BMW R 1200 R versus Ducati Monster
BMW R 1200 R
Naked
Ducati Monster
Naked
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Built von 2007 bis 2017
Built von 2021 bis 2024~
RRP 13.100 €
RRP 12.390 €
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Competitors
Pros:
- relatively light for a boxer machine
- powerful engine with character
- upgradeable as an agile tourer
- no technical overload
- safe driving experience
Pros:
- Fun
- good standard equipment
- Lighter, stronger, better to handle and still cheaper than the previous model
- A2 version with 35kW available
Cons:
- not cheap
- Windbreak underground
Cons:
- More expensive than most competitors
- lots of plastic on the sides
Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 1.515 mm
Length : 2.165 mm Height : 1.300 mm
Seat : 790 mm
Weight : 232 (max: 450 ) kg
Length : 2.165 mm Height : 1.300 mm
Seat : 790 mm
Weight : 232 (max: 450 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.474 mm
Seat : 820 mm
Weight : 188 kg
Seat : 820 mm
Weight : 188 kg
Engine
Motor design: Boxer 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.170 ccm
Hub: 73 mm
Hole: 101 mm
Cooling: Luft
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 1.170 ccm
Hub: 73 mm
Hole: 101 mm
Cooling: Luft
Drive: Kardan
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: 220 km/h
Performance: 125 HP at 7.750 U/Min
Torque: 125 NM bei 6.500 U/Min Tank contents: 18 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 363 km
Performance: 125 HP at 7.750 U/Min
Torque: 125 NM bei 6.500 U/Min Tank contents: 18 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 363 km
Maximum speed: 226 km/h
Performance: 111 HP at 9.250 U/Min
Torque: 93 NM bei 6.500 U/Min Tank contents: 14 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 280 km
Performance: 111 HP at 9.250 U/Min
Torque: 93 NM bei 6.500 U/Min Tank contents: 14 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 280 km
Chassis
Frame type:
two-part frame concept consisting of the main frame and the rear frame bolted to it, supporting engine (steel) Front suspension:
Upside-down 45 mm (travel 140 mm) Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 140 mm)
Rear suspension:
Paralever Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR 17
Rear tyres: 180/55 ZR 17
two-part frame concept consisting of the main frame and the rear frame bolted to it, supporting engine (steel) Front suspension:
Upside-down 45 mm (travel 140 mm) Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 140 mm)
Rear suspension:
Paralever Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR 17
Rear tyres: 180/55 ZR 17
Frame type:
Cast aluminium (aluminium) Front suspension:
Marzocchi USD fork 43 mm (travel 130 mm) Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 140 mm)
Rear suspension:
Alu two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70 17 inches
Rear tyres: 180/55 17 inches
Cast aluminium (aluminium) Front suspension:
Marzocchi USD fork 43 mm (travel 130 mm) Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 140 mm)
Rear suspension:
Alu two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70 17 inches
Rear tyres: 180/55 17 inches
Brakes
Front brake
Double disc (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 276 mm)
Double disc (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 276 mm)
Front brake
Double disc, Brembo with radially mounted four-piston calipers (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, two-piston (∅ 245 mm)
Double disc, Brembo with radially mounted four-piston calipers (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, two-piston (∅ 245 mm)
Conclusion - what gets stuck
Wonderful, this BMW R1200 R. Not only beautiful, fast and safe, but also potent enough for an Alpine tour. Of course, this requires a suitcase system, which goes quite well into the money at BMW. And just a touring disc, which is to be used in the secondary market (e.B. MRA) for about 150 euros. In the mountains you should ride the other bikers quite nicely around the ears, because the 1200s brings everything you need: strength, agility, agility and above all the feeling of security that you can't really do much with this bike.Conclusion - what gets stuck
For so many years, Ducati stuck to the typical appearance of the monsters that change was really time. But how many monsters are still in it? We find a lot when you are open to change. You'll see how well the new monster will sell. In any case, however, the target group is likely to have become much wider. The new monster is also interesting for holders of the A2 driving licence, because after 2 years you can not open the 35 kW to the full 111 hp, but at least to 95 hp. And that should ensure many years of driving fun. In short, the reworking of the monsters seems clear and thoughtful to us and could give a new lease of life to the monsters' success story.
Our thanks go to Ducati-Hamburg for the test bike.
