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BMW F650GS Dakar vs Ducati Multistrada V4 Rally ergonomics

BMW F650GS Dakar and Ducati Multistrada V4 Rally land within a few ergonomic points for the default rider, so the better choice comes down to posture preference and bike category.

Fit verdict

BMW F650GS Dakar

95Comfortable

All contacts reached

Ducati Multistrada V4 Rally

95Comfortable

All contacts reached

The two bikes are close enough that posture preference matters more than the overall score.

Geometry snapshot

Geometry comparison for BMW F650GS Dakar and Ducati Multistrada V4 Rally
SpecBMW F650GS DakarDucati Multistrada V4 Rally
Seat height870 mm870 mm
Wheelbase1,489 mm1,572 mm
Wet weight192 kg260 kg
Displacement652 cc1,158 cc

Posture metrics

Knee angle

BMW F650GS Dakar
Sport (65.5 deg)
Ducati Multistrada V4 Rally
Sport (65.7 deg)

Hip angle

BMW F650GS Dakar
Neutral (101.1 deg)
Ducati Multistrada V4 Rally
Neutral (99.3 deg)

Elbow angle

BMW F650GS Dakar
Relaxed (143.3 deg)
Ducati Multistrada V4 Rally
Relaxed (143.3 deg)

Torso lean

BMW F650GS Dakar
Neutral (9.7 deg)
Ducati Multistrada V4 Rally
Neutral (10.9 deg)