BMW F 900 R versus Ducati Multistrada V2 S

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
BMW

BMW F 900 R

Naked
Ducati

Ducati Multistrada V2 S

Adventure

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2019 bis 2025~
Built von 2022 bis 2025~
RRP 9.400 €
RRP 18.490 €
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Pros:
  • crisp engine
  • good brakes
  • Incline Sensors Series
  • good quality impression
  • Fun grenade on the street
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:
  • QuickShifter only for an extra charge
  • Airbox sound could be better
  • only suitable for pillion use to a limited extent
  • sometimes strange surcharge policy: bar-end mirrors e.g. only available for the "Sport" variant.
Cons:
  • Strange exhaust design
  • Plastic motor protection plate
  • Operation takes some time to get used to

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.514 mm
Length :
2.140 mm Height : 1.130 mm
Seat :
815 mm
Weight :
208 (max: 430 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.594 mm
Length :
2.190 mm
Seat :
830 mm until : 850 mm
Weight :
202 kg

Engine

Motor design: In-line motor 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 895 ccm
Hub: 77 mm
Hole: 86 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: O-Ring Kette
Aisles: 6
Motor design: V2 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 890 ccm
Hub: 62 mm
Hole: 96 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6

Performance

Maximum speed: 216 km/h
Performance: 105 HP at 8.500 U/Min
Torque: 93 NM bei 6.750 U/Min
Tank contents: 13 Litre
Consumption:
4 l
Reach:
310 km
Maximum speed: 215 km/h
Performance: 116 HP at 10.750 U/Min
Torque: 92 NM bei 8.250 U/Min
Tank contents: 20 Litre
Consumption:
6 l
Reach:
339 km

Chassis

Frame type:
Bridge frame in shell construction (steel)
Front suspension:
Upside-down fork, Ø 43 mm (travel 135 mm)
Rear suspension:
Directly hinged central strut, spring base hydraulically adjustable, rebound damping adjustable (travel 142 mm)
Rear suspension:
Aluminum two-arm swingarm
Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR 17
Rear tyres: 180/55 ZR 17
Frame type:
Monocoque, motor load-bearing (aluminum)
Front suspension:
Electronically controlled Marzocchi fork with 45 mm stanchions (170 mm travel )
Rear suspension:
Electronically controlled Marzocchi shock absorber (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 brake, floating brake discs, 4-piston radial caliper ( 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc brake, 1-piston floating caliper ( 265 mm)
Front brake
Double disc ( 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc ( 265 mm)

Conclusion - what sticks

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Price/availability/colours/years of manufacture

  • Price: 0.000€
  • Used (3 years old): 0.000€
  • Years of manufacture: 2016-2018
  • Availability: from 12/2018
  • Colours: red, bright yellow

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...

Price/availability/colours/years of construction

  • Price: V2 S:16.990 € / V2 14.390 €
  • Used (Multistrada 950 S3 years old): 14.000 €
  • Availability: from 03/2022
  • Colours: red, grey/black