BMW R 1200 RS 2018 vs. Ducati 1299 Panigale S 2015

BMW R 1200 RS 2018

Ducati 1299 Panigale S 2015

Overview - BMW R 1200 RS 2018 vs Ducati 1299 Panigale S 2015

BMW R 1200 RS 2018

Ducati 1299 Panigale S 2015

Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 RS 2018 compared to Ducati 1299 Panigale S 2015

BMW R 1200 RS 2018

Ducati 1299 Panigale S 2015

BMW R 1200 RS 2018

Ducati 1299 Panigale S 2015

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	101 mm	Bore	116 mm
Stroke	Stroke	73 mm	Stroke	60.8 mm
Engine power	Engine power	125 HP	Engine power	205 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,750 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	10,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	125 Nm	Torque	144.6 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	8,750 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.5	Compression Ratio	12.6
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Chain
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Displacement	Displacement	1,170 ccm	Displacement	1,285 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Paralever	Suspension	Single swing arm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Aluminium
Frame type	Frame type	Load-bearing engine	Frame type	Monocoque

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Technology	Technology	radial	Technology	radial, Monoblock

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

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	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	180 mm	Rear tyre width	200 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,203 mm	Length	2,060 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,530 mm	Wheelbase	1,437 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	820 mm	Seat Height	830 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	236 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	190.5 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	18 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1200 RS 2018

Wunderlich has optimised the already great R 1200 RS with pinpoint accuracy and turned it into a real dream machine. The straight handlebars fit the sports tourer really well. The bike's sporty look is justified. Anyone who tries this Wunderlich machine sets the bar incredibly high for their next motorbike. A real dream bike.

Precise and stable handling

comfortable seating position

great wind protection

with the Wunderlich conversion, a very sporty and sleek look overall.

Knee angle somewhat compact with long legs

Ducati 1299 Panigale S 2015

The Panigale 1299 S is a clear step forward from the old Panigale. Ducati fans who were not entirely satisfied with the previous model may now find their great love in the new machine. The many changes to the bike have made it stronger, faster and also a little more manoeuvrable. Fast and experienced riders who love 2-cylinders have no other choice anyway and will be happy. Traction control, engine electronics to control the engine brake and of course the electronic suspension from Öhlins are really good stuff. But even the new Panigale is not a motorbike with which not so nimble riders will find good times virtually on their own, like in the saddle of a BMW, for example. The Ducati has its own character, which not everyone likes, but which enchants Ducatisti to some extent.

Superb engine

great looks

great electronics package

fast lap times possible for Panigale connoisseurs and pros.

Very strenuous to drive

driving behaviour challenging for hobby pilots