BMW R 1250 GS Adventure vs Ducati Multistrada 1260 Enduro

BMW R 1250 GS Adventure vs Ducati Multistrada 1260 Enduro side by side: power, weight, seat height, tank, range, A2 licence and prices. Model years: 2019-2024 and 2019-2021.

Key differences

SpecsBMW R 1250 GS AdventureDucati Multistrada 1260 Enduro
Years2019-20242019-2021
TypeAdventureAdventure
LicenceA onlyA only
Engine1254 cm³, 2 cyl.1262 cm³, 2 cyl.
Power100 kW / 136 hp116 kW / 158 hp
Weight268 kg (with fluids)254 kg (with fluids)
Seat height890 mm (low seat 870 mm)860 mm (low seat 850 mm)
ABSABSABS
Drive / gearboxshaft, manualchain, manual
Tank30 l30 l
Fuel use5.9 l/100 km6.8 l/100 km
Range on one tank440 km380 km
Used price (estimate)£13,600 - £17,500£13,200 - £14,700

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BMW R 1250 GS Adventure: Weak points

  • Expensive parts
  • Tall seat: 850 mm or more - see "Will your feet reach the ground?"
  • Heavy: 230 kg or more

Ducati Multistrada 1260 Enduro: Weak points

  • Expensive parts
  • Tall seat: 850 mm or more - see "Will your feet reach the ground?"
  • Heavy: 230 kg or more

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