BMW R 1300 GS Adventure vs Ducati Multistrada V4 RS

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 7 Oct 2026.

BMW Motorrad

R 1300 GS Adventure

From ₹26.5 Lakh

R 1300 GS Adventure version

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Ducati

Multistrada V4 RS

From ₹43.47 Lakh

Multistrada V4 RS version

Full Multistrada V4 RS page Change

BMW R 1300 GS AdventureRacing Red (Standard) · ₹26.5 Lakh

Only differences

Ducati Multistrada V4 RSMultistrada V4 RS · ₹43.47 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price R 1300 GS Adventure: ₹26.5 Lakh (ahead) Multistrada V4 RS: ₹43.47 Lakh R 1300 GS Adventure ₹16.97 lakh cheaper

Braking R 1300 GS Adventure: Cornering ABS Multistrada V4 RS: Cornering ABS

Mileage R 1300 GS Adventure: ~21 kmpl Multistrada V4 RS: Not published Claimed

Power R 1300 GS Adventure: 145 PS Multistrada V4 RS: 180 hp (ahead) Torque 149 vs 118 Nm

Weight R 1300 GS Adventure: 269 kg Multistrada V4 RS: 260 kg Seat height 870 vs 860 mm

Versions R 1300 GS Adventure: 5 (ahead) Multistrada V4 RS: 1 Only R 1300 GS Adventure: petrol, automatic

Pick the R 1300 GS Adventure for the lower price and more versions.

Pick the Multistrada V4 RS for more power.

Spec by spec

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Price

Ex-showroom

₹26.5 Lakh

₹43.47 Lakh

On-road in

₹29.22 Lakh

₹47.83 Lakh

EMI, 5 years, 20% down

₹49,097 a month

₹80,369 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain

Petrol, manual

Power

145 PS

180 hp

Torque

149 Nm

118 Nm

Gearbox

Manual

Mileage

~21 kmpl

Not published

Engine & Transmission

Displacement

1,300 cc

1,103 cc

Engine Type

Air / Liquid-Cooled, 4-Stroke Boxer Twin, DOHC with BMW ShiftCam variable intake timing

Desmosedici Stradale 90-Degree V4, Desmodromic Timing, 4 Valves per Cylinder, Liquid-Cooled, Dry Sump

Bore x Stroke

106.5 mm x 73.0 mm

81 mm x 53.5 mm

Compression Ratio

13.3:1

14.0:1

Cooling

Air / Liquid Cooled

Liquid Cooled

Gearbox

6 Speed Manual (optional ASA Automated Shift Assistant clutchless transmission)

6-Speed Manual

Clutch

Wet multiplate clutch with anti-hopping slipper mechanism

STM EVO-SBK 9-disc dry clutch with slipper action

Drive Type

Cardan Shaft Drive with larger universal joints

Chain Drive

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter

Dual Disc, 310 mm semi-floating discs, radial 4-piston fixed calipers

Dual Disc, 330 mm semi-floating discs, Brembo Stylema Monobloc 4-piston radial calipers, PR16/19 radial master cylinder

Rear Brake Type & Diameter

Single Disc, 285 mm, 2-piston floating caliper

Single Disc, 265 mm, Brembo 2-piston floating caliper

ABS/CBS Type

BMW Motorrad Full Integral ABS Pro (Cornering ABS with off-road setting)

Bosch Cornering ABS EVO

Wheel Type

Cross-Spoke Tubeless Wheels (Black or Gold aluminium rims)

Marchesini 17-inch forged aluminium wheels

Front Tyre Size

120/70-R19 Tubeless

120/70 ZR17 (Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV Corsa)

Rear Tyre Size

170/60-R17 Tubeless

190/55 ZR17 (Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV Corsa)

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension

BMW Motorrad EVO Telelever with electronic DSA, 210 mm travel

Fully adjustable 48 mm Ohlins Smart EC 2.0 electronic USD fork with TiN treatment

Rear Suspension

BMW Motorrad EVO Paralever with electronic DSA, 220 mm travel

Fully adjustable Ohlins TTX36 electronic shock absorber with Smart EC 2.0, aluminium single-sided swingarm

Frame Type

Steel sheet metal main frame with die-cast aluminium rear subframe and tank protection bars

Aluminum Monocoque Frame with titanium subframe and carbon fiber body panels

Wheelbase

1534 mm

1,592 mm

Ground Clearance

240 mm

218 mm

Dimensions

Length

2280 mm

2,301 mm

Width

1012 mm

1,020 mm

Height

1588 mm

1,520 mm

Seat Height

870 mm (Adjustable 820 mm to 890 mm with adaptive vehicle height control)

