Comparison of BMW K 1200 R Sport 2008 and Ducati Multistrada 1200 S Pikes Peak 2014 [S]ave
| Attribute |  BMW K 1200 R Sport 2008 × |  Ducati Multistrada 1200 S Pikes Peak 2014 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2008 | 2014 |
| Make | BMW | Ducati |
| Model | BMW K 1200 R Sport | Ducati Multistrada 1200 S Pikes Peak |
| Category | Sport | Super motard |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | - |
| Fuel system | Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection/digital engine management including knock sensor (BMS-K) | Injection. Mitsubishi electronic fuel injection system, Mikuni elliptical throttle bodies |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1,157 | 1198.4 |
| Power (kw) | 117.5 | 108 |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | 4.7 | - |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) | Chain |
| Torque (Nm) | 127 | 124.5 |
| Bore (mm) | 79 | 106 |
| Stroke (mm) | 59 | 67.9 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Greenhouse gases | 109.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) | - |
| Fuel control | - | Desmodromic valve control |
| Emission details | - | Euro 3 |
| Driveline | - | Chain 5.30 |
| Clutch | Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath, hydraulically operated | Light action, wet, multiplate clutch with hydraulic control. Self-servo action on drive, slipper action on over-run |
| Compression | 13.0:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Exhaust system | - | Stainless steel muffler with catalytic converter and 2 lambda probes, alluminium tail pipes |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | BMW Motorrad Duolever | Sachs 48mm fully adjustable usd forks. Electronic compression and rebound damping adjustment with Ducati Skyhook Suspension |
| Rear suspension | Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever | Electronic compression and rebound damping adjustment. Electronic spring pre-load adjustment with DSS Aluminium single-sided swingarm. |
| Front brakes | Double disc | Double disc. ABS. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted. |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc. Two-piston calipers. |
| Diameter (mm) | 265 | 245 |
| Frame type | Bridge-type frame, cast aluminium, load bearing engine | Tubular steel Trellis frame |
| Front tyre | 120/70-17 | 120/70-17 |
| Rear tyre | 180/55-17 | 190/55-17 |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 115 | - |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 135 | - |
| Trail (mm) | 108 | 110 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 29 | 25 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | - | Electric |
| Color options | - |
|
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,580 | 1,530 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 248 | 222 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 227 | 194 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.5165 | 0.5567 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,182 | 2,250 |
| Seat height (mm) | 820 | 850 |
| Performance | ||
| Reserve fuel capacity (l) | 2 | - |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 19 | 20 |
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