BMW S 1000 R 2016 vs. KTM 1050 Adventure 2016

BMW S 1000 R 2016

BMW S 1000 R 2016

KTM 1050 Adventure 2016

KTM 1050 Adventure 2016

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Overview - BMW S 1000 R 2016 vs KTM 1050 Adventure 2016

BMW S 1000 R 2016

BMW S 1000 R 2016

KTM 1050 Adventure 2016

KTM 1050 Adventure 2016

Technical Specifications BMW S 1000 R 2016 compared to KTM 1050 Adventure 2016

BMW S 1000 R 2016
KTM 1050 Adventure 2016

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore80 mmBore103 mm
StrokeStroke49.7 mmStroke63 mm
Engine powerEngine power160 HPEngine power95 HP
TorqueTorque112 NmTorque107 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque9,250 rpmRpm at Torque5,750 rpm
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath, AntihoppingClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
DisplacementDisplacement999 ccmDisplacement1,050 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork

Chassis

FrameFrameAluminiumFrameChromium-molybdenum
Frame typeFrame typeTwin TubeFrame typeTubular

Brakes Front

PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
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Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonDouble piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFixed caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width110 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter19 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width190 mmRear tyre width150 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height70 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,439 mmWheelbase1,560 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height814 mmSeat Height850 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)207 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)230 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity17.5 lFuel Tank Capacity23 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW S 1000 R 2016

BMW S 1000 R 2016

With the BMW S 1000 R, you notice both the close relationship to the S 1000 RR superbike and the endeavour to equip the machine with a high degree of comfort for country roads and everyday use. Accordingly, the 1000cc four-cylinder power unit is brute and yet easily controllable, and the seating position is correspondingly sporty and comfortable. The fact that the S 1000 R is one of the most affordable power naked bikes is surprising and very pleasing, although one must not get hold of the list of optional extras - because thanks to the many irresistible features, it will certainly be more expensive.

Powerful and well controllable engine

powerful braking system

comfortable seating position

irresistible but expensive optional extras

hard chassis

KTM 1050 Adventure 2016

KTM 1050 Adventure 2016

In my opinion, the KTM 1050 Adventure picks up where the 990 Adventure left off a few years ago: Around 100 hp of power, playful handling and as much or as little electronics as is currently state-of-the-art. The engine is anything but weak, ABS and traction control regulate safely and inconspicuously and the handling is extremely fun-oriented, partly because of the relatively narrow tyres. And all this at a price that is only undercut by a few competitors in the league of big touring enduros. Sad as it may be, the two 1190 Adventures and, above all, the flagship 1290 Super Adventure, have soared in price to very high levels. And that is precisely why the KTM 1050 Adventure is perhaps the most coherent of the four Adventure models.

Powerful, refined engine

disengageable ABS

adjustable traction control

agile handling

adjustable ergonomics

prestigious looks similar to the big sisters

height-adjustable windshield

low weight

comparatively affordable price.

Rev limiter kicks in at 8500 revs

chassis a little too soft for off-road use

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW S 1000 R vs KTM 1050 Adventure

Price BMW S 1000 R

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