BMW G 650 GS versus Ducati Multistrada V2 S

BMW G 650 GS

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Ducati Multistrada V2 S

Adventure

Used test of the small single-cylinder GS from 2012

We test a used BMW G 650 GS from 2012 and show you in this video what strengths and weaknesses the "little GS" has. With test drive, acceleration, technology and pros & cons etc. Test categories: 02:40 - Dimensions of the BMW G 650GS 03:49 - Cockpit... weiter

BMW G 650 GS im Test

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How good is the successor of the Multistrada 950 from Bologna?

The new Ducati Multistrada V2 S is the successor to the successful Mulitstrada 950. Especially in the electronics area there were some useful updates, fortunately the Duc has lost none of its V2 charm - on the contrary!... weiter

Ducati Multistrada V2 S im Test

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Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2011 bis 2016

Built von 2022 bis 2024~

RRP

RRP 18.290 €

Ausführliches Test-Video von Motorradtest.de

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Competitors

Pros:

light and manoeuvrable
uncomplicated
favorable consumption
solid workmanship
enough space for passenger

Pros:

Agile, front-wheel oriented seating position
Very good technical equipment
Cornering ABS and cornering light
Engine full of character
Very good wind protection & easily adjustable windscreen
Electronic suspension series (V2S)

Cons:

radiates little emotion

Cons:

Strange exhaust design
Plastic motor protection plate
Operation takes some time to get used to

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.477 mm
Length : 2.165 mm
Seat : 780 mm
Weight : 192 kg

Wheelbase: 1.594 mm
Length : 2.190 mm
Seat : 830 mm until : 850 mm
Weight : 222 kg

Engine

Motor type unknown 1 Cylinder
Displacement: 652 ccm
Hub: 83 mm
Hole: 100 mm
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 5

Motor design: V2 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 937 ccm
Hub: 68 mm
Hole: 94 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6

Performance

Maximum speed: 170 km/h
Performance: 48 HP at 6.500 U/Min
Torque: 60 NM bei 5.000 U/Min

Tank contents: 14 Litre

Maximum speed: 215 km/h
Performance: 113 HP at 9.000 U/Min
Torque: 94 NM bei 6.750 U/Min

Tank contents: 20 Litre
Consumption: 6 l
Reach: 339 km

Chassis

Frame type:
Bridges (steel)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm

Frame type:
Lattice tube (steel)

Front suspension:
USD fork 48 mm, electronically adjustable (travel 170 mm)

Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 170 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm

Tyres at the front: 120/70-19
Rear tyres: 170/60 ZR 17

Brakes

Rear brake
Disk

Front brake
Double disc (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 265 mm)

Conclusion - what sticks

The Multistrada V2 (S) is a Ducati after old grist and grain: tubular frame, a bit V2 with desmodromics at the bottom and a bike with rough edges. We are sure that there are many Ducatisti out there who will prefer the V2 to a Multi V4 for exactly these reasons - even if the V4 may objectively be the better bike. But who cares about an objective view of a motorcycle??? In any case, we had a lot of fun with the V2 and are happy that Ducati continues to offer a Multistrada of this type.

We received the test bike from Ducati Hamburg for this test. At Ducati HH there are plenty of finest demonstrators - including the new Desert X. If you can hardly sit quietly now: Let's go to the Papenreye! And barn greetings to Lisa, Steffi and Sascha...