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BMW R 1200 GS 2009 vs. KTM 890 Adventure 2023

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

KTM 890 Adventure 2023

KTM 890 Adventure 2023

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Overview - BMW R 1200 GS 2009 vs KTM 890 Adventure 2023

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

KTM 890 Adventure 2023

KTM 890 Adventure 2023

Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS 2009 compared to KTM 890 Adventure 2023

BMW R 1200 GS 2009
KTM 890 Adventure 2023
BMW R 1200 GS 2009
BMW R 1200 GS 2009
KTM 890 Adventure 2023
KTM 890 Adventure 2023

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeBoxerEngine typeIn line
BoreBore101 mmBore90.7 mm
StrokeStroke73 mmStroke68.8 mm
Engine powerEngine power105 HPEngine power105 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power8,000 rpm
TorqueTorque115 NmTorque100 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque5,750 rpmRpm at Torque6,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12 Compression Ratio13.5
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingOil-airCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,170 ccmDisplacement889 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionStrutFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentCompression, Rebound

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSingle swing armSuspensionSwing arm
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentPreload, Rebound

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter19 inchFront tyre diameter21 inch
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter18 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,507 mmWheelbase1,509 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height850 mmSeat Height840 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity20 lFuel Tank Capacity20 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

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 890 Adventure 2023

KTM 890 Adventure 2023

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW R 1200 GS vs KTM 890 Adventure

Price BMW R 1200 GS

Model year
Current average market prices

Price KTM 890 Adventure

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