BMW R 1200 R 2018 vs. KTM 1190 RC8 R 2010

BMW R 1200 R 2018

KTM 1190 RC8 R 2010

Overview - BMW R 1200 R 2018 vs KTM 1190 RC8 R 2010

BMW R 1200 R 2018

KTM 1190 RC8 R 2010

Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 R 2018 compared to KTM 1190 RC8 R 2010

BMW R 1200 R 2018

KTM 1190 RC8 R 2010

BMW R 1200 R 2018

KTM 1190 RC8 R 2010

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	101 mm	Bore	105 mm
Stroke	Stroke	73 mm	Stroke	69 mm
Engine power	Engine power	125 HP	Engine power	169 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,750 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	10,250 rpm
Torque	Torque	125 Nm	Torque	123 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	8,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.5	Compression Ratio	13.5
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Antihopping	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Chain
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Displacement	Displacement	1,170 ccm	Displacement	1,195 ccm

Suspension Front

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

Chassis

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

Brakes Front

Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Technology	