BMW
BMW R 1300 GS
$20395
Released 2026
Best Motorcycles · head-to-head
BMW R 1300 GS vs Ducati Monster
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Ducati Monster is cheaper at $12995. Every spec and price links to its source.
Ducati
Ducati Monster
$12995Cheaper
Released 2021
Which is better: the BMW R 1300 GS or Ducati Monster?
The Ducati Monster wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Ducati Monster is the cheaper at $12995. The Ducati Monster both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | BMW R 1300 GS | Ducati Monster |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $20395 | $12995 |
| Brand | BMW | Ducati |
| Released | 2026 | 2021 |
| Motorcycle type | adventure | naked |
| Engine displacement cc | 1300 | 937 |
| Engine configuration | boxer-twin | v-twin |
| Horsepower hp | 145 | 111 |
| Torque lb (ft) | 110 | 69 |
| Seat height (in) | 33.4 | 32.3 |
| Wet weight (lb) | 523 | 414 |
| Fuel capacity gal | 5 | 3.7 |
| Transmission speeds | 6 | 6 |
| Final drive | shaft | chain |
| Cooling type | — | liquid |
| Abs equipped | Yes | Yes |
Sources — BMW R 1300 GS: bmwmotorcycles.com (verified 2026-07-11). Ducati Monster: ducati.com (verified 2026-07-11).
What's the difference between the BMW R 1300 GS and Ducati Monster?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (9 of 12). Matching specs are omitted.
- Motorcycle type: BMW R 1300 GS adventure vs Ducati Monster naked
- Engine displacement cc: BMW R 1300 GS 1300 vs Ducati Monster 937
- Engine configuration: BMW R 1300 GS boxer-twin vs Ducati Monster v-twin
- Horsepower hp: BMW R 1300 GS 145 vs Ducati Monster 111
- Torque lb (ft): BMW R 1300 GS 110 vs Ducati Monster 69
- Seat height (in): BMW R 1300 GS 33.4 vs Ducati Monster 32.3
- Wet weight (lb): BMW R 1300 GS 523 vs Ducati Monster 414
- Fuel capacity gal: BMW R 1300 GS 5 vs Ducati Monster 3.7
- Final drive: BMW R 1300 GS shaft vs Ducati Monster chain