KTM 990 Adventure 2009 vs. BMW F 850 GS 2022

KTM 990 Adventure 2009

KTM 990 Adventure 2009

BMW F 850 GS 2022

BMW F 850 GS 2022

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Overview - KTM 990 Adventure 2009 vs BMW F 850 GS 2022

KTM 990 Adventure 2009

KTM 990 Adventure 2009

BMW F 850 GS 2022

BMW F 850 GS 2022

Technical Specifications KTM 990 Adventure 2009 compared to BMW F 850 GS 2022

KTM 990 Adventure 2009
BMW F 850 GS 2022

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore101 mmBore84 mm
StrokeStroke62.4 mmStroke77 mm
Engine powerEngine power106 HPEngine power95 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,250 rpmRpm at Max. Power8,250 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.5 Compression Ratio12.7
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
DisplacementDisplacement999 ccmDisplacement853 ccm

Suspension Front

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

Chassis

FrameFrameChromium-molybdenumFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typeTubular, Load-bearing engine

Brakes Front

PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFloating caliper

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonSingle piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFloating caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter21 inchFront tyre diameter21 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,570 mmWheelbase1,593 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height860 mmSeat Height860 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity19.5 lFuel Tank Capacity15 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 990 Adventure 2009

KTM 990 Adventure 2009

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

BMW F 850 GS 2022

BMW F 850 GS 2022

The BMW F 850 GS also scores points in 2022 with its pleasant ergonomics and accessible character. Operation is easy and you quickly feel comfortable on the motorbike. The longer the tour, the more you miss the finesse in the details. The damping of the fork is too lax and not adjustable. The engine gets a bit boring in the long run, and the gearstick and quickshifter are always stiff. In direct comparison with other touring enduros, it is always somewhat overshadowed by more exciting models.

Good wind and weather protection

well thought-out operating concept

practical equipment

very accessible operation and driveability in everyday use

good seat comfort

great connectivity solution

Vibrations in the upper rev range

boring engine

stiff quickshifter gearstick

front damping too lax

fork not adjustable

ponderous feel

front brake could do with more bite.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price KTM 990 Adventure vs BMW F 850 GS

Price KTM 990 Adventure

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Price BMW F 850 GS

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