Ducati Multistrada V4S Sport vs BMW R1200S (2023)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Ducati Multistrada V4S Sportstacks up against the BMW R1200S. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecDucati Multistrada V4S SportBMW R1200S
Model year20232007
Price
Engine1158 cc1170 cc
Horsepower170 hp122 hp
Torque125 Nm112 Nm
Weight217 kg190 kg
Seat height33 mm33 mm
Fuel capacity5.8 L4.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. Brembo M50 Stylema monoblock 4-piston 2 pad calipers, ABSSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. ABS. Brembo 2-piston calipers.Single disc
Tires120/70-ZR19 / 170/60-ZR17 120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17

Ducati Multistrada V4S Sport vs BMW R1200S — which should you buy?

Picking between the Ducati Multistrada V4S Sport and the BMW R1200S usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ducati Multistrada V4S Sport brings 170 hp in a 217 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: