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BMW R 1200 GS 2008 vs. KTM 990 Adventure 2012

BMW R 1200 GS 2008

BMW R 1200 GS 2008

KTM 990 Adventure 2012

KTM 990 Adventure 2012

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Overview - BMW R 1200 GS 2008 vs KTM 990 Adventure 2012

BMW R 1200 GS 2008

BMW R 1200 GS 2008

KTM 990 Adventure 2012

KTM 990 Adventure 2012

Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS 2008 compared to KTM 990 Adventure 2012

BMW R 1200 GS 2008
KTM 990 Adventure 2012
BMW R 1200 GS 2008
BMW R 1200 GS 2008
KTM 990 Adventure 2012
KTM 990 Adventure 2012

Engine and Drive Train

Engine powerEngine power100 HPEngine power115 HP
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingOil-airCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,170 ccmDisplacement999 ccm

Dimensions and Weights

WheelbaseWheelbase1,519 mmWheelbase1,570 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height840 mmSeat Height860 mm
Dry WeightDry Weight205 kgDry Weight209.5 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity20 lFuel Tank Capacity19.5 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1200 GS 2008

BMW R 1200 GS 2008

If you're a bit indecisive when buying a motorbike, and would prefer to have an egg-laying pillow, the 1200 is the best choice. In addition, the 1200 is the only true GS, namely the GS with a boxer engine and cardan drive.

Safe riding experience

ideal for longer rides

ESA

ASC

maintenance-free card drive, very comfortable.

High purchase price

high weight

high seat

unsuitable off-road

KTM 990 Adventure 2012

KTM 990 Adventure 2012

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW R 1200 GS vs KTM 990 Adventure

Price BMW R 1200 GS

Model year
Current average market prices

Price KTM 990 Adventure

Model year
Current average market prices

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