BMW R 1300 GS vs Ducati Multistrada V4

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 2 Oct 2026.

BMW Motorrad

R 1300 GS

From ₹24 Lakh

R 1300 GS version

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Ducati

Multistrada V4

From ₹25.06 Lakh

Multistrada V4 version

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BMW R 1300 GSRacing Red · ₹24 Lakh

Only differences

Ducati Multistrada V4Multistrada V4 · ₹25.06 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price R 1300 GS: ₹24 Lakh (ahead) Multistrada V4: ₹25.06 Lakh R 1300 GS ₹1.06 lakh cheaper

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

Mileage R 1300 GS: 20.83 kmpl Multistrada V4: Not published Claimed

Power R 1300 GS: 145 PS Multistrada V4: 167.62 bhp (ahead) Torque 149 vs 124 Nm

Weight R 1300 GS: 237 kg Multistrada V4: 240 kg Seat height 850 vs 840 mm

Versions R 1300 GS: 5 (ahead) Multistrada V4: 3 Only R 1300 GS: petrol, automatic

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

Pick the Multistrada V4 for more power.

Spec by spec

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Price

Ex-showroom

₹24 Lakh

₹25.06 Lakh

On-road in

₹26.48 Lakh

₹27.64 Lakh

EMI, 5 years, 20% down

₹44,489 a month

₹46,442 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain

Petrol, manual

Power

145 PS

167.62 bhp

Torque

149 Nm

124 Nm

Gearbox

Manual

Mileage

20.83 kmpl

Not published

Engine & Transmission

Displacement (cc)

1,300 cc

1,158 cc

Engine Type

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

V4 Granturismo, 4-Cylinder, 4 Valves per Cylinder, Counter-Rotating Crankshaft, Liquid-Cooled

Bore x Stroke

106.5 mm x 73.0 mm

83 mm x 53.5 mm

Compression Ratio

13.3:1

14.0:1

Cooling

Air / Liquid Cooled

Liquid Cooled

Gearbox

6 Speed Manual (Gearbox placed beneath engine; optional ASA Automated Shift Assistant)

6-Speed Manual

Clutch

Wet multiplate clutch with anti-hopping slipper mechanism

Multiplate wet clutch with hydraulic control, self-servo action on drive, slipper clutch function

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, 320 mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo 4-piston calipers, 330 mm discs with Brembo Stylema on V4 S

Rear Brake Type & Diameter

Single Disc, 285 mm, 2-piston floating caliper

Single Disc, 265 mm, Brembo 2-piston floating caliper, 280 mm on latest generation

ABS/CBS Type

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

Bosch Cornering ABS, Dual Channel

Wheel Type

Cast Aluminium / Cross-Spoke / Forged Enduro Wheels

Alloy Wheels, spoke wheels optional on V4 S

Front Tyre Size

120/70-R19 Tubeless

120/70 ZR19 (Pirelli Scorpion Trail II)

Rear Tyre Size

170/60-R17 Tubeless

170/60 ZR17 (Pirelli Scorpion Trail II)

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension

BMW Motorrad EVO Telelever (Central shock with Dynamic Suspension Adjustment DSA, 190 mm travel)

50 mm fully adjustable USD fork, Ducati Skyhook Suspension EVO semi-active electronic on V4 S

Rear Suspension

BMW Motorrad EVO Paralever (Cast aluminium single-sided swingarm with DSA, 200 mm travel)

Fully adjustable monoshock, aluminium double-sided swingarm, Ducati Skyhook Suspension EVO electronic on V4 S

Frame Type

Steel sheet metal main frame with die-cast aluminium rear subframe

Aluminum Monocoque Frame

Wheelbase (mm)

1518 mm

1,567 mm

Ground Clearance (mm)

210 mm

218-220 mm

Dimensions

Length (mm)

2212 mm

2,301 mm

Width (mm)

1000 mm

1,020 mm

Height (mm)

