2013 Ducati Multistrada 1200S vs 2025 BMW R 1300RT

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2013 Ducati Multistrada 1200S 2013 Ducati Multistrada 1200S

Sport touring

Engine
Four stroke, 90° °L° twin cylinder, DOHC, desmodromic 4 valves per cylinder
Power
110.3 kW / 150 hp @ 9250 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
220 kg / 485 lbs
2025 BMW R 1300RT 2025 BMW R 1300RT

Sport touring

Engine
Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, with two overhead spur gear driven camshafts, a counterbalance shaft and variable intake camshaft control system BMW ShiftCam, 4 valves per cylinder, intake 44mm, outlet 35.6 mm
Power
107kW / 145hp @ 7750 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
281 kg / 619 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year20132025
Make ModelDucati Multistrada 1200SBMW R 1300RT
Dimensions
Seat Height850 mm / 33.4 in780/860 mm / 30.7/33.9 in
Wheelbase1530mm / 60.2 in1500 mm / 55.1 in
Height1310 mm / 51.5 in-
Length2200 mm / 86.6 in2229 mm / 87.8 in
Width945 mm / 37.2 in971 mm / 38.2 in
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)220 281
Dry Weight (kg)192-
Dry Weight192 kg / 423 lbs-
Fuel Capacity20 Litres / 5.3 US gal / 4.4 Imp gal24 Litres / 6.3 US gal
Wet Weight220 kg / 485 lbs281 kg / 619 lbs
Performance
Max Power110.3 kW / 150 hp @ 9250 rpm107kW / 145hp @ 7750 rpm
Max Torque124.5 Nm / 12.7 kgm / 91.8 lb-ft @ 7500rpm149 Nm / 110 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm
Standing Start ¼ Mile11.8 sec-
Engine
Displacement1198.4 cc / 73.1 cu-in1300 cc / 79 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, 90° °L° twin cylinder, DOHC, desmodromic 4 valves per cylinderFour stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, with two overhead spur gear driven camshafts, a counterbalance shaft and variable intake camshaft control system BMW ShiftCam, 4 valves per cylinder, intake 44mm, outlet 35.6 mm
Bore x Stroke106 x 67.9 mm106.5 x 73 mm
Compression Ratio11.5:113.3:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid / Air cooled
Emissions-Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, EU5+
Engine Management-BMS-O
ExhaustStainless steel muffler with catalytic converter and 2 lambda probes, alluminium tail pipes-
Fuel Consumption6.0 L/100 km / 16.8 km/l / 39.5 US mpg / 47.5 Imp mpg-
Fuel InductionMitsubishi electronic fuel injection system, Mikuni elliptical throttle bodiesElectronic intake pipe injection, 52mm Ø throttle valve
Fuel Type-Unleaded super, octane number 95 (RON)
IgnitionMarelli electronic-
LubricationWet, multiplate clutch with hydraulic control. Self-servo action on drive, slipper action on over-run.-
StarterElectricElectric
EV Specifics
Battery Capacity-12 V / 10Ah, maintenance-free
Drivetrain
ClutchLight action, wet, multiplate clutch with hydraulic control. Self-servo action on drive, slipper action on over-run.Wet clutch with anti-hopping function, hydraulically activated
Final DriveChain #530, front sprocket 15; rear sprocket 40Shaft
Gear Ratios1.84:11st 2.438 2nd 1.714 3rd. 1.296 4th 1.059 5th 0.906 6th 0.794
Primary Drive Ratios-1.479
Secondary Drive Ratio-2.818
Transmission / Drive6 SpeedClaw-shift 6-speed gearbox
Chassis
Frame TypeTubular steel trellis frameSteel, two-section with bolt on rear frame, load bearing engine
Suspension - FrontSach 48 mm fully adjustable USD forks. Electronic compression and rebound damping adjustment with Ducati Skyhook SuspensionBMW Motorrad EVO Telelever
Suspension - RearProgressive linkage with fully adjustable Öhlins monoshock. Electronic compression and rebound damping adjustment. Electronic spring preload with DSS aluminium single-sided swingarmCast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad EVO Paralever; WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring
Rake25° -
Steering Angle-64°
Trail110 mm / 4.33 in115 mm / 4.5 in
Wheel Travel - Front170 mm / 6.7 in149 mm / 5.9 in
Wheel Travel - Rear170 mm / 6.7 in158 mm / 6.2 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2 x 320 mm Semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo calipers, 4-piston, 2-pad. ABS as standard equipment2 x 310mm floating discs, 4-piston radial brake calipers
Brakes - RearSingle 245 mm disc, 2-piston caliperSingle 285mm disc, 2-piston floating caliper
ABS-BMW Motorrad Integral ABS Pro (full-integral, lean angle optimized)
Tyres - Front120/70 - ZR17120/70 ZR17
Tyres - Rear190/55 - ZR17190/55 ZR17
Wheels-Cast light alloy
Wheels - Front10-spoke light alloy, 3.50 x 173.50 x 17″
Wheels - Rear10-spoke light alloy, 6.00 x 176.00 x 17″