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BMW R 1200 GS 2012 vs. KTM 690 SMC 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

KTM 690 SMC 2009

KTM 690 SMC 2009

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Overview - BMW R 1200 GS 2012 vs KTM 690 SMC 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

KTM 690 SMC 2009

KTM 690 SMC 2009

Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS 2012 compared to KTM 690 SMC 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2012
KTM 690 SMC 2009
BMW R 1200 GS 2012
BMW R 1200 GS 2012
KTM 690 SMC 2009
KTM 690 SMC 2009

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore101 mmBore102 mm
Engine powerEngine power110 HPEngine power63 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,750 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpm
TorqueTorque120 NmTorque64 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,000 rpmRpm at Torque6,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12 Compression Ratio11.8
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders1
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
DisplacementDisplacement1,170 ccmDisplacement654 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionStrutFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork

Chassis

Frame typeFrame typeLoad-bearing engineFrame typeTubular

Brakes Front

PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonSingle piston
Shock mountShock mountFixed caliperShock mountFloating caliper

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonSingle piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFloating caliper

Dimensions and Weights

WheelbaseWheelbase1,507 mmWheelbase1,480 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height850 mmSeat Height900 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity20 lFuel Tank Capacity12 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

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 690 SMC 2009

KTM 690 SMC 2009

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW R 1200 GS vs KTM 690 SMC

Price BMW R 1200 GS

Model year
Current average market prices

Price KTM 690 SMC

Model year
Current average market prices

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