Duel BMW R 1250 GS Vs Ducati Multistrada 1260 S: variable valve timing, unique versatility

The R 1200 GS is dead, long live the R 1250 GS! In the race for power in the maxitrails, BMW responds with a larger twin cylinder with variable valve timing. Is this enough to continue to dominate the competition, especially the powerful Ducati Multistrada 1260 which has been using this technology since 2015 ? MNC duel.

Duel R1250GS Vs Ducati 1260 S – Page 4: technical sheets

	BMW R1250 GS	Ducati Multistrada 1260 S
Engine
Type	Flat twin	V-twin
Displacement	1254 cc	1262 cc
Bore / stroke	102.5 x 76 mm	106 x 71.5 mm
Cooling	By air and water	Liquid
Distribution

Double ACT, 4 valves per cyl.,

ShiftCam variable timing

Double ACT, 4 valves per cyl.,

variable valve timing DVT

Compression tx 12.5: 1 13: 1 Power 136 hp at 7,750 rpm 158 hp at 9,500 rpm Couple 143 Nm at 6250 rpm 129.5 Nm at 7500 rpm Food Electronic injection Electronic injection

Transmission

Clutch

Multi-disc in oil bath with anti-dribble

Multidisc in oil bath with anti-dribble

Gearbox

6 reports

Optional up and down shifter

6 reports

Shifter up and down as standard

Final drive By cardan shaft By chain

Cycle part

Frame

Steel truss, carrier motor,

aluminum single sided swingarm

Tubular steel trellis, 

aluminum single-sided swingarm

Front suspension

Telelever with central spring assembly. 

Continuous hydraulic adjustments

via optional electronics (ESA)

48mm inverted fork,

Continuous hydraulic adjustments

via electronic standard (DSS Evo)

Rear suspension

Adjustable mono-shock absorber

manually in preload and relaxation.

Continuous hydraulic adjustments

with optional ESA

Adjustable mono-shock absorber

manually preloaded.

Continuous hydraulic adjustments

via electronic standard (DSS Evo)

Debate. front / rear 190 mm / 200 mm 170/170 mm Front brake

2 305 mm discs,

4-piston Hayes radial calipers

2 discs of 330 mm,

Monobloc Brembo 4-piston calipers

radial fixing

Rear brake 1 disc 276 mm, 2-piston caliper 1 265 mm disc, 2-piston caliper Wheels Aluminum sticks (spokes optional) Aluminum with poles (spokes on Multi Enduro)

Dimensions, weight, capacities

Length 2207 mm 2100 mm Width (MNC measurements) 100 mm at the end of the handles 890 mm at the end of the handles Saddle height Adjustable from 850 to 870 mm  Adjustable from 825 to 845 mm Announced weights 249 kg in running order 235 kg in running order Fuel tank 20 liters 20 liters Caster angle Not communicated (NC) 25 ° Hunt 99.6 mm NC Wheelbase 1525 mm 1585 mm Front tire 120/70/19 120/70/17 Rear tire 170/60/17 190/55/17

Commercial information

Availability Colors

Black and gray as standard

Blue and gray optional (+ 105 €)

Red or gray and white as standard Guarantee 2 years parts and MO 2 years parts and MO Price

Tested model: 21 375 €

(standard: 17 400 €)

€ 20,990

(standard at € 18,590)

  R1250 GS Multistrada 1260 S

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