BMW F 800 GS 2012 vs. KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2024

BMW F 800 GS 2012

BMW F 800 GS 2012

KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2024

KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2024

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Overview - BMW F 800 GS 2012 vs KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2024

BMW F 800 GS 2012

BMW F 800 GS 2012

KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2024

KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2024

Technical Specifications BMW F 800 GS 2012 compared to KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2024

BMW F 800 GS 2012
KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2024

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore82 mmBore108 mm
StrokeStroke75.6 mmStroke71 mm
Engine powerEngine power86 HPEngine power160 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power9,000 rpm
TorqueTorque83 NmTorque138 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque5,570 rpmRpm at Torque6,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12 Compression Ratio13.1
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
LubricationLubricationDry sumpLubricationForced
DisplacementDisplacement798 ccmDisplacement1,301 ccm

Suspension Front

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

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm

Chassis

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

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonFour pistons
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFixed caliper

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonDouble piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFixed caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width90 mmFront tyre width90 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height90 %Front tyre height90 %
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width150 mmRear tyre width150 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height70 %Rear tyre height70 %
WheelbaseWheelbase1,578 mmWheelbase1,577 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height880 mmSeat Height880 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity16 lFuel Tank Capacity23 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW F 800 GS 2012

BMW F 800 GS 2012

Fully equipped with special equipment from Touratech, the BMW looked very imposing and gave the impression of a real, masculine adventurer's motorbike. Headlight grille, engine guard, grippy, wider footrests, and much more hopefully deceived many eyewitnesses about the same-sex partnership on the breathable comfort seat.

Fully equipped with optional extras

imposing impression

good workmanship

pleasant chassis.

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KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2024

KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2024

The R variant of the 1290 Super Adventure is one of the most luxurious options for long tours that don't end on paved roads. Plenty of power is available at all times and the rally look immediately evokes wanderlust. The WP suspension can cope with almost any conceivable surface, but it has to be adjusted manually and you also have to do without the distance cruise control.

Very sporty, but also cultivated V2 power plant

extremely playful handling despite high weight

driving-friendly seating position

good brakes including cornering ABS

comprehensive electronics package

clear, well-structured instruments with huge 7-inch display.

Gearshift assistant at extra cost

higher price than for the S despite fewer features

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW F 800 GS vs KTM 1290 Super Adventure R

Price BMW F 800 GS

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Price KTM 1290 Super Adventure R

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