BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2014 vs. KTM 690 Duke R 2016

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2014

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2014

KTM 690 Duke R 2016

KTM 690 Duke R 2016

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Overview - BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2014 vs KTM 690 Duke R 2016

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2014

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2014

KTM 690 Duke R 2016

KTM 690 Duke R 2016

Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2014 compared to KTM 690 Duke R 2016

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2014
KTM 690 Duke R 2016

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore101 mmBore102 mm
StrokeStroke73 mmStroke84.5 mm
Engine powerEngine power125 HPEngine power75 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,750 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpm
TorqueTorque125 NmTorque70 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,500 rpmRpm at Torque5,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12.5 Compression Ratio12.6
Clutch TypeClutch TypeToughened, DryClutch TypeAntihopping
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders1
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesRocker arm, OHC
CoolingCoolingAirCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,170 ccmDisplacement690 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionStrutFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSingle swing armSuspensionSwing arm

Chassis

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

Brakes Front

PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
Shock mountShock mountFixed caliperShock mountFixed caliper

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonSingle piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFloating caliper

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsRiding modesAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsRide by Wire

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter19 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width170 mmRear tyre width160 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height60 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,510 mmWheelbase1,466 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height910 mmSeat Height865 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)260 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)149.5 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity30 lFuel Tank Capacity14 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2014

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2014

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 690 Duke R 2016

KTM 690 Duke R 2016

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW R 1200 GS Adventure vs KTM 690 Duke R

Price BMW R 1200 GS Adventure

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Price KTM 690 Duke R

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