860 mm, adjustable between 840-860 mm

Kerb Weight

269 kg

260 kg (211 kg dry weight)

Fuel Tank Capacity

30.0 L (Sheet aluminium fuel tank with luggage fastening eyelets, Reserve: 4.0 L)

22 litres, 3.3 litres reserve

Instrument Cluster

Display Type

6.5-inch Full-Colour TFT Display with BMW Connectivity

6.5-inch TFT Color Display with dedicated RS graphics and Track Info layout

Bluetooth Connectivity

Yes (Bluetooth smartphone integration with phone storage compartment)

Ducati Connect with Bluetooth and smartphone mirroring

Navigation

Yes (Turn-by-Turn navigation via BMW Motorrad Connected app)

Full map navigation via Ducati Connect app

USB Charging

Yes (USB-C in smartphone compartment & 12V socket)

Waterproof phone compartment with USB charging port

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes

4 Modes Standard (Eco, Rain, Road, Enduro) + Riding Modes Pro (Dynamic, Dynamic Pro, Enduro Pro)

Race, Sport, Touring, Urban

Traction Control

Yes (Dynamic Traction Control DTC, MSR, Dynamic Brake Control DBC, Hill Start Control HSC)

Ducati Traction Control (DTC) EVO

Quickshifter

Optional (Shift Assistant Pro / Automated Shift Assistant ASA)

Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) Up/Down

Cruise Control

Yes (Standard radar-based Riding Assistant with ACC, FCW, and SWW on Adventure trims)

Front and rear radar system, Adaptive Cruise Control and Blind Spot Detection

Additional Electronic Aids

Not listed

Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC), Vehicle Hold Control (VHC), Engine Brake Control (EBC)

Lights

Headlight

Matrix Full LED Headlamp with X-design and standard Auxiliary LED Fog Lights

Dual Full-LED with DRL and Ducati Cornering Lights

Taillight

Full LED integrated into rear indicators

Full LED

Turn Indicators

Full LED (Integrated into handguards at front)

Dynamic LED

Seat & Storage

Seat Type

Two-piece heavy-duty comfort touring seat (Heated seats optional)

Dedicated RS microfiber racing dual seat with red stitching

Under-Seat Storage

Minimal tool kit only

Dedicated compartment for mobile device with charging port

Choice

Versions

5 versions

1 version

Price range

₹26.5 Lakh – ₹30.05 Lakh

₹43.47 Lakh

Colours

4 colours

1 colour

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Petrol, manual

Racing Red (Standard)₹26.5 Lakh Multistrada V4 RS₹43.47 Lakh Multistrada V4 RS ₹16.97 lakh more

Only the R 1300 GS Adventure sells a petrol, automatic version: 2 versions, from ₹28.7 Lakh.

On-road price by city

R 1300 GS Adventure Racing Red (Standard) against Multistrada V4 RS Multistrada V4 RS

City	R 1300 GS Adventure	Multistrada V4 RS	Gap
Mumbai	₹30.28 Lakh	₹49.57 Lakh	R 1300 GS Adventure ₹19.29 lakh less
Pune	₹30.28 Lakh	₹49.57 Lakh	R 1300 GS Adventure ₹19.29 lakh less
New Delhi	₹29.22 Lakh	₹47.83 Lakh	R 1300 GS Adventure ₹18.61 lakh less
Bengaluru	₹31.87 Lakh	₹52.18 Lakh	R 1300 GS Adventure ₹20.31 lakh less
Chennai	₹30.28 Lakh	₹49.57 Lakh	R 1300 GS Adventure ₹19.29 lakh less
Hyderabad	₹31.87 Lakh	₹52.18 Lakh	R 1300 GS Adventure ₹20.31 lakh less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the R 1300 GS Adventure or the Multistrada V4 RS?

The R 1300 GS Adventure, by ₹16.97 lakh on the versions compared here: R 1300 GS Adventure Racing Red (Standard) at ₹26.5 Lakh against Multistrada V4 RS Multistrada V4 RS at ₹43.47 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹29.22 Lakh against ₹47.83 Lakh.

Which is more powerful?

The R 1300 GS Adventure Racing Red (Standard) makes 145 PS and 149 Nm and the Multistrada V4 RS Multistrada V4 RS makes 180 hp and 118 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹49,097 a month for the R 1300 GS Adventure and ₹80,369 for the Multistrada V4 RS, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.