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KTM 990 Adventure R 2011 vs. BMW R 1200 GS 2012

KTM 990 Adventure R 2011

KTM 990 Adventure R 2011

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

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Technical Specifications KTM 990 Adventure R 2011 compared to BMW R 1200 GS 2012

KTM 990 Adventure R 2011
BMW R 1200 GS 2012
KTM 990 Adventure R 2011
KTM 990 Adventure R 2011
BMW R 1200 GS 2012
BMW R 1200 GS 2012

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore101 mmBore101 mm
StrokeStroke62.4 mmStroke73 mm
Engine powerEngine power115 HPEngine power110 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,750 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,750 rpm
TorqueTorque100 NmTorque120 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,750 rpmRpm at Torque6,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.5 Compression Ratio12
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeToughened, Dry
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionProp shaft
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingOil-air
DisplacementDisplacement999 ccmDisplacement1,170 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionStrut

Chassis

Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typeLoad-bearing engine

Brakes Front

PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonFour pistons
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFixed caliper

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFloating caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width90 mmFront tyre width110 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height90 %Front tyre height80 %
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width150 mmRear tyre width110 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height70 %Rear tyre height80 %
WheelbaseWheelbase1,570 mmWheelbase1,507 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height915 mmSeat Height850 mm
Dry WeightDry Weight207 kgDry Weight203 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity19.5 lFuel Tank Capacity20 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 990 Adventure R 2011

KTM 990 Adventure R 2011

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

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.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price KTM 990 Adventure R vs BMW R 1200 GS

Price KTM 990 Adventure R

Model year
Current average market prices

Price BMW R 1200 GS

Model year
Current average market prices

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