2018 Ducati Diavel vs 2025 BMW R 12G/S

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2018 Ducati Diavel 2018 Ducati Diavel

Custom / cruiser

Engine
Four stroke, 90° “L” twin cylinder, DOHC, desmodromic 4 valve per cylinder.
Power
152 hp / 113.3 kW @ 9500rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
239 kg / 527lbs ABS
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
Year2017 - 182025
Make ModelDucati DiavelBMW R 12G/S
Dimensions
Seat Height770 mm / 30.3in860 mm / 33.9 in (875 mm / 34.4 in Enduro Package)
Wheelbase1590 mm / 62.6 in1580 mm / 62.2 in (1585 / 62.4 in Enduro Package)
Height1192 mm / 46.9 in-
Length2235 mm / 87.9 in2200 mm / 86.6 in
Width860 mm / 33.8 in830 mm / 32.7 in
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)239 229
Dry Weight (kg)210-
Dry Weight210 Kg / 463 lbs-
Fuel Capacity-15.5 Litres / 4.1 US gal
Wet Weight239 kg / 527lbs ABS229 kg / 505 lbs
Performance
Max Power152 hp / 113.3 kW @ 9500rpm81 kW / 109 hp @ 7000 rpm
Max Torque94 lb-ft / 127.5 Nm @ 8000rpm115 Nm / 81 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm
Engine
Displacement1198.4 cc / 73.1 cu-in1170 cc / 71.4 cub in
Engine DetailFour stroke, 90° “L” twin cylinder, DOHC, desmodromic 4 valve per cylinder. Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, with four camshaft-operated valves and two overhead camshafts per cylinder.
Bore x Stroke106 x 67.9mm101 x 73 mm
Compression Ratio11.5:112:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledAir/oil cooled
Emissions-Controlled 3-way catalytic converter, exhaust emission standards EU-5+
ExhaustLightweight 2-1-2 system with catalytic converter and two lambda probes. Twin aluminium mufflers-
Fuel InductionMitsubishi electronic fuel injection system, Mikuni elliptical throttle bodies with RbWElectronic 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)
IgnitionMarelli electronic-
Lubrication-Wet sump
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
ClutchLight action, wet, multiplate clutch with hydraulic control. Self-servo action on drive, slipper action on over-run.Single dry plate clutch, hydraulically operated
Final DriveChain Front sprocket 15; Rear sprocket 43Universal shaft
Gear Ratios1st 37/15 / 2nd 30/17 / 3rd 27/20 / 4th24/22 / 5th 23/24 / 6th 22/251st = 2.375, 2nd = 1.696, 3rd = 1.296, 4th = 1.065, 5th = 0.939, 6th = 0.848
Primary Drive Ratios-1.737
Transmission / Drive6 Speed 6-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 - FrontMarzocchi 50mm fully adjustable USD forks,45 mm USD telescopic forks, spring base, rebound and compression damping adjustable
Suspension - RearProgressive linkage with fully adjustable Sachs monoshock. Aluminium single-sided swingarm,Aluminum Paralever swinging arm, directly linked WAD spring strut, spring base, rebound and compression damping adjustable
Rake28°-
Steering Angle70°-
Steering Head Angle-63.1° (63.2° Enduro Package)
Trail-120.8 mm / 4.76 in (121.3 / 4.76 Enduro Package)
Wheel Travel - Front120 mm / 4.72 in210 mm / 8.3 in
Wheel Travel - Rear120 mm / 4.72 in200 mm / 7.9 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2 x 320mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Monobloc Brembo callipers, 4-piston with ABS2 x 310mm disc brake, with two axially bolted 2-piston floating calipers
Brakes - RearSingle 265mm disc, 2-piston floating calliper with ABSSingle 265 mm disc, 2 piston floating caliper
ABS-BMW 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 ZR 1790/90/21
Tyres - Rear240/45 ZR17150/70 - R17 (150/70 - R18 Enduro Package)
Wheels-Aluminium cross-spoke wheels