BMW S 1000 XR 2020 vs. Ducati Multistrada V4 S Sport 2021

BMW S 1000 XR 2020

Ducati Multistrada V4 S Sport 2021

Overview - BMW S 1000 XR 2020 vs Ducati Multistrada V4 S Sport 2021

BMW S 1000 XR 2020

Ducati Multistrada V4 S Sport 2021

Technical Specifications BMW S 1000 XR 2020 compared to Ducati Multistrada V4 S Sport 2021

BMW S 1000 XR 2020

Ducati Multistrada V4 S Sport 2021

BMW S 1000 XR 2020

Ducati Multistrada V4 S Sport 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	V
Bore	Bore	80 mm	Bore	83 mm
Stroke	Stroke	49.7 mm	Stroke	53.5 mm
Engine power	Engine power	165 HP	Engine power	170 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	11,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	10,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	114 Nm	Torque	125 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	9,250 rpm	Rpm at Torque	8,750 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.5	Compression Ratio	14
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	4	Cylinders	4
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	999 ccm	Displacement	1,158 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	45 mm	Diameter	50 mm
Travel	Travel	150 mm	Travel	170 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Travel	Travel	150 mm	Travel	180 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound
Material	Material	Aluminium	Material	Aluminium

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Twin Tube, Load-bearing engine	Frame type	Monocoque
Rake	Rake	65.1 degree	Rake	65.5 degree
Trail	Trail	116 mm	Trail	102.5 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	320 mm	Diameter	330 mm
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Technology	Technology	radial	Technology	radial, Monoblock

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	220 mm	Diameter	265 mm
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Double piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Suspension electronically adjustable, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Traction control	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Hill start assist, Suspension electronically adjustable, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Quickshifter, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	190 mm	Rear tyre width	170 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,552 mm	Wheelbase	1,567 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	840 mm	Seat Height	840 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	226 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	242 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	22 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Equipment

Equipment	Equipment	LED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, TFT display, Windscreen adjustable	Equipment	LED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, TFT display, Windscreen adjustable

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW S 1000 XR 2020

The BMW S 1000 XR offers a pleasant touring bike on the basis of a super sports bike. Sounds like a compromise - but rides like a spot-on development. The motorbike is practical and mature. Wind and weather protection are very good, the integration from the mobile phone is world class and the engine is simply always a joy to ride. The chassis adapts well to the load condition, but it never becomes sensitive and really comfortable. The seat comfort is good, but the knee angle becomes a bit acute on long tours. Nevertheless, this is a great motorbike for sporty riding, but also for long distances.

Great connection and integration from mobile phone to vehicle - including good navigation software

great revving four-cylinder engine with a wide usable rev band

pleasant engine tuning

riding modes change response behaviour in a practical way

well-balanced vehicle - even with pillion passenger - thanks to electronic chassis with automatic detection of load condition

good brakes

good wind and weather protection

windshield adjustable with one hand

good quickshifter

plenty of choice in

Knee angle on long tours a bit narrow for tall people

suspension damping not sensitive enough - no really comfortable setup possible