BMW R 1200 GS 2010 vs. KTM 690 Duke R 2016

BMW R 1200 GS 2010

KTM 690 Duke R 2016

Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS 2010 compared to KTM 690 Duke R 2016

BMW R 1200 GS 2010

KTM 690 Duke R 2016

BMW R 1200 GS 2010

KTM 690 Duke R 2016

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	101 mm	Bore	102 mm
Stroke	Stroke	73 mm	Stroke	84.5 mm
Engine power	Engine power	110 HP	Engine power	75 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,750 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	120 Nm	Torque	70 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	5,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12	Compression Ratio	12.6
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Toughened, Dry	Clutch Type	Antihopping
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	1
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	Oil-air	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,170 ccm	Displacement	690 ccm

Suspension Front

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

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Single swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm

Chassis

Frame type	Frame type	Load-bearing engine	Frame type	Tubular

Brakes Front

Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Shock mount	Shock mount	Fixed caliper	Shock mount	Fixed caliper

Brakes Rear

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

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	110 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	80 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	110 mm	Rear tyre width	160 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	80 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,507 mm	Wheelbase	1,466 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	850 mm	Seat Height	865 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	14 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1200 GS 2010

A GS Adventure has practically everything you need for the big trip. But firstly, Touratech manufactures some parts for BMW anyway and secondly, it doesn't stop with the optional extras offered by the Bavarians.

Sporty look

well equipped

enough storage space

The technology of the conversion takes some getting used to

KTM 690 Duke R 2016

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW R 1200 GS vs KTM 690 Duke R

Price BMW R 1200 GS

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Price KTM 690 Duke R

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