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KTM 1190 Adventure R 2015 vs. BMW R 1200 GS 2009

KTM 1190 Adventure R 2015

KTM 1190 Adventure R 2015

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

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Overview - KTM 1190 Adventure R 2015 vs BMW R 1200 GS 2009

KTM 1190 Adventure R 2015

KTM 1190 Adventure R 2015

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Technical Specifications KTM 1190 Adventure R 2015 compared to BMW R 1200 GS 2009

KTM 1190 Adventure R 2015
BMW R 1200 GS 2009
KTM 1190 Adventure R 2015
KTM 1190 Adventure R 2015
BMW R 1200 GS 2009
BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore105 mmBore101 mm
StrokeStroke69 mmStroke73 mm
Engine powerEngine power150 HPEngine power105 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power9,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpm
TorqueTorque125 NmTorque115 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,500 rpmRpm at Torque5,750 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12.5 Compression Ratio12
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionProp shaft
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
DisplacementDisplacement1,195 ccmDisplacement1,170 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionStrut

Brakes Front

PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
Shock mountShock mountFixed caliperShock mountFixed caliper

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston
Shock mountShock mountFixed caliperShock mountFloating caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter21 inchFront tyre diameter19 inch
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter18 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,580 mmWheelbase1,507 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height890 mmSeat Height850 mm
Kerb WeightKerb Weight217 kgKerb Weight229 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity23 lFuel Tank Capacity20 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 1190 Adventure R 2015

KTM 1190 Adventure R 2015

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Either it was a stroke of luck or the best developers were at work - handlebars, geometry, seat, knee angle, footrests - it just fits really well for the majority of Central Europeans. All in all, there is still no motorbike that can kill the GS.

Optimal wind protection

comfortable seat

good posture

positive ergonomics

weather robust

quiet chassis.

Seat a little too low.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price KTM 1190 Adventure R vs BMW R 1200 GS

Price KTM 1190 Adventure R

Model year
Current average market prices

Price BMW R 1200 GS

Model year
Current average market prices

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