KTM 390 Adventure 2020 vs. BMW R 1200 GS 2009

KTM 390 Adventure 2020

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Technical Specifications KTM 390 Adventure 2020 compared to BMW R 1200 GS 2009

KTM 390 Adventure 2020

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

KTM 390 Adventure 2020

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	89 mm	Bore	101 mm
Stroke	Stroke	60 mm	Stroke	73 mm
Engine power	Engine power	44 HP	Engine power	105 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	37 Nm	Torque	115 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	5,750 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.6	Compression Ratio	12
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Prop shaft
Cylinders	Cylinders	1	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	Oil-air
Displacement	Displacement	373.2 ccm	Displacement	1,170 ccm

Suspension Front

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

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Fixed caliper

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Double piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,430 mm	Wheelbase	1,507 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	855 mm	Seat Height	850 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	14.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A2	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 390 Adventure 2020

The KTM 390 Adventure: The all-rounder in this class and a real value-for-money winner. The high-quality electronics package, the aggressive riding position and the powerful single-cylinder make it a pure fun machine that takes inexperienced off-road riders firmly by the hand. No matter what surface you're riding on - the 390 Adventure is simply always fun! Whether you need more KTM Adventure is, of course, the next question... but we will clarify that in another test report.

powerful engine

optional quickshifter +

adjustable suspension

high-quality electronics package

real fun machine on any surface.

somewhat compact for tall pilots

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

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.