BMW R 1250 GS 2022 vs. KTM 990 Super Duke 2009

BMW R 1250 GS 2022

KTM 990 Super Duke 2009

Overview - BMW R 1250 GS 2022 vs KTM 990 Super Duke 2009

BMW R 1250 GS 2022

KTM 990 Super Duke 2009

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Technical Specifications BMW R 1250 GS 2022 compared to KTM 990 Super Duke 2009

BMW R 1250 GS 2022

KTM 990 Super Duke 2009

BMW R 1250 GS 2022

KTM 990 Super Duke 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	102.5 mm	Bore	101 mm
Engine power	Engine power	136 HP	Engine power	120 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,750 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.5	Compression Ratio	11.5
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Displacement	Displacement	1,254 ccm	Displacement	999 ccm

Suspension Front

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

Chassis

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

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,525 mm	Wheelbase	1,450 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	850 mm	Seat Height	850 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	18.5 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1250 GS 2022

The BMW R 1250 GS presents itself as a very complete motorbike even in 2022. Confident and well-balanced, it convinces on intensive rides. The motorbike scores points with its wonderful engine, great ergonomics and practical riding aids including great app integration. However, in direct comparison with other touring enduros in the top league, it is now showing its first weaknesses in terms of equipment and the components installed. However, the 136 hp from the boxer engine is convincing in every situation.

Extremely torquey boxer engine

Comfortable seating position, suitable for long distances

Great app integration

Sophisticated operating concept

Great ergonomics

Many customisation options

Great handling with strong confidence in the front

Easy driveability.

Shifting is awkward at low revs

seat too lax

brakes and suspension no longer on a par with the strong competition.

KTM 990 Super Duke 2009

You can still enter the corner with precision or turn the bike on. You can still correct every radius easily and at will. The Superduke is still more fun than a leather trouser. And you can still take on anyone with it.

High performance device

extreme potential - not fully achievable.

Geometry

suboptimal ride comfort

instrument design.