BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009 vs. KTM 890 Adventure 2024

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009

KTM 890 Adventure 2024

Overview - BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009 vs KTM 890 Adventure 2024

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009

KTM 890 Adventure 2024

Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009 compared to KTM 890 Adventure 2024

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009

KTM 890 Adventure 2024

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009

KTM 890 Adventure 2024

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	Boxer	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	101 mm	Bore	90.7 mm
Stroke	Stroke	73 mm	Stroke	68.8 mm
Engine power	Engine power	105 HP	Engine power	105 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	115 Nm	Torque	100 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	5,750 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12	Compression Ratio	13.5
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Chain
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	Oil-air	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,170 ccm	Displacement	889 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Strut	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Compression, Rebound

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Single swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Preload, Rebound

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	21 inch
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,510 mm	Wheelbase	1,509 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	910 mm	Seat Height	840 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	33 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009

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 890 Adventure 2024

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

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BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009 vs. KTM 890 Adventure 2024

Overview - BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009 vs KTM 890 Adventure 2024

Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009 compared to KTM 890 Adventure 2024

Engine and Drive Train

Suspension Front

Suspension Rear

Brakes Front

Brakes Rear

Dimensions and Weights

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009

KTM 890 Adventure 2024

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW R 1200 GS Adventure vs KTM 890 Adventure

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BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009 vs. KTM 890 Adventure 2024

Overview - BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009 vs KTM 890 Adventure 2024

Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009 compared to KTM 890 Adventure 2024

Engine and Drive Train

Suspension Front

Suspension Rear

Brakes Front

Brakes Rear

Dimensions and Weights

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009

KTM 890 Adventure 2024

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Price BMW R 1200 GS Adventure

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