BMW R 1200 GS 2005 vs. KTM 790 Duke 2018

BMW R 1200 GS 2005

BMW R 1200 GS 2005

KTM 790 Duke 2018

KTM 790 Duke 2018

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Overview - BMW R 1200 GS 2005 vs KTM 790 Duke 2018

BMW R 1200 GS 2005

BMW R 1200 GS 2005

KTM 790 Duke 2018

KTM 790 Duke 2018

Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS 2005 compared to KTM 790 Duke 2018

BMW R 1200 GS 2005
KTM 790 Duke 2018

Engine and Drive Train

Engine powerEngine power98 HPEngine power105 HP
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingOil-airCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,170 ccmDisplacement799 ccm

Dimensions and Weights

WheelbaseWheelbase1,519 mmWheelbase1,475 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height840 mmSeat Height825 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity20 lFuel Tank Capacity14 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1200 GS 2005

BMW R 1200 GS 2005

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.

KTM 790 Duke 2018

KTM 790 Duke 2018

The KTM 790 Duke L is an absolutely sporty naked bike with a high fun factor. Whether a beginner rider can handle it depends very much on his or her personality and riding behaviour. There are certainly motorbikes better suited for learning, but sporty radius hunters will hardly be satisfied with anything else. The 790 Duke L is also rather unenthusiastic about everyday rides in the city. On the country road, however, it's a blast, even with only 48 hp. Simply a fun bike as it is written in the book.

Lively, high-revving engine with powerful acceleration

optimally tuned chassis for sporty riding

awesome sound even with series muffler

many electronic gimmicks and functions

extremely precise quickshifter that makes fast riding even easier

comfortable seating position

Rough handling at low revs

bitchy in city traffic

sometimes fiddly-looking switches on the handlebars

oil leak at the engine block on many 790 Dukes

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW R 1200 GS vs KTM 790 Duke

Price BMW R 1200 GS

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Price KTM 790 Duke

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