BMW R 1200 GS 2009 vs. KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2015

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2015

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2015

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Overview - BMW R 1200 GS 2009 vs KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2015

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2015

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2015

Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS 2009 compared to KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2015

BMW R 1200 GS 2009
KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2015

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore101 mmBore108 mm
StrokeStroke73 mmStroke71 mm
Engine powerEngine power105 HPEngine power173 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power8,870 rpm
TorqueTorque115 NmTorque144 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque5,750 rpmRpm at Torque6,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12 Compression Ratio13.2
DisplacementDisplacement1,170 ccmDisplacement1,301 ccm

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter19 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,507 mmWheelbase1,482 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height850 mmSeat Height835 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity20 lFuel Tank Capacity18 l

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

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 1290 Super Duke R 2015

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2015

The KTM 1290 Super Duke R is undoubtedly a beast in terms of its data - 173 hp, 144 Newton metres of torque, 189 kilos dry weight are values with which you can make an impression on the quarter mile. It's almost a miracle that the Austrian is so easy to handle and agile despite its 1301 cubic capacity. On the country road it is therefore enormous fun, but on the race track you have to have a very precise riding style in order not to have to work a lot on the Super Duke R - but admittedly a very nice form of work! In addition, the expensive Special Edition can fully score visually with its many power parts and the beautiful paintwork

Superb engine

agile handling

comfortable seating position

bombastic braking system

classy look

somewhat nervous handling on the racetrack

high price

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW R 1200 GS vs KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Price BMW R 1200 GS

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