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Ducati Monster 1200 S 2015 vs. BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Ducati Monster 1200 S 2015

Ducati Monster 1200 S 2015

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

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Overview - Ducati Monster 1200 S 2015 vs BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Ducati Monster 1200 S 2015

Ducati Monster 1200 S 2015

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Technical Specifications Ducati Monster 1200 S 2015 compared to BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Ducati Monster 1200 S 2015
BMW R 1200 GS 2009
Ducati Monster 1200 S 2015
Ducati Monster 1200 S 2015
BMW R 1200 GS 2009
BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore98 mmBore101 mm
StrokeStroke71.5 mmStroke73 mm
Engine powerEngine power145 HPEngine power105 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,750 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpm
TorqueTorque125 NmTorque115 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,250 rpmRpm at Torque5,750 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12.5 Compression Ratio12
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionProp shaft
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
DisplacementDisplacement1,198 ccmDisplacement1,170 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionStrut

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSingle swing armSuspensionSingle swing arm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston
Shock mountShock mountFixed caliperShock mountFloating caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter19 inch
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,156 mmLength2,210 mm
HeightHeight1,117 mmHeight1,450 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,511 mmWheelbase1,507 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height785 mmSeat Height850 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity17.5 lFuel Tank Capacity20 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Ducati Monster 1200 S 2015

Ducati Monster 1200 S 2015

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Either it was a stroke of luck or the best developers were at work - handlebars, geometry, seat, knee angle, footrests - it just fits really well for the majority of Central Europeans. All in all, there is still no motorbike that can kill the GS.

Optimal wind protection

comfortable seat

good posture

positive ergonomics

weather robust

quiet chassis.

Seat a little too low.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Ducati Monster 1200 S vs BMW R 1200 GS

Price Ducati Monster 1200 S

Model year
Current average market prices

Price BMW R 1200 GS

Model year
Current average market prices

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