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KTM 990 Adventure 2009 vs. BMW R 1200 GS 2009

KTM 990 Adventure 2009

KTM 990 Adventure 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

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Overview - KTM 990 Adventure 2009 vs BMW R 1200 GS 2009

KTM 990 Adventure 2009

KTM 990 Adventure 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Technical Specifications KTM 990 Adventure 2009 compared to BMW R 1200 GS 2009

KTM 990 Adventure 2009
BMW R 1200 GS 2009
KTM 990 Adventure 2009
KTM 990 Adventure 2009
BMW R 1200 GS 2009
BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore101 mmBore101 mm
StrokeStroke62.4 mmStroke73 mm
Engine powerEngine power106 HPEngine power105 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,250 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.5 Compression Ratio12
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
DisplacementDisplacement999 ccmDisplacement1,170 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionStrut

Brakes Front

PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonFour pistons
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFixed caliper

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFloating caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter21 inchFront tyre diameter19 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,570 mmWheelbase1,507 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height860 mmSeat Height850 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity19.5 lFuel Tank Capacity20 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 990 Adventure 2009

KTM 990 Adventure 2009

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

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.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price KTM 990 Adventure vs BMW R 1200 GS

Price KTM 990 Adventure

Model year
Current average market prices

Price BMW R 1200 GS

Model year
Current average market prices

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