BMW F 800 GS 2024 vs. KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2018

BMW F 800 GS 2024

KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2018

Overview - BMW F 800 GS 2024 vs KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2018

BMW F 800 GS 2024

KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2018

Technical Specifications BMW F 800 GS 2024 compared to KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2018

BMW F 800 GS 2024

KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2018

BMW F 800 GS 2024

KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2018

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	V
Bore	Bore	86 mm	Bore	108 mm
Stroke	Stroke	77 mm	Stroke	71 mm
Engine power	Engine power	87 HP	Engine power	160 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	6,750 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,750 rpm
Torque	Torque	91 Nm	Torque	140 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	4,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,750 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	13.1	Compression Ratio	13.1
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Throttle Bore	Throttle Bore	48 mm	Throttle Bore	52 mm
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Lubrication	Lubrication	Dry sump	Lubrication	Forced
Displacement	Displacement	895 ccm	Displacement	1,301 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	41 mm	Diameter	48 mm
Travel	Travel	170 mm	Travel	220 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Shock mount	Shock mount	direct	Shock mount	direct
Travel	Travel	170 mm	Travel	220 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound
Material	Material	Aluminium	Material	Aluminium

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum
Frame type	Frame type	Twin Tube, Load-bearing engine	Frame type	Tubular
Rake	Rake	63 degree	Rake	64 degree
Trail	Trail	106.1 mm	Trail	123 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	305 mm	Diameter	320 mm
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Four pistons
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Fixed caliper
Actuation	Actuation	Hydraulic	Actuation	Hydraulic

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	265 mm	Diameter	267 mm
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Double piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Fixed caliper

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Traction control	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Suspension electronically adjustable, Riding modes, Ride by Wire, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	110 mm	Front tyre width	90 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	80 %	Front tyre height	90 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	21 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,556 mm	Wheelbase	1,580 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	815 mm	Seat Height	890 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	227 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	240 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	15 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	23 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Equipment

Equipment	Equipment	Heated grips, LED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, TFT display	Equipment	Heated grips, Cornering lights, LED-Headlights, Windscreen adjustable

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW F 800 GS 2024

The new BMW F800GS impresses as a versatile adventure bike with balanced handling, a powerful engine and beginner-friendly accessibility. It offers riding pleasure and comfort in equal measure and is a stand-alone choice for all-round fans.

harmonious handling

practical engine

well-balanced setup

low seat height

versatile

beginner-friendly but not boring

wide range of customisation options

good balance between comfort and dynamics

Limited freedom of movement on benches with low seat height

brakes fatigue under extreme loads

sporty riders miss some dynamics

KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2018

The 1290 Super Adventure R is supposed to be the new off-road flagship of the KTM Adventure range - and it is! It's amazing how easy it is to move 240 kilos off-road with a full tank. The off-road mode is also largely convincing. On the other hand, as on the 1290 Super Adventure S, the full 160 hp and 140 Newton metres of torque as well as all comfort features (apart from the electronically adjustable suspension) are available on the R version: Four performance modes (Sport, Street, Rain and Offroad), cornering ABS, traction control, cruise control, keyless race-on system and the mobile phone management "My Ride". This means that the KTM 1290 Super Adventure R actually combines four motorbikes in one - and thus justifies the proud price.

Fully off-road capable

good off-road mode

easy handling

very powerful and refined engine

state-of-the-art electronic features such as traction control, quickshifter and cornering ABS

large, easy-to-read TFT display

LED headlights with cornering lights.

High price

power-consuming height adjustment of the windshield

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BMW F 800 GS 2024 vs. KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2018

Overview - BMW F 800 GS 2024 vs KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2018

Technical Specifications BMW F 800 GS 2024 compared to KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2018

Engine and Drive Train

Suspension Front

Suspension Rear

Chassis

Brakes Front

Brakes Rear

Assistance Systems

Dimensions and Weights

Equipment

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW F 800 GS 2024

KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2018

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

Price BMW F 800 GS

Price KTM 1290 Super Adventure R

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1000PS Partner

BMW F 800 GS 2024 vs. KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2018

Overview - BMW F 800 GS 2024 vs KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2018

Technical Specifications BMW F 800 GS 2024 compared to KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2018

Engine and Drive Train

Suspension Front

Suspension Rear

Chassis

Brakes Front

Brakes Rear

Assistance Systems

Dimensions and Weights

Equipment

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW F 800 GS 2024

KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2018

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

Price BMW F 800 GS

Price KTM 1290 Super Adventure R

Alternative Comparisons

BMW F 650 GS 2010 vs BMW F 800 GS 2010

BMW F 700 GS 2015 vs BMW F 800 GS 2015

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Honda VFR800X Crossrunner 2018 vs BMW F 800 GS 2018

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BMW F 800 GS 2018 vs Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2020

BMW F 800 GS 2018 vs KTM 790 Adventure R 2020

BMW F 800 GS 2018 vs Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018

Yamaha Tenere 700 2019 vs BMW F 800 GS 2016

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1000PS Partner

BMW F 650 GS 2010 vs
BMW F 800 GS 2010

BMW F 700 GS 2015 vs
BMW F 800 GS 2015

BMW F 800 S 2010 vs
BMW F 800 GS 2012

BMW F 800 GS 2016 vs
BMW F 800 GS Adventure 2018

BMW F 800 GS 2013 vs
Yamaha Tenere 700 2020

BMW F 800 GS 2018 vs
BMW F 850 GS 2020

Honda VFR800X Crossrunner 2018 vs
BMW F 800 GS 2018

BMW F 800 GS 2024 vs
BMW F 850 GS 2022

BMW F 800 GS 2018 vs
Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2020

BMW F 800 GS 2018 vs
KTM 790 Adventure R 2020

BMW F 800 GS 2018 vs
Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018

Yamaha Tenere 700 2019 vs
BMW F 800 GS 2016

BMW F 800 GS 2018 vs
BMW F 750 GS 2020