BMW F 800 GS Adventure 2015 vs. KTM 990 Adventure R 2012

BMW F 800 GS Adventure 2015

BMW F 800 GS Adventure 2015

KTM 990 Adventure R 2012

KTM 990 Adventure R 2012

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Technical Specifications BMW F 800 GS Adventure 2015 compared to KTM 990 Adventure R 2012

BMW F 800 GS Adventure 2015
KTM 990 Adventure R 2012
BMW F 800 GS Adventure 2015
BMW F 800 GS Adventure 2015
KTM 990 Adventure R 2012
KTM 990 Adventure R 2012

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore82 mmBore101 mm
StrokeStroke75.6 mmStroke62.4 mm
Engine powerEngine power86 HPEngine power115 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power8,750 rpm
TorqueTorque83 NmTorque100 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque5,750 rpmRpm at Torque6,750 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12 Compression Ratio11.5
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
DisplacementDisplacement798 ccmDisplacement999 ccm

Suspension Front

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

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameChromium-molybdenum
Frame typeFrame typeTubular, Load-bearing engineFrame typeTubular

Brakes Front

PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFloating caliper

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonDouble piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFloating caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width90 mmFront tyre width90 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height90 %Front tyre height90 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter21 inchFront tyre diameter21 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width150 mmRear tyre width150 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height70 %Rear tyre height70 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter18 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,578 mmWheelbase1,570 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height890 mmSeat Height895 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity24 lFuel Tank Capacity19.5 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW F 800 GS Adventure 2015

BMW F 800 GS Adventure 2015

The big R 1200 GS Adventure may have been the ultimate long-distance adventure bike up to now, but anyone who also values a bit of fun and sport is certainly better served by the F 800 GS Adventure.

Torque-strong engine

low weight

24-litre tank

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KTM 990 Adventure R 2012

KTM 990 Adventure R 2012

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

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Price BMW F 800 GS Adventure

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