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BMW F 850 GS 2021 vs. KTM 690 Duke R 2016

BMW F 850 GS 2021

BMW F 850 GS 2021

KTM 690 Duke R 2016

KTM 690 Duke R 2016

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Technical Specifications BMW F 850 GS 2021 compared to KTM 690 Duke R 2016

BMW F 850 GS 2021
KTM 690 Duke R 2016
BMW F 850 GS 2021
BMW F 850 GS 2021
KTM 690 Duke R 2016
KTM 690 Duke R 2016

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore84 mmBore102 mm
StrokeStroke77 mmStroke84.5 mm
Engine powerEngine power95 HPEngine power75 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,250 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpm
TorqueTorque92 NmTorque70 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,250 rpmRpm at Torque5,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12.7 Compression Ratio12.6
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeAntihopping
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders1
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesRocker arm, OHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement853 ccmDisplacement690 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
DiameterDiameter43 mmDiameter43 mm
TravelTravel204 mmTravel150 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
TravelTravel219 mmTravel150 mm

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameChromium-molybdenum
Frame typeFrame typeTubular, Load-bearing engineFrame typeTubular
RakeRake62 degreeRake63.5 degree

Brakes Front

DiameterDiameter305 mmDiameter320 mm
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonFour pistons
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFixed caliper

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter265 mmDiameter240 mm
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFloating caliper

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABSAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsRide by Wire

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width90 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height90 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter21 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width150 mmRear tyre width160 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height70 %Rear tyre height60 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,593 mmWheelbase1,466 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height860 mmSeat Height865 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)229 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)149.5 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity15 lFuel Tank Capacity14 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW F 850 GS 2021

BMW F 850 GS 2021

The BMW F 850 GS also scores points in 2022 with its pleasant ergonomics and accessible character. Operation is easy and you quickly feel comfortable on the motorbike. The longer the tour, the more you miss the finesse in the details. The damping of the fork is too lax and not adjustable. The engine gets a bit boring in the long run, and the gearstick and quickshifter are always stiff. In direct comparison with other touring enduros, it is always somewhat overshadowed by more exciting models.

Good wind and weather protection

well thought-out operating concept

practical equipment

very accessible operation and driveability in everyday use

good seat comfort

great connectivity solution

Vibrations in the upper rev range

boring engine

stiff quickshifter gearstick

front damping too lax

fork not adjustable

ponderous feel

front brake could do with more bite.

KTM 690 Duke R 2016

KTM 690 Duke R 2016

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW F 850 GS vs KTM 690 Duke R

Price BMW F 850 GS

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Price KTM 690 Duke R

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