BMW F 850 GS 2021 vs. KTM 1190 Adventure R 2015

BMW F 850 GS 2021

BMW F 850 GS 2021

KTM 1190 Adventure R 2015

KTM 1190 Adventure R 2015

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Technical Specifications BMW F 850 GS 2021 compared to KTM 1190 Adventure R 2015

BMW F 850 GS 2021
KTM 1190 Adventure R 2015
BMW F 850 GS 2021
BMW F 850 GS 2021
KTM 1190 Adventure R 2015
KTM 1190 Adventure R 2015

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore84 mmBore105 mm
StrokeStroke77 mmStroke69 mm
Engine powerEngine power95 HPEngine power150 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,250 rpmRpm at Max. Power9,500 rpm
TorqueTorque92 NmTorque125 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,250 rpmRpm at Torque7,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12.7 Compression Ratio12.5
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
DisplacementDisplacement853 ccmDisplacement1,195 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameChromium-molybdenum
Frame typeFrame typeTubular, Load-bearing engineFrame typeTubular

Brakes Front

PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonFour pistons
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFixed caliper

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonDouble piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFixed caliper

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABSAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsRide by Wire

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width90 mmFront tyre width90 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height90 %Front tyre height90 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter21 inchFront tyre diameter21 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width150 mmRear tyre width150 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height70 %Rear tyre height70 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter18 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,593 mmWheelbase1,580 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height860 mmSeat Height890 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity15 lFuel Tank Capacity23 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW F 850 GS 2021

BMW F 850 GS 2021

The BMW F 850 GS also scores points in 2022 with its pleasant ergonomics and accessible character. Operation is easy and you quickly feel comfortable on the motorbike. The longer the tour, the more you miss the finesse in the details. The damping of the fork is too lax and not adjustable. The engine gets a bit boring in the long run, and the gearstick and quickshifter are always stiff. In direct comparison with other touring enduros, it is always somewhat overshadowed by more exciting models.

Good wind and weather protection

well thought-out operating concept

practical equipment

very accessible operation and driveability in everyday use

good seat comfort

great connectivity solution

Vibrations in the upper rev range

boring engine

stiff quickshifter gearstick

front damping too lax

fork not adjustable

ponderous feel

front brake could do with more bite.

KTM 1190 Adventure R 2015

KTM 1190 Adventure R 2015

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW F 850 GS vs KTM 1190 Adventure R

Price BMW F 850 GS

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Current average market prices

Price KTM 1190 Adventure R

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