2020 Ducati Diavel 1260 S vs 2025 BMW R 12G/S

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2020 Ducati Diavel 1260 S 2020 Ducati Diavel 1260 S

Custom / cruiser

Engine
Four stroke, Testastretta DVT (Desmodromic Variable Timing), 90° L-Twin, 4 Desmodromically actuated valves per cylinder, dual spark
Power
159 hp / 117 kW @ 9500 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
244 kg / 538 lbs
2025 BMW R 12G/S 2025 BMW R 12G/S

Custom / cruiser

Engine
Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, with four camshaft-operated valves and two overhead camshafts per cylinder.
Power
81 kW / 109 hp @ 7000 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
229 kg / 505 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year20202025
Make ModelDucati Diavel 1260 SBMW R 12G/S
Dimensions
Seat Height780 mm / 30.7 in860 mm / 33.9 in (875 mm / 34.4 in Enduro Package)
Wheelbase1600 mm / 63.0 in1580 mm / 62.2 in (1585 / 62.4 in Enduro Package)
Length-2200 mm / 86.6 in
Width-830 mm / 32.7 in
Weights & Capacities
Dry Weight (kg)214-
Wet Weight (kg)244 229
Dry Weight214 kg / 481 lbs-
Fuel Capacity17 Litres / 4.5 US gal15.5 Litres / 4.1 US gal
Wet Weight244 kg / 538 lbs229 kg / 505 lbs
Performance
Max Power159 hp / 117 kW @ 9500 rpm81 kW / 109 hp @ 7000 rpm
Max Torque128.9 Nm / 95 lb-ft @ 7500 rpm115 Nm / 81 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm
Engine
Displacement1262 cc / 77 cu-in1170 cc / 71.4 cub in
Engine DetailFour stroke, Testastretta DVT (Desmodromic Variable Timing), 90° L-Twin, 4 Desmodromically actuated valves per cylinder, dual sparkFour stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, with four camshaft-operated valves and two overhead camshafts per cylinder.
Bore x Stroke106 x 71.5 mm101 x 73 mm
Compression Ratio13.0:112:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledAir/oil cooled
EmissionsEuro4Controlled 3-way catalytic converter, exhaust emission standards EU-5+
ExhaustStainless steel pipes and single muffler with twin tail pipes, Catalytic converter and 2 lambda probes-
Fuel InductionElectronic fuel injection system, Øeq 56 mm elliptical throttle bodies with Ride-by-Wire systemElectronic intake pipe injection / digital engine management system: BMS-O with throttle-by-wire
Fuel Type-Unleaded super (premium), octane number 95-98 (RON) (rated output at 98 RON)
IgnitionElectronic-
Lubrication-Wet sump
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
ClutchSlipper and self-servo wet multiplate clutch with hydraulic controlSingle dry plate clutch, hydraulically operated
Final DriveChain, Front sprocket Z15, Rear sprocket Z43Universal shaft
Gear Ratios1st 37/15, 2nd 30/17, 3rd 27/20, 4th 24/22, 5th 23/24, 6th 22/251st = 2.375, 2nd = 1.696, 3rd = 1.296, 4th = 1.065, 5th = 0.939, 6th = 0.848
Primary DriveStraight cut gears, Ratio 1.84:1-
Primary Drive Ratios-1.737
Transmission / Drive6-Speed6-Speed, claw-shifted transmission with separate transmission housing
Chassis
Frame TypeTubular steel trellis frameFour-part frame concept with front frame and three-part rear frame, load-bearing engine-gearbox unit, rear-seat frame removeable for one-up riding
Suspension - Front48 mm USD Öhlins adjustable fork, TiN treatment45 mm USD telescopic forks, spring base, rebound and compression damping adjustable
Suspension - RearÖhlins fully adjustable monoshock, Aluminium casted single-sided swingarmAluminum Paralever swinging arm, directly linked WAD spring strut, spring base, rebound and compression damping adjustable
Rake27°-
Steering Head Angle-63.1° (63.2° Enduro Package)
Trail120 mm / 4.7 in120.8 mm / 4.76 in (121.3 / 4.76 Enduro Package)
Wheel Travel - Front120 mm / 4.7 in210 mm / 8.3 in
Wheel Travel - Rear110 mm / 4.33 in200 mm / 7.9 in
Electronics
Equipment / FeaturesÖhlins fully adjustable suspension, Ducati Quick Shift up/down Evo (DQS), Cruise control, Ducati Power Launch Evo (DPL), Hands-Free, Backlit handlebar switches, 3.5″ TFT colour display, Full LED lighting system, Daytime Running | Safety Equipment Riding Modes, Power Modes, Ducati Safety Pack (Cornering ABS Evo, Ducati Traction Control Evo DTC), Ducati Wheelie Control Evo (DWC), Cruise control, Ducati Power Launch Evo (DPL), Hands-Free, Backlit handlebar switches, 3.5″ TFT colour display, Full LED lighting system, Self cancelling turn indicators-
Electrical Systems
Instrumentation3.5 in TFT colour display and dedicated warning light display-
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2 x 320mm semi-floating discs, Radially mounted Brembo monobloc 4-piston M4.32 callipers, PR18/19 radial master cylinder2 x 310mm disc brake, with two axially bolted 2-piston floating calipers
Brakes - RearSingle 265mm disc, 2-piston Brembo floating calliperSingle 265 mm disc, 2 piston floating caliper
ABSCornering ABS EvoBMW Motorrad ABS Pro (lean angle optimised)
Rims - Front-2.15 x 21
Rims - Rear-4.0 x 17 (4.0 x 18 Enduro Package)
Tyres - Front120/70 ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso II90/90/21
Tyres - Rear240/45 ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso II150/70 - R17 (150/70 - R18 Enduro Package)
WheelsLight alloy, casted and machined,Aluminium cross-spoke wheels
Wheels - Front3.50 x 17-
Wheels - Rear8.00 x 17-