1406 mm

1,520 mm

Seat Height (mm)

850 mm (Adjustable 800 mm to 890 mm with low/high seats & adaptive vehicle height control)

840 mm, adjustable to 860 mm, low seat 810 mm

Kerb Weight (kg)

237 kg (12 kg lighter than R 1250 GS)

240 kg standard / 243 kg V4 S

Fuel Tank Capacity (L)

19.0 L (Sheet steel tank, Reserve: 4.0 L)

22 litres, 4 litres reserve

Instrument Cluster

Display Type

6.5-inch Full-Colour TFT Display with BMW Connectivity

5-inch TFT Display, 6.5-inch High-Resolution TFT Color Display on V4 S

Bluetooth Connectivity

Yes (Bluetooth smartphone integration with phone storage compartment)

Bluetooth / Ducati Connect with full smartphone mirroring

Navigation

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

Integrated full-map navigation

USB Charging

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

Phone storage compartment with USB port

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes

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

Sport, Touring, Urban, Enduro

Traction Control

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

Ducati Traction Control (DTC)

Quickshifter

Optional (Shift Assistant Pro / Automated Shift Assistant ASA)

Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) Up/Down EVO, standard on V4 S

Cruise Control

Yes (Dynamic Cruise Control DCC; optional radar-based Active Cruise Control ACC)

Radar-guided Adaptive Cruise Control and Blind Spot Detection

Additional Electronic Aids

Not listed

Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC), Vehicle Hold Control (VHC), cornering lights

Lights

Headlight

Matrix Full LED Headlamp with iconic X-shaped signature DRL

Dual LED headlamp with DRL and Ducati Cornering Lights

Taillight

Full LED integrated into rear indicators

Full LED with Ducati Brake Light system

Turn Indicators

Full LED (Integrated into handguards at front)

LED, auto-off function

Seat & Storage

Seat Type

Two-piece adjustable rider and pillion seat (Heated seats optional)

Two-piece height-adjustable stepped seat

Under-Seat Storage

Minimal tool kit only

Phone cubby with USB charging, optional panniers/top case mounts

Choice

Versions

5 versions

3 versions

Price range

₹24 Lakh – ₹28.6 Lakh

₹25.06 Lakh – ₹36.9 Lakh

Colours

1 colour

3 colours

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₹24 Lakh Multistrada V4₹25.06 Lakh Multistrada V4 ₹1.06 lakh more

Only the R 1300 GS sells a petrol, automatic version: 2 versions, from ₹26.5 Lakh.

On-road price in six cities

R 1300 GS Racing Red against Multistrada V4 Multistrada V4

City	R 1300 GS	Multistrada V4	Gap
Mumbai	₹27.44 Lakh	₹28.64 Lakh	R 1300 GS ₹1.20 lakh less
Pune	₹27.44 Lakh	₹28.64 Lakh	R 1300 GS ₹1.20 lakh less
New Delhi	₹26.48 Lakh	₹27.64 Lakh	R 1300 GS ₹1.16 lakh less
Bengaluru	₹28.88 Lakh	₹30.15 Lakh	R 1300 GS ₹1.27 lakh less
Chennai	₹27.44 Lakh	₹28.64 Lakh	R 1300 GS ₹1.20 lakh less
Hyderabad	₹28.88 Lakh	₹30.15 Lakh	R 1300 GS ₹1.27 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 or the Multistrada V4?

The R 1300 GS, by ₹1.06 lakh on the versions compared here: R 1300 GS Racing Red at ₹24 Lakh against Multistrada V4 Multistrada V4 at ₹25.06 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹26.48 Lakh against ₹27.64 Lakh.

Which is more powerful?

The R 1300 GS Racing Red makes 145 PS and 149 Nm and the Multistrada V4 Multistrada V4 makes 167.62 bhp and 124 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹44,489 a month for the R 1300 GS and ₹46,442 for the Multistrada V4, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.