BMW F 800 GS 2017 vs. KTM 1050 Adventure 2016

BMW F 800 GS 2017

BMW F 800 GS 2017

KTM 1050 Adventure 2016

KTM 1050 Adventure 2016

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

BMW F 800 GS 2017

BMW F 800 GS 2017

KTM 1050 Adventure 2016

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

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore82 mmBore103 mm
StrokeStroke75.6 mmStroke63 mm
Engine powerEngine power85 HPEngine power95 HP
TorqueTorque83 NmTorque107 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque5,750 rpmRpm at Torque5,750 rpm
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
DisplacementDisplacement798 ccmDisplacement1,050 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork

Chassis

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

Brakes Front

PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonFour pistons
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFixed caliper

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonDouble piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFixed caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width90 mmFront tyre width110 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height90 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter21 inchFront tyre diameter19 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width150 mmRear tyre width150 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height70 %Rear tyre height70 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,573 mmWheelbase1,560 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height880 mmSeat Height850 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)217 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)230 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity16 lFuel Tank Capacity23 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW F 800 GS 2017

BMW F 800 GS 2017

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

KTM 1050 Adventure 2016

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

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW F 800 GS vs KTM 1050 Adventure

Price BMW F 800 GS

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Price KTM 1050 Adventure

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