

So number to number how does Ducati Multistrada 1200 measure up on the spec sheet to the outgoing 1100S, the BMW R1200GS and the KTM 990 Adventure. We’ve pulled together a quick spreadsheet to help you compare. Obviously a spec sheet only tells part of the story, especially one based on manufacturer claimed measurements. What’s missed here is a complete list of the technologies that Ducati has thrown into the new Multistrada 1200 which turn it into a “show case” bike and change the interpretation of the street adventure playing field. For that we’ll send you over to the bike’s press release, with some added commentary.

Ducati Multistrada 1200

$14,995US Ducati Multistrada 1200S

$18,995US 2009 Multistrada 1100S

$14,495US 2010 BMW R1200GS

$14,750.00US MSRP 2009 KTM 990 Adventure

$14,398.00US Engine Type L-Twin cylinder, 4 valve per cylinder, Desmodromic,

liquid cooled L-Twin cylinder, 4 valve per cylinder, Desmodromic,

liquid cooled L-Twin cylinder, 2 valve per cylinder Desmodromic, air

cooled Air-cooled/oil-cooled Boxer twin-cylinder 75° liquid-cooled v-twin Displacement 1198.4cc 1198.4cc 1078cc 1170 cc 999cc Bore x Stroke 106×67.9mm 106×67.9mm 98 x 71.5 mm 101.0 mm x 73.0 mm 101 x 62.4 mm Compression Ratio 11,5:1 11,5:1 10.5:1 -4307:59 11.5:1 Power 150 CV – 150hp – 110,3kw @ 9250rpm 150CV- 150hp – 110,3kw @ 9250rpm 70 kw – 95 hp @ 7750 rpm 81 kW (110 hp) at 7,750 rpm 78 kW @ 8250 rpm Torque 12,1kgm – 87,5lb-ft – 118,7Nm @7500rpm 12.1kgm – 87,5lb-ft – 118,7Nm @7500rpm 102.9 Nm – 10.5 kgm @ 4750 rpm 89lb-ft – 120 Nm at 6,000 rpm 100 Nm @6750 rpm Fuel injection Mitsubishi electronic fuel injection system, Mikuni

elliptical throttle bodies Mitsubishi electronic fuel injection system, Mikuni

elliptical throttle bodies Marelli electronic fuel injection, 45 mm throttle

body Electronic intake pipe injection / BMS-K+ digital

engine management with overrun fuel cut-off, twin spark ignition Keihin electronic fuel injection Exhaust Stainless steel muffler with catalytic converter and 2

lambda probes, alluminium tail pipes Stainless steel muffler with catalytic converter and 2

lambda probes, alluminium tail pipes Marelli electronic fuel injection, 45 mm throttle

body Twin stainless steel exhausts with regulated catalytic

converter Transmission Gearbox 6 speed 6 speed 6 speed Constant mesh 6-speed gearbox 6 gears, dog clutch engagement Ratio 1=37/15 2=30/17 3=27/20 4=24/22 5=23/24 6=22/25 1=37/15 2=30/17 3=27/20 4=24/22 5=23/24 6=22/25 1st 37/15, 2nd 30/17, 3rd 27/20, 4th 24/22, 5th 23/24,

6th 24/28 2.82:1 to 2.91:1 (lowered from previous models) Primary drive Straight cut gears, ratio 1.84:1 Straight cut gears, ratio 1.84:1 Straight cut gears; Ratio 1.84:1 helical gear teeth Final drive Chain 5.30″; Front sprocket 15; Rear sprocket 40 Chain 5.30″; Front sprocket 15; Rear sprocket 40 Chain; Front sprocket 15; Rear sprocket 42 Shaft drive Clutch Light action, wet, multiplate clutch with hydraulic

control. Self-servo action on drive, slipper action on over-run. Light action, wet, multiplate clutch with hydraulic

control. Self-servo action on drive, slipper action on over-run. Wet multiplate with hydraulic control Single dry plate clutch, hydraulically operated Wet multi-disc clutch, operated hydraulically Chassis Frame Tubular steel Trellis frame Tubular steel Trellis frame Tubular steel Trellis frame Two-section frame consisting of front and rear

