I have to agree here. I'm a Ducati guy but I also have to be realistic. The BMW has a weight advantage and a dyno measured 26hp power advantage (193hp vs 167hp against the RS).Moreover, I'm 100% sure the M engine with its Shift Cam technology is a match for the RS with yet to be published torque numbers. Vegas odds on this bet would favors the Beemer. If we favor the Multi RS, it would have to be about other features. Notwithstanding the full exhaust on the RS vs stock on the XR, it's no contest.
Also the RS and its stable mates are , let’s say , lacking in aerodynamic prowess , more like a barn door at + 140 lol . The Bm will be a knife thro butter , but not a real world bike , a great cafe celebrity with its added bling , but a real world motorcycle, I feel not . This is the one time I would choose the RS as it’s a better option , more rideable , more options and above all , not an all out nut case .I enjoyed the test ride but bugger it’s fast ,my BM dealer was trying to get me to buy one as my 1300 was getting worn out at 3000 miles lol . Glad I bought the Multi shorty after . Win win
The XR would surely be the same sail in the wind as the multi. It just had more power and less weight to shove along.
I’d suspect on the road that would be the case. There’s only so fast you can go and then it becomes about ride, and Ducati have that nailed (suspension anyway)
Surely all that matters is how any bike makes YOU feel? If anyone buys one just to impress their mates then they are f***ing stupid.
For the various clothing choices. Harley Davidson is a clothing company that happens to sell a few motorcycles.
Hi Guys, More of the same with the addition of the BMW M1000XR because enquiring minds want to know. In all fairness to BHP UK for producing these charts, their mapping are much more relevant at partial throttle openings for all four bikes presented.
If I had bought a bike to impress and willy wave we wouldn't be sat in the Multistrada group chatting
The plot thickens... Getting the chance to ride my old 1260PP now and again proves that the V4 isn't much (if any) quicker in the real world. Both engines are great and the main reason for changing was it's as good as a rest, right? I think most people would be happy with the above three regardless of choice, they're all great engines. V4 PP owners will be slightly happier though...
Thats me!! I turned down the RS and have an order in for the new PP in March. More than happy with the engine on it and I will go for the full system on this one (Which I didn't previously).
Yes I think all engines are great with their own individual characteristics. IMHO the top characteristics of each engine could be summarizes as follows: V2 1260 Testastretta: Mid-Range Torque & Horsepower V4PP Gran Turismo: Longer Service Intervals, Top-End Horsepower V4RS Stradale: Desmodromic Valves, Higher Top-End Horsepower MXR: Shift-Cam Technology, Extreme Top-End Horsepower Then, there weight and handling: Consequently, which bike is best is contingent on where and how you ride. Here's where I think the bikes shine. YMMV. V2 1260PP: Twisty Mountain Roads V4 PP & V4 RS: Broad and Fast Sweeping Curved Roads M1kXR: Tight Twisty Roads At the end of the day, you're going to pick the bike you like and use it wherever. It's all about whatever makes you smile.
Good post but disagree with the V4 multi being a long sweeping roads and touring , I ride mine like a super moto , and it’s brilliant at it and out runs lighter bikes .Photos show the aftermath of a very twisty section ..you can chuck it about all day long with ease and that’s on dual purpose tyres
