BMW R 1250 GS 2022 vs. KTM 390 Adventure 2020

BMW R 1250 GS 2022

BMW R 1250 GS 2022

KTM 390 Adventure 2020

KTM 390 Adventure 2020

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Technical Specifications BMW R 1250 GS 2022 compared to KTM 390 Adventure 2020

BMW R 1250 GS 2022
KTM 390 Adventure 2020

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore102.5 mmBore89 mm
StrokeStroke76 mmStroke60 mm
Engine powerEngine power136 HPEngine power44 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,750 rpmRpm at Max. Power9,000 rpm
TorqueTorque143 NmTorque37 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,250 rpmRpm at Torque7,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12.5 Compression Ratio12.6
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeAntihoppingClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders1
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquid-airCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,254 ccmDisplacement373.2 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTeleleverFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
DiameterDiameter37 mmDiameter43 mm
TravelTravel190 mmTravel170 mm

Suspension Rear

TravelTravel200 mmTravel177 mm

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameChromium-molybdenum
Frame typeFrame typeLoad-bearing engineFrame typeTubular
RakeRake62.9 degreeRake63.5 degree

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeSingle disk
DiameterDiameter305 mmDiameter320 mm
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFloating caliper
TechnologyTechnologyradialTechnologyradial

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter276 mmDiameter230 mm
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonSingle piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFloating caliper

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Anti-slipping control, Hill start assist, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Traction controlAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Cornering ABS

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width100 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height90 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter19 inchFront tyre diameter19 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width170 mmRear tyre width130 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height80 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,525 mmWheelbase1,430 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height850 mmSeat Height855 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity20 lFuel Tank Capacity14.5 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA2

Equipment

EquipmentEquipmentCornering lights, LED-Headlights, Windscreen adjustableEquipmentLED-Headlights

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1250 GS 2022

BMW R 1250 GS 2022

The BMW R 1250 GS presents itself as a very complete motorbike even in 2022. Confident and well-balanced, it convinces on intensive rides. The motorbike scores points with its wonderful engine, great ergonomics and practical riding aids including great app integration. However, in direct comparison with other touring enduros in the top league, it is now showing its first weaknesses in terms of equipment and the components installed. However, the 136 hp from the boxer engine is convincing in every situation.

Extremely torquey boxer engine

Comfortable seating position, suitable for long distances

Great app integration

Sophisticated operating concept

Great ergonomics

Many customisation options

Great handling with strong confidence in the front

Easy driveability.

Shifting is awkward at low revs

seat too lax

brakes and suspension no longer on a par with the strong competition.

KTM 390 Adventure 2020

KTM 390 Adventure 2020

The KTM 390 Adventure: The all-rounder in this class and a real value-for-money winner. The high-quality electronics package, the aggressive riding position and the powerful single-cylinder make it a pure fun machine that takes inexperienced off-road riders firmly by the hand. No matter what surface you're riding on - the 390 Adventure is simply always fun! Whether you need more KTM Adventure is, of course, the next question... but we will clarify that in another test report.

powerful engine

optional quickshifter +

adjustable suspension

high-quality electronics package

real fun machine on any surface.

somewhat compact for tall pilots

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW R 1250 GS vs KTM 390 Adventure

Price BMW R 1250 GS

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