KTM 250 EXC TPI 2018 vs. BMW R 1200 GS 2011

KTM 250 EXC TPI 2018

BMW R 1200 GS 2011

Overview - KTM 250 EXC TPI 2018 vs BMW R 1200 GS 2011

KTM 250 EXC TPI 2018

BMW R 1200 GS 2011

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Technical Specifications KTM 250 EXC TPI 2018 compared to BMW R 1200 GS 2011

KTM 250 EXC TPI 2018

BMW R 1200 GS 2011

KTM 250 EXC TPI 2018

BMW R 1200 GS 2011

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	66.4 mm	Bore	101 mm
Stroke	Stroke	72 mm	Stroke	73 mm
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Toughened, Dry
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Prop shaft
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	1	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	2-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	Oil-air
Displacement	Displacement	249 ccm	Displacement	1,170 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Strut

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Single swing arm

Chassis

Frame type	Frame type	Central tube	Frame type	Load-bearing engine

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Double disk

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	80 mm	Front tyre width	110 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	100 %	Front tyre height	80 %
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	140 mm	Rear tyre width	110 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	80 %	Rear tyre height	80 %
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,482 mm	Wheelbase	1,507 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	960 mm	Seat Height	850 mm
Dry Weight	Dry Weight	103 kg	Dry Weight	203 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	9 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 250 EXC TPI 2018

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

BMW R 1200 GS 2011

Either it was a stroke of luck or the best developers were at work - handlebars, geometry, seat, knee angle, footrests - it just fits really well for the majority of Central Europeans. All in all, there is still no motorbike that can kill the GS.

Optimal wind protection

comfortable seat

good posture

positive ergonomics

weather robust

quiet chassis.

Seat a little too low.