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BMW R 1200 GS 2012 vs. KTM 990 Supermoto T 2013

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

KTM 990 Supermoto T 2013

KTM 990 Supermoto T 2013

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Overview - BMW R 1200 GS 2012 vs KTM 990 Supermoto T 2013

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

KTM 990 Supermoto T 2013

KTM 990 Supermoto T 2013

Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS 2012 compared to KTM 990 Supermoto T 2013

BMW R 1200 GS 2012
KTM 990 Supermoto T 2013
BMW R 1200 GS 2012
BMW R 1200 GS 2012
KTM 990 Supermoto T 2013
KTM 990 Supermoto T 2013

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore101 mmBore101 mm
StrokeStroke73 mmStroke62.4 mm
Engine powerEngine power110 HPEngine power116 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,750 rpmRpm at Max. Power9,000 rpm
TorqueTorque120 NmTorque97 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,000 rpmRpm at Torque7,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12 Compression Ratio11.5
Clutch TypeClutch TypeToughened, DryClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
DisplacementDisplacement1,170 ccmDisplacement999 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionStrutFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork

Chassis

Frame typeFrame typeLoad-bearing engineFrame typeTubular

Brakes Front

PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
Shock mountShock mountFixed caliperShock mountFixed caliper

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFloating caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width110 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height80 %Front tyre height70 %
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width110 mmRear tyre width180 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height80 %Rear tyre height55 %
WheelbaseWheelbase1,507 mmWheelbase1,505 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height850 mmSeat Height855 mm
Dry WeightDry Weight203 kgDry Weight197 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity20 lFuel Tank Capacity19 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

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.

KTM 990 Supermoto T 2013

KTM 990 Supermoto T 2013

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW R 1200 GS vs KTM 990 Supermoto T

Price BMW R 1200 GS

Model year
Current average market prices

Price KTM 990 Supermoto T

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Current average market prices

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