BMW G 650 GS versus Ducati Multistrada V4 S
BMW G 650 GS
Adventure
Ducati Multistrada V4 S
Adventure
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Built von 2011 bis 2016
Built von 2021 bis 2024~
RRP
RRP 23.290 €
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Competitors
Pros:
- light and manoeuvrable
- uncomplicated
- favorable consumption
- solid workmanship
- enough space for passenger
Pros:
- High seating comfort for driver and front passenger
- Impressive engine, sporty and refined
- Good wind protection and easily adjustable windscreen
- Very handy, yet stable handling
- Technically everything on board (for an extra charge), what your heart desires
- Brakes, tires, chassis: Everything was great
Cons:
- radiates little emotion
Cons:
- Range could be better
- Fully equipped no bargain
Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 1.477 mm
Length : 2.165 mm
Seat : 780 mm
Weight : 192 kg
Length : 2.165 mm
Seat : 780 mm
Weight : 192 kg
Wheelbase: 1.567 mm
Seat : 840 mm until : 860 mm
Weight : 240 (max: 470 ) kg
Seat : 840 mm until : 860 mm
Weight : 240 (max: 470 ) kg
Engine
Motor type unknown 1 Cylinder
Displacement: 652 ccm
Hub: 83 mm
Hole: 100 mm
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 5
Displacement: 652 ccm
Hub: 83 mm
Hole: 100 mm
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 5
Motor design: V4 4 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.158 ccm
Cooling: Flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 1.158 ccm
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
Performance: 48 HP at 6.500 U/Min
Torque: 60 NM bei 5.000 U/Min Tank contents: 14 Litre
Maximum speed: 255 km/h
Performance: 170 HP at 10.500 U/Min
Torque: 125 NM bei 8.750 U/Min Tank contents: 22 Litre
Consumption: 7 l
Reach: 300 km
Performance: 170 HP at 10.500 U/Min
Torque: 125 NM bei 8.750 U/Min Tank contents: 22 Litre
Consumption: 7 l
Reach: 300 km
Chassis
Frame type:
Bridges (steel)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm
Bridges (steel)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm
Frame type:
Monocoque frame (aluminium) Front suspension:
Upside-down (travel 180 mm) Rear suspension:
Monoshock (travel 180 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70-19
Rear tyres: 170/60-17
Monocoque frame (aluminium) Front suspension:
Upside-down (travel 180 mm) Rear suspension:
Monoshock (travel 180 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70-19
Rear tyres: 170/60-17
Brakes
Rear brake
Disk
Disk
Front brake
Double disc (∅ 330 mm) Rear brake
Single disc (∅ 265 mm)
Double disc (∅ 330 mm) Rear brake
Single disc (∅ 265 mm)
Conclusion - what gets stuck
Man, it was fun! Volker and Dietmar agree: A great throw from Ducati. Competitors need to dress warmly and we are looking forward to the first comparative tests with GS & Co. Whether die-hard Ducati fans are as enthusiastic about the new Multistrada as we are, it is not to be seen. Objectively, the new V4S is the better motorcycle, but one or the other will still prefer the 1260s with the great V2, because it represents classic Ducati virtues better than the new Multi. In this respect, this machine also polarizes a little, but it probably has to if Ducati wants to be in the top 10. We believe that the opportunity for this is very good. You hear from many pre-orders, Ducati seems to have done everything right. Auguri, Ducati!The test motorcycle we kindly got provided by Bergmann & Söhne Bremervörde.
