BMW R 1200 GS 2009 vs. KTM Freeride 250 F 2020

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

KTM Freeride 250 F 2020

KTM Freeride 250 F 2020

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Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS 2009 compared to KTM Freeride 250 F 2020

BMW R 1200 GS 2009
KTM Freeride 250 F 2020
BMW R 1200 GS 2009
BMW R 1200 GS 2009
KTM Freeride 250 F 2020
KTM Freeride 250 F 2020

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore101 mmBore78 mm
StrokeStroke73 mmStroke52.3 mm
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders1
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingOil-airCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,170 ccmDisplacement249.91 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionStrutFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSingle swing armSuspensionSwing arm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeSingle disk

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter19 inchFront tyre diameter21 inch
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter18 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,507 mmWheelbase1,418 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height850 mmSeat Height915 mm
Kerb WeightKerb Weight229 kgKerb Weight98.5 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity20 lFuel Tank Capacity5.5 l

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

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.

KTM Freeride 250 F 2020

KTM Freeride 250 F 2020

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW R 1200 GS vs KTM Freeride 250 F

Price BMW R 1200 GS

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Price KTM Freeride 250 F

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