BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2008 vs. KTM 1090 Adventure 2017

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2008

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2008

KTM 1090 Adventure 2017

KTM 1090 Adventure 2017

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Overview - BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2008 vs KTM 1090 Adventure 2017

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2008

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2008

KTM 1090 Adventure 2017

KTM 1090 Adventure 2017

Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2008 compared to KTM 1090 Adventure 2017

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2008
KTM 1090 Adventure 2017

Engine and Drive Train

Engine powerEngine power100 HPEngine power125 HP
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingOil-airCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,170 ccmDisplacement1,050 ccm

Dimensions and Weights

WheelbaseWheelbase1,511 mmWheelbase1,560 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height915 mmSeat Height850 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity33 lFuel Tank Capacity23 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2008

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2008

In the last 30 years of its development, the GS has learned everything you need to know to remain the best-selling motorbike over 500 cubic metres for years - worldwide!

easy to ride

33-litre tank

ergonomics

brakes

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KTM 1090 Adventure 2017

KTM 1090 Adventure 2017

The KTM 1090 Adventure is a huge step away from its predecessor, the 1050 Adventure, towards its bigger sisters. The electronics package with adjustable riding modes, traction control and ABS remains at the already high level, but the engine now has 125 hp, around a third (!) more than the 1050. Almost more importantly, it can now rev freely to over 10,000 rpm and thus offers a more usable rev band. You will hardly find a more balanced bike in the class of still reasonably priced large touring enduros.

Very powerful, cultivated engine with wide rev range

performance modes

ABS can be switched off

adjustable traction control

agile and safe handling

adjustable ergonomics

height-adjustable windshield

low weight

comparatively low price.

Optics seem outdated by the new 1290 Super Adventures

suspension fork not adjustable

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW R 1200 GS Adventure vs KTM 1090 Adventure

Price BMW R 1200 GS Adventure

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