BMW R 1200 GS 2005 vs. KTM 1190 Adventure 2013

BMW R 1200 GS 2005

BMW R 1200 GS 2005

KTM 1190 Adventure 2013

KTM 1190 Adventure 2013

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Overview - BMW R 1200 GS 2005 vs KTM 1190 Adventure 2013

BMW R 1200 GS 2005

BMW R 1200 GS 2005

KTM 1190 Adventure 2013

KTM 1190 Adventure 2013

Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS 2005 compared to KTM 1190 Adventure 2013

BMW R 1200 GS 2005
KTM 1190 Adventure 2013

Engine and Drive Train

Engine powerEngine power98 HPEngine power150 HP
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
DisplacementDisplacement1,170 ccmDisplacement1,195 ccm

Dimensions and Weights

WheelbaseWheelbase1,519 mmWheelbase1,560 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height840 mmSeat Height860 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity20 lFuel Tank Capacity23 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1200 GS 2005

BMW R 1200 GS 2005

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 1190 Adventure 2013

KTM 1190 Adventure 2013

No KTM Adventure should cross the counter without MSC. The ABS / MSC has not a single disadvantage to offer in practice.

ABS / MSC control very fine

top chassis

lively engine

Consumption

windbreak

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW R 1200 GS vs KTM 1190 Adventure

Price BMW R 1200 GS

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Price KTM 1190 Adventure

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