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

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009

KTM 990 Adventure 2009

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

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009

KTM 990 Adventure 2009

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

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009

KTM 990 Adventure 2009

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009

KTM 990 Adventure 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	101 mm	Bore	101 mm
Stroke	Stroke	73 mm	Stroke	62.4 mm
Engine power	Engine power	105 HP	Engine power	106 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,250 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12	Compression Ratio	11.5
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Displacement	Displacement	1,170 ccm	Displacement	999 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Strut	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork

Brakes Front

Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Double piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Fixed caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	21 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,510 mm	Wheelbase	1,570 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	910 mm	Seat Height	860 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	33 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	19.5 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009

In the last 30 years of its development, the GS has learned everything you need to know to remain the best-selling motorbike over 500 cubic metres for years - worldwide!

easy to ride

33-litre tank

ergonomics

brakes

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