brings 136 hp, while the Ducati Multistrada 1260 Pikes Peak counters with 158 hp at 206 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: