BMW K1200S Vs Ducati Desmosedici RR

[white devil]

BMW K1200S
Motor: Liquid-cooled four-stroke transverse four.
Capacity: 1157cc.
Bore x stroke: 79 x 59mm.
Valvegear: DOHC with four overhead valves per cylinder.
Compression ratio: 13:1.
Power: 123kW at 10 250rpm.
Torque: 130Nm at 8250rpm.
Induction: Electronic injection, digital engine management with integrated knock control
Starting: Electric.
Clutch: Hydraulically actuated multi-plate wet clutch.
Transmission: Six speed, constant-mesh gearbox with shaft final drive.
Suspension: BMW Duolever with central shock-absorber at front, BMW Paralever with progressive damping single shock-absorber, remotely adjustable for preload and rebound damping at rear.
Brakes: Two 320mm discs with Brembo four-pot opposed-piston callipers and anti-lock up front, single 265mm disc with Brembo twin-piston floating calliper and anti-lock at rear.
Tyres: Front: 120/70-ZR17 tubeless. Rear: 190/50-ZR17 tubeless.
Wheelbase: 1571mm.
Seat height: 820/790mm.
Dry weight: 226.5kg.
Fuel capacity: 19 litres.
Price: ???
( 167 horsepower engine delivers performance of 0 to 60 mph in 2.8 seconds)
VS

Ducati Desmosedici RR specifications

June 6, 2002

Engine: Liquid-cooled four-stroke L-four.
Capacity: 989cc.
Valvegear: Quad-cam with four desmodromic overhead valves per cylinder.
Power: More than 150kW at 13 500rpm.
Induction: Magneti Marelli electronic fuel-injection with four 50mm throttle bodies.
Ignition: Magneti Marelli computer-controlled digital ignition with
electronic advance.
Starting: Electric.
Clutch: Hydraulically-actuated multiplate dry clutch.
Transmission: Six-speed constant-mesh cassette-type gearbox with final drive by chain.
Suspension: Öhlins FG353 43mm gas-charged inverted forks with TiN-coated sliders adjustable for preload, compression and rebound damping at front, Öhlins gas-charged monoshock adjustable for preload, low/high speed compression and rebound damping at rear.
Brakes: Dual 320mm discs with radial mount four-pot opposed piston Brembo callipers at front, 240mm disk with twin-piston Nissin floating calliper at rear.
Price: €55 000 (about R480 000).
205bhp... couldnt find 0 to 60

[white devil]

dont think their is no comparison between the BMW and ducati
http://images.google.com/imgres?imgu...lr%3D%26sa%3DN
But for some reason i would take the ducatti..its just tooo sexy

[2ndclasscitizen]

dont think their is no comparison between the BMW and ducati

Then why post it? A sporty BMW v basically a road going racing Superbike?

[white devil]

Then why post it? A sporty BMW v basically a road going racing Superbike?

both bikes have almost similar specs...

[2ndclasscitizen]

both bikes have almost similar specs...

Not really, the Duc is considerably more powerful and probably lighter, and is much more focused than the BMW

[white devil]

Not really, the Duc is considerably more powerful and probably lighter, and is much more focused than the BMW

yeah i guess ur right..but i wouldnt underestimate the bmw

[Yellowbird]

This is like comparing a BMW M5 and a Ultima GTR...

[2ndclasscitizen]

yeah i guess ur right..but i wouldnt underestimate the bmw

Oh, definately not, they're fast bikes, and damn good cruisers to boot, but the Desmo RR is an all-out racer

[Vindesh17]

This is like comparing a BMW M5 and a Ultima GTR...

definitely

[Mr.Tiv]

This is like comparing a BMW M5 and a Ultima GTR...

In that one is sort of practical and fun, and the other is hihgly impractical but a blast? If I can have only one I'm going with the bimmer, sometimes you have to compromise.

[KonaGreen]

I love Duc's. IF I had the balls and the money I'd ride one. They sound is like a piece of WWII machinery, it's sooooooooooooooo good, that deep thrumming sound of the sexiest twin ever. In fact, my opinion is that all of those damn choppers etc. should have Ducati motors. Cause they rule. They are teh ownz0rz. Hot damn...someone needs to make a DnB track with a Ducati motor.

[john14]

In my opinion, The BMW K1200S is an extremely beautiful bike with enough power so you would probably actually enjoy riding it.
IMO, The Ducati lacks the physical beauty and style which the BMW K1200S
has. The Ducati still looks like a great bike though.

[clutch-monkey]

I love Duc's. IF I had the balls and the money I'd ride one.

i got one for like $400, lol
has no brakes though.

[2ndclasscitizen]

has no brakes though.

Keeps you on toes, don't be such a whinger

[clutch-monkey]

it's got nothing on the mini, that thing has no brakes and no gearbox