BMW F 850 GS Adventure 2021 vs. KTM 1050 Adventure 2016
BMW F 850 GS Adventure 2021
KTM 1050 Adventure 2016
Overview - BMW F 850 GS Adventure 2021 vs KTM 1050 Adventure 2016
BMW F 850 GS Adventure 2021
KTM 1050 Adventure 2016
Technical Specifications BMW F 850 GS Adventure 2021 compared to KTM 1050 Adventure 2016
Pros and Cons in comparison
Pros and Cons in comparison
BMW F 850 GS Adventure 2021
Packed with technical features and additional equipment, the "small" Adventure is a high-tech machine. The many functions work well, and our testers were particularly impressed by the electronic chassis and the silky-smooth running of the engine. The Asian origin of the engine is not noticeable. The larger tank of the Adventure version and all the accessories drive up both the weight and the price. At 244 kg, the BMW F 850 GS Adventure is a bulky lump, which doesn't please everyone. But the ergonomics are top-notch, and the seating position in the wide fairing conveys a feeling of safety and protection.
KTM 1050 Adventure 2016
In my opinion, the KTM 1050 Adventure picks up where the 990 Adventure left off a few years ago: Around 100 hp of power, playful handling and as much or as little electronics as is currently state-of-the-art. The engine is anything but weak, ABS and traction control regulate safely and inconspicuously and the handling is extremely fun-oriented, partly because of the relatively narrow tyres. And all this at a price that is only undercut by a few competitors in the league of big touring enduros. Sad as it may be, the two 1190 Adventures and, above all, the flagship 1290 Super Adventure, have soared in price to very high levels. And that is precisely why the KTM 1050 Adventure is perhaps the most coherent of the four Adventure models.
