BMW R 1300 GS Adventure versus Ducati Multistrada V4 S
BMW R 1300 GS Adventure
Adventure
Ducati Multistrada V4 S
Adventure
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Built von 2025 bis 2025~
Built von 2021 bis 2025~
RRP 22.335 €
RRP 24.290 €
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Competitors
Pros:
- Endless comfort
- Space without end
- Endless performance
- Good standard equipment
- Fluffy handling
- good brakes and good tires
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:
- Turn signals hardly visible when braking
- heavy bike, only partially suitable for off-road use
- Quickshifter a bit plucky
- nothing for beginners!
Cons:
- Range could be better
- Fully equipped no bargain
Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 1.518 mm
Length : 2.280 mm Height : 1.588 mm
Seat : 870 mm until : 890 mm
Weight : 269 (max: 485 ) kg
Length : 2.280 mm Height : 1.588 mm
Seat : 870 mm until : 890 mm
Weight : 269 (max: 485 ) 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 design: Boxer 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.300 ccm
Hub: 73 mm
Hole: 107 mm
Cooling: wassergekühlt
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 1.300 ccm
Hub: 73 mm
Hole: 107 mm
Cooling: wassergekühlt
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6
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: 220 km/h
Performance: 145 HP at 7.750 U/Min
Torque: 149 NM bei 6.500 U/Min Tank contents: 30 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 612 km
Performance: 145 HP at 7.750 U/Min
Torque: 149 NM bei 6.500 U/Min Tank contents: 30 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 612 km
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:
Two-part frame concept (steel) Front suspension:
BMW Motorrad EVO-Telelever, handlebar tilt decoupling via flex element, central spring strut (suspension travel 210 mm) Rear suspension:
central WAD shock absorber, spring preload infinitely adjustable (suspension travel 220 mm)
Rear suspension:
Aluminum cast single-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70 R19
Rear tyres: 170/60 R17
Two-part frame concept (steel) Front suspension:
BMW Motorrad EVO-Telelever, handlebar tilt decoupling via flex element, central spring strut (suspension travel 210 mm) Rear suspension:
central WAD shock absorber, spring preload infinitely adjustable (suspension travel 220 mm)
Rear suspension:
Aluminum cast single-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70 R19
Rear tyres: 170/60 R17
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
Front brake
Double disc brake, semi-floating discs, diameter 310 mm, 4-piston radial caliper (∅ 310 mm) Rear brake
Single disc brake, diameter 285 mm, 2-piston floating caliper (∅ 285 mm)
Double disc brake, semi-floating discs, diameter 310 mm, 4-piston radial caliper (∅ 310 mm) Rear brake
Single disc brake, diameter 285 mm, 2-piston floating caliper (∅ 285 mm)
Front brake
Double disc (∅ 330 mm) Rear brake
Single disc (∅ 265 mm)
Double disc (∅ 330 mm) Rear brake
Single disc (∅ 265 mm)
Result
The new GSA is certainly not a bike for everyone. It polarizes in terms of appearance, performance, price and weight. That's a good thing, we think, because there are already enough monotonous motorcycles. Beginners will certainly lie on their side after a few meters with this motorcycle, but seasoned bikers will find the ultimate ship for the really long tour here. In the afternoon a short trip to the North Cape and back is no problem with the Adventure. And you don't have to refuel on the way either.The test bike was provided to us by Bergmann & Söhne in Neumünster. The GSA will be there as a demonstrator and is looking forward to test drivers. Those who want to try out the ASA will also get their money's worth in Neumünster : B&S also has a standard GS with the new automated shift assistant. So register two test drives, then order the GSA with ASA and look forward to Christmas!
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.
