BMW F 700 GS 2018 vs. KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2020

BMW F 700 GS 2018

BMW F 700 GS 2018

KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2020

KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2020

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Overview - BMW F 700 GS 2018 vs KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2020

BMW F 700 GS 2018

BMW F 700 GS 2018

KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2020

KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2020

Technical Specifications BMW F 700 GS 2018 compared to KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2020

BMW F 700 GS 2018
KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2020

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeV
BoreBore82 mmBore108 mm
StrokeStroke75.6 mmStroke71 mm
Engine powerEngine power75 HPEngine power160 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power8,750 rpm
TorqueTorque77 NmTorque140 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque5,500 rpmRpm at Torque6,750 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12 Compression Ratio13.1
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
LubricationLubricationDry sumpLubricationForced
DisplacementDisplacement798 ccmDisplacement1,301 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
DiameterDiameter41 mmDiameter48 mm
TravelTravel170 mmTravel220 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
TravelTravel170 mmTravel220 mm
MaterialMaterialAluminiumMaterialAluminium

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameChromium-molybdenum
Frame typeFrame typeTubular, Load-bearing engineFrame typeTubular
RakeRake64 degreeRake64 degree
TrailTrail95.3 mmTrail123 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter300 mmDiameter320 mm
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonFour pistons
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFixed caliper
ActuationActuationHydraulicActuationHydraulic

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter265 mmDiameter267 mm
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonDouble piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFixed caliper

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Suspension electronically adjustableAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Riding modes, Ride by Wire, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width110 mmFront tyre width90 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height80 %Front tyre height90 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter19 inchFront tyre diameter21 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width140 mmRear tyre width150 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height80 %Rear tyre height70 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter18 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,557 mmWheelbase1,580 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height820 mmSeat Height890 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)212 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)240 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity16 lFuel Tank Capacity23 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW F 700 GS 2018

BMW F 700 GS 2018

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2020

KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2020

The 1290 Super Adventure R is supposed to be the new off-road flagship of the KTM Adventure range - and it is! It's amazing how easy it is to move 240 kilos off-road with a full tank. The off-road mode is also largely convincing. On the other hand, as on the 1290 Super Adventure S, the full 160 hp and 140 Newton metres of torque as well as all comfort features (apart from the electronically adjustable suspension) are available on the R version: Four performance modes (Sport, Street, Rain and Offroad), cornering ABS, traction control, cruise control, keyless race-on system and the mobile phone management "My Ride". This means that the KTM 1290 Super Adventure R actually combines four motorbikes in one - and thus justifies the proud price.

Fully off-road capable

good off-road mode

easy handling

very powerful and refined engine

state-of-the-art electronic features such as traction control, quickshifter and cornering ABS

large, easy-to-read TFT display

LED headlights with cornering lights.

High price

power-consuming height adjustment of the windshield

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW F 700 GS vs KTM 1290 Super Adventure R

Price BMW F 700 GS

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Price KTM 1290 Super Adventure R

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