sections, load- bearing engine-gearbox unit Chromium-Molybdenum trellis frame, powder-coated Wheelbase 1530mm 1530mm 1462 mm / 57.6 in 1,507 mm 1570 ± 10 mm Rake 25° 25° 24° Steering lock 76° 76° Front suspension Marzocchi 50mm fully adjustable USD forks Ohlins 48mm fully adjustable USD forks, electronic

compression and rebound adjustment Ohlins 43 mm fully adjustable upside-down fork with

TiN BMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion diameter 41 mm,

central spring strut, spring preload with 5-position mechanical adjustment WP USD Ø 48 mm (1.89″) Front wheel travel 170mm (6.7in) 170mm (6.7in) 165 mm / 6.5 in 190 mm 210mm/8.27 in Front wheel 10-spoke in light alloy 3.50 x 17 10-spoke in light alloy 3.50 x 17 6-spoke in light alloy 3.50 x 17 2.50 x 19″ Cast aluminum wheels 2.15 x 21 Wire Spoked Front tyre 120/70 ZR 17 120/70 ZR 17 120/70 ZR 17 110/80 R 19 90/90-21″ Rear suspension Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Sachs

monoshock. Aluminium single-sided swingarm Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Ohlins

electronic monoshock. Aluminium single-sided swingarm Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Ohlins

monoshock; hydraulic remote pre-load control. Aluminium single-sided

swingarm Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW

Motorrad Paralever; WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring pre-load

hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) at handwheel, rebound

damping adjustable WP mono shock PDS with hydr. spring preload Rear wheel travel 170mm (6.7in) 170mm (6.7in) 141 mm / 5.6 in 200 mm 210mm/8.27 in Rear wheel 10-spoke light alloy 6,00 x 17 10-spoke light alloy 6,00 x 17 5-spoke light alloy 5.50 x 17 4.00 x 17″ Cast aluminum wheels 4.25 x 18″ Wire Spoked Rear tyre 190/55 ZR 17 190/55 ZR 17 180/55 ZR 17 150/70 R 17 150/70 R 18 Front brake 2 x 320mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo

callipers, 4-piston, 2-pad. ABS optional 2 x 320mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo

callipers, 4-piston, 2-pad. ABS as standard equipment 2 x 320 mm semi-floating discs, 4-piston, 2-pad

caliper Dual disc brake, floating brake discs, diameter 305

mm, 4-piston fixed calipers 2 x Brembo two piston, floating caliper, floating

brake disc Ø 300 mm Rear

brake 245mm disc, 2-piston calliper 245mm disc, 2-piston calliper 245 mm disc, 2-piston caliper Single disc brake, diameter 265 mm, double-piston

floating caliper Brembo two piston, floating caliper, floating brake

disc Ø 240 mm (9.45″) Fuel tank capacity 20l – 5.3 gallon (US) 20l – 5.3 gallon (US) 20 L (of which 6.5 l reserve) / 5.3 US gal (of which

1.7 US gal reserve) 20 l 19.5 Liters / 4 litres reserve (5.15 / 1.06 gal) Dry weight (excludes lubricants and battery) 189kg (417lb) – No ABS 192kg (423lb – Sport Edition 196 kg / 432 lbs 203 kg 209 kg (460.75 lbs) Wet weight 217kg (478lb) – No ABS 220kg (485lb) – Sport Edition 229 kg Seat height 850 mm 850 mm 850 mm / 33.5 in 850 / 870 mm (low seat 820 mm, lowered suspension 790

mm) 860 mm (33.86″) Max height 1400 mm 1400 mm Max length 2150 mm 2150 mm 2130 mm 2,210 mm Versions Dual seat, ABS optional Dual seat, ABS as standard equipment available in two packages: -SPORT (Cam belt covers, air intake and hugger in

carbon fibre) -TOURING (side panniers, heated grips and center

stand)