Ducati Multistrada V4 S versus BMW S 1000 XR

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
Ducati

Ducati Multistrada V4 S

Adventure
BMW

BMW S 1000 XR

Crossover

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2021 bis 2024~
Built von 2015 bis 2024~
RRP 23.290 €
RRP 19.690 €
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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
Pros:
  • Seating position fits small and big people
  • High-revving motor
  • Strong brakes
  • Very good standard equipment
Cons:
  • Range could be better
  • Fully equipped no bargain
Cons:
  • You just always want to step on the gas

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.567 mm
Seat :
840 mm until : 860 mm
Weight :
240 (max: 470 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.541 mm
Length :
2.156 mm Height : 1.460 mm
Seat :
850 mm
Weight :
227 (max: 450 ) kg

Engine

Motor design: V4 4 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.158 ccm
Cooling: Flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Motor design: Number 4 Cylinder
Displacement: 999 ccm
Hub: 50 mm
Hole: 80 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6

Performance

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
Maximum speed: 250 km/h
Performance: 170 HP at 11.000 U/Min
Torque: 114 NM bei 9.250 U/Min
Tank contents: 20 Litre
Consumption:
6 l
Reach:
323 km

Chassis

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
Frame type:
Aluminium composite bridge frame, motor supporting (aluminium)
Front suspension:
Upside-down 45 mm (travel 150 mm)
Rear suspension:
Central strut (travel 150 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm
Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR 17
Rear tyres: 190/55 ZR 17

Brakes

Front brake
Double disc ( 330 mm) Rear brake
Single disc ( 265 mm)
Front brake
Double disc brake, 4-piston fixed caliper ( 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc brake, 2-piston floating caliper ( 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.

Price/Availability/Colours/Years of Construction

  • Price: from 20.9900 € (V4S)
  • Availability: from 02/2021
  • Colours: red, grey

Conclusion - what gets stuck

Man, we had fun with the XR! The standard electronically adjustable ESA suspension really irons everything smoothly and yet this bike still gives you the necessary feedback about the road condition for sporty driving. That's the biggest difference between XR and GS: The XR is always sporty on the road, even if the 4-cylinder can purr at least theoretically like a kitten, that's not what you want as a driver! Better to throttle and loseprint like a cheetah. GS on the other hand: Rather quiet as a lion.
 
Whether the sportiness of the XR has a lasting effect or rather annoys, every driver has to decide for himself. What is clear, however, is that it travels more pleasantly on a GS, because you drive rather relaxed and there is no constant driving jerking or chain care.

The test motorcycle was provided to us by Bergmann & Söhne Pinneberg. There she stands as a guide and is happy about every test driver.

Price/Availability/Colours/Years of Construction

  • Price: 17.000€
  • Used (1 year old): 15,000€
  • Availability: since 2020
  • Colours: red, silver, colorful