BMW F 800 GS 2017 vs. KTM 1050 Adventure 2016

BMW F 800 GS 2017

KTM 1050 Adventure 2016

Overview - BMW F 800 GS 2017 vs KTM 1050 Adventure 2016

BMW F 800 GS 2017

KTM 1050 Adventure 2016

Technical Specifications BMW F 800 GS 2017 compared to KTM 1050 Adventure 2016

BMW F 800 GS 2017

KTM 1050 Adventure 2016

BMW F 800 GS 2017

KTM 1050 Adventure 2016

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	82 mm	Bore	103 mm
Stroke	Stroke	75.6 mm	Stroke	63 mm
Engine power	Engine power	85 HP	Engine power	95 HP
Torque	Torque	83 Nm	Torque	107 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	5,750 rpm	Rpm at Torque	5,750 rpm
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Displacement	Displacement	798 ccm	Displacement	1,050 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular, Load-bearing engine	Frame type	Tubular

Brakes Front

Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Four pistons
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Fixed caliper

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Double piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Fixed caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	90 mm	Front tyre width	110 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	21 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 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	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,573 mm	Wheelbase	1,560 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	880 mm	Seat Height	850 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	217 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	230 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	16 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	23 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW F 800 GS 2017

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

KTM 1050 Adventure 2016

In my opinion, the KTM 1050 Adventure picks up where the 990 Adventure left off a few years ago: Around 100 hp of power, playful handling and as much or as little electronics as is currently state-of-the-art. The engine is anything but weak, ABS and traction control regulate safely and inconspicuously and the handling is extremely fun-oriented, partly because of the relatively narrow tyres. And all this at a price that is only undercut by a few competitors in the league of big touring enduros. Sad as it may be, the two 1190 Adventures and, above all, the flagship 1290 Super Adventure, have soared in price to very high levels. And that is precisely why the KTM 1050 Adventure is perhaps the most coherent of the four Adventure models.

Powerful, refined engine

disengageable ABS

adjustable traction control

agile handling

adjustable ergonomics

prestigious looks similar to the big sisters

height-adjustable windshield

low weight

comparatively affordable price.

Rev limiter kicks in at 8500 revs

chassis a little too soft for off-road use