BMW F 650 GS 2010 vs. KTM 690 Duke R 2017

BMW F 650 GS 2010

KTM 690 Duke R 2017

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Technical Specifications BMW F 650 GS 2010 compared to KTM 690 Duke R 2017

BMW F 650 GS 2010

KTM 690 Duke R 2017

BMW F 650 GS 2010

KTM 690 Duke R 2017

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	82 mm	Bore	102 mm
Stroke	Stroke	75.6 mm	Stroke	84.5 mm
Engine power	Engine power	71 HP	Engine power	75 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	75 Nm	Torque	70 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	4,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	5,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12	Compression Ratio	12.6
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Antihopping
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	1
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Displacement	Displacement	798 ccm	Displacement	690 ccm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular, Load-bearing engine	Frame type	Tubular

Brakes Front

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

Brakes Rear

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

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	100 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	80 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	140 mm	Rear tyre width	160 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	80 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,575 mm	Wheelbase	1,466 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	790 mm	Seat Height	865 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	16 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	14 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW F 650 GS 2010

When it comes to optional extras, accessories and driver equipment, BMW is the benchmark for us. The driver can have his vehicle configured exactly to his wishes and also order the matching clothing at the same time.

Manoeuvrability

agility

low seat height can be reduced again

heated grips

comfortable seat

resale value.

Wind protection somewhat suboptimal compared to the F800.