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 |
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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
Transmission
Multi-disc in oil bath with anti-dribble
Multidisc in oil bath with anti-dribble
6 reports
Optional up and down shifter
6 reports
Shifter up and down as standard
Cycle part
Steel truss, carrier motor,
aluminum single sided swingarm
Tubular steel trellis,
aluminum single-sided swingarm
Telelever with central spring assembly.
Continuous hydraulic adjustments
via optional electronics (ESA)
48mm inverted fork,
Continuous hydraulic adjustments
via electronic standard (DSS Evo)
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)
2 305 mm discs,
4-piston Hayes radial calipers
2 discs of 330 mm,
Monobloc Brembo 4-piston calipers
radial fixing
Dimensions, weight, capacities
Commercial information
Black and gray as standard
Blue and gray optional (+ 105 €)
Tested model: 21 375 €
(standard: 17 400 €)
€ 20,990
(standard at € 18,590)
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