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 3: practical aspects and equipment

Bmw

R1250 GS

Ducati

Multistrada 1260S

Instrumentation

Daily trip 2  2 Fuel gauge Yes Yes  Engine temperature Yes Yes  Outside temperature Yes Yes  Clock Yes Yes  Gear indicator engaged Yes Yes  Consumption indicator       yes (avg and inst)     yes (avg and inst) Handlebar controls Yes Yes  Backlit commodos no Yes TFT matrix display Yes Yes Connection possible with smartphone Yes Yes

Convenient

Coded key  Yes  Yes Hands-free starting (keyless) option Yes Warning Yes Yes  Adjustable brake lever Yes Yes  Adjustable clutch lever Yes Yes  Passenger handle Yes Yes Adjustable saddle height

Yes

(without tools)

no

Adjustable windshield height

Yes

(without tools)

Yes

(without tools)

Central stand Yes  Yes Adjustable front suspension Yes

Yes

Adjustable Ar suspension

Yes

Yes

Safe that can accommodate a U no   no Taken)

12V on the handlebars 

 12V on the handlebars and under the saddle 

+ 1 USB under saddle

Hand guards option Yes

Curved lighting

no Yes

Suitcase racks

option Yes

Heated grips

option Yes

Electronics – piloting aids

ABS Yes Yes Coupled braking

Yes

(front to back)

no  Traction control Yes

Yes

Adjustable mapping Yes
Yes Driving modes 2 standard, 3 optional  4 standard Piloted suspensions option Yes Speed ​​regulator option Yes Shifter

option 

(ascent and descent)

Yes

(ascent and descent)

 

R1250GS

Multistrada 1260S

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