KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2018 vs. BMW K 1600 GT 2015

Technical Specifications KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2018 compared to BMW K 1600 GT 2015

KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2018

BMW K 1600 GT 2015

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KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2018

BMW K 1600 GT 2015

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	V	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	108 mm	Bore	72 mm
Stroke	Stroke	71 mm	Stroke	67.5 mm
Engine power	Engine power	160 HP	Engine power	160 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,750 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,750 rpm
Torque	Torque	140 Nm	Torque	175 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,750 rpm	Rpm at Torque	5,250 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	13.1	Compression Ratio	12
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Prop shaft
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Displacement	Displacement	1,301 ccm	Displacement	1,649 ccm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Single swing arm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum	Frame	Aluminium
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Extruded

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	90 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	21 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	190 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Seat Height	Seat Height	890 mm	Seat Height	830 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	23 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	24 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A