BMW S 1000 R versus Ducati Multistrada V2 S
BMW S 1000 R
Naked
Ducati Multistrada V2 S
Adventure
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Built von 2014 bis 2024~
Built von 2022 bis 2024~
RRP 16.000 €
RRP 18.290 €
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Competitors
Pros:
- Full of performance ...
- .. but still easy to control
- high-quality workmanship
- cool sound
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:
- Pillion operation only for emergencies
- Sitting position for some people probably too sporty
Cons:
- Strange exhaust design
- Plastic motor protection plate
- Operation takes some time to get used to
Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 1.450 mm
Length : 2.090 mm Height : 1.115 mm
Seat : 814 mm until : 830 mm
Weight : 199 (max: 407 ) kg
Length : 2.090 mm Height : 1.115 mm
Seat : 814 mm until : 830 mm
Weight : 199 (max: 407 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.594 mm
Length : 2.190 mm
Seat : 830 mm until : 850 mm
Weight : 222 kg
Length : 2.190 mm
Seat : 830 mm until : 850 mm
Weight : 222 kg
Engine
Motor design: In-line four-cylinder 4-stroke 4 Cylinder
Displacement: 999 ccm
Hub: 50 mm
Hole: 80 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 999 ccm
Hub: 50 mm
Hole: 80 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Motor design: V2 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 937 ccm
Hub: 68 mm
Hole: 94 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 937 ccm
Hub: 68 mm
Hole: 94 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Performance
Maximum speed: 261 km/h
Performance: 165 HP at 11.000 U/Min
Torque: 114 NM bei 9.250 U/Min Tank contents: 17 Litre
Consumption: 6 l
Reach: 266 km
Performance: 165 HP at 11.000 U/Min
Torque: 114 NM bei 9.250 U/Min Tank contents: 17 Litre
Consumption: 6 l
Reach: 266 km
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
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:
Aluminium composite bridge frame, motor supporting (aluminium) Front suspension:
Telescopic fork (travel 120 mm) Rear suspension:
Central strut (travel 117 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR 17
Rear tyres: 190/55 ZR 17
Aluminium composite bridge frame, motor supporting (aluminium) Front suspension:
Telescopic fork (travel 120 mm) Rear suspension:
Central strut (travel 117 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR 17
Rear tyres: 190/55 ZR 17
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
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
Front brake
Double disc (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 220 mm)
Double disc (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 220 mm)
Front brake
Double disc (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 265 mm)
Double disc (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 265 mm)
Conclusion - what sticks
The S 1000 R is basically a double R, from which the fairing has been removed and the torque curve on country roads has been optimised. It is super sporty, which can be an disadvantage and a disadvantage at the same time. If you want to sit upright on your streetfighter, you are out of place here. If you are looking for proximity to the front wheel and asphalt, you will find it here!In any case, we had tons of driving fun and did not feel overwhelmed despite the immense performance. This is exactly why you have to compliment BMW: Not all manufacturers succeed in putting such a grenade on the wheels for (almost) everyone. To anticipate misunderstandings: Of course, this motorcycle is not a beginner's machine!
The test machine was kindly provided by Bergmann & Söhne in Pinneberg - thank you!
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...
