KTM 690 Enduro R 2016 vs. BMW F 850 GS 2020

KTM 690 Enduro R 2016

BMW F 850 GS 2020

Overview - KTM 690 Enduro R 2016 vs BMW F 850 GS 2020

KTM 690 Enduro R 2016

BMW F 850 GS 2020

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Details

Technical Specifications KTM 690 Enduro R 2016 compared to BMW F 850 GS 2020

KTM 690 Enduro R 2016

BMW F 850 GS 2020

KTM 690 Enduro R 2016

BMW F 850 GS 2020

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	102 mm	Bore	84 mm
Stroke	Stroke	84.5 mm	Stroke	77 mm
Engine power	Engine power	67 HP	Engine power	95 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,250 rpm
Torque	Torque	68 Nm	Torque	92 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,250 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.5	Compression Ratio	12.7
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Antihopping	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Cylinders	Cylinders	1	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves	Valves	Rocker arm, OHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	690 ccm	Displacement	853 ccm

Suspension Front

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

Suspension Rear

Shock mount	Shock mount	Deflection	Shock mount	direct

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Tubular, Load-bearing engine

Brakes Front

Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper

Brakes Rear

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

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	90 mm	Front tyre width	90 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	90 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	21 inch	Front tyre diameter	21 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	140 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	80 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,504 mm	Wheelbase	1,593 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	910 mm	Seat Height	860 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	12 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	15 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 690 Enduro R 2016

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

BMW F 850 GS 2020

The BMW F 850 GS also scores points in 2022 with its pleasant ergonomics and accessible character. Operation is easy and you quickly feel comfortable on the motorbike. The longer the tour, the more you miss the finesse in the details. The damping of the fork is too lax and not adjustable. The engine gets a bit boring in the long run, and the gearstick and quickshifter are always stiff. In direct comparison with other touring enduros, it is always somewhat overshadowed by more exciting models.

Good wind and weather protection

well thought-out operating concept

practical equipment

very accessible operation and driveability in everyday use

good seat comfort

great connectivity solution

Vibrations in the upper rev range

boring engine

stiff quickshifter gearstick

front damping too lax

fork not adjustable

ponderous feel