BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2014 vs. KTM 990 Adventure R 2012

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2014

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2014

KTM 990 Adventure R 2012

KTM 990 Adventure R 2012

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Overview - BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2014 vs KTM 990 Adventure R 2012

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2014

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2014

KTM 990 Adventure R 2012

KTM 990 Adventure R 2012

Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2014 compared to KTM 990 Adventure R 2012

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2014
KTM 990 Adventure R 2012
BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2014
BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2014
KTM 990 Adventure R 2012
KTM 990 Adventure R 2012

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore101 mmBore101 mm
StrokeStroke73 mmStroke62.4 mm
Engine powerEngine power125 HPEngine power115 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,750 rpmRpm at Max. Power8,750 rpm
TorqueTorque125 NmTorque100 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,500 rpmRpm at Torque6,750 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12.5 Compression Ratio11.5
Clutch TypeClutch TypeToughened, DryClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingAirCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,170 ccmDisplacement999 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionStrutFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork

Chassis

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

Brakes Front

PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonDouble piston
Shock mountShock mountFixed caliperShock mountFloating caliper

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFloating caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width90 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height90 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter19 inchFront tyre diameter21 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width170 mmRear tyre width150 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height70 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter18 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,510 mmWheelbase1,570 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height910 mmSeat Height895 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity30 lFuel Tank Capacity19.5 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2014

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2014

In the last 30 years of its development, the GS has learned everything you need to know to remain the best-selling motorbike over 500 cubic metres for years - worldwide!

easy to ride

33-litre tank

ergonomics

brakes

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KTM 990 Adventure R 2012

KTM 990 Adventure R 2012

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW R 1200 GS Adventure vs KTM 990 Adventure R

Price BMW R 1200 GS Adventure

Model year
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Price KTM 990 Adventure R

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