KTM 1190 RC8 R 2009 vs. BMW R 1150 GS Adventure 2005

KTM 1190 RC8 R 2009

KTM 1190 RC8 R 2009

BMW R 1150 GS Adventure 2005

BMW R 1150 GS Adventure 2005

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Overview - KTM 1190 RC8 R 2009 vs BMW R 1150 GS Adventure 2005

KTM 1190 RC8 R 2009

KTM 1190 RC8 R 2009

BMW R 1150 GS Adventure 2005

BMW R 1150 GS Adventure 2005

Technical Specifications KTM 1190 RC8 R 2009 compared to BMW R 1150 GS Adventure 2005

KTM 1190 RC8 R 2009
BMW R 1150 GS Adventure 2005

Engine and Drive Train

Engine powerEngine power165 HPEngine power85 HP
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingOil-air
DisplacementDisplacement1,195 ccmDisplacement1,130 ccm

Dimensions and Weights

WheelbaseWheelbase1,425 mmWheelbase1,501 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height805 mmSeat Height900 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity16.5 lFuel Tank Capacity22.1 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 1190 RC8 R 2009

KTM 1190 RC8 R 2009

Not only in the rain do you enjoy the virtues; the great seating position and the high riding comfort - apart from the vibrations. But here the new R became a little quieter, the engineers worked meticulously on the crankshaft and the RC8 R now tingles much less in the hands.

Optimal chassis

great braking

improved shiftability

positive ergonomics

powerful engine

direct and agile.

Brake dosing

poor splash protection on rear wheel

poor stability during setup.

BMW R 1150 GS Adventure 2005

BMW R 1150 GS Adventure 2005

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price KTM 1190 RC8 R vs BMW R 1150 GS Adventure

Price KTM 1190 RC8 R

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Price BMW R 1150 GS Adventure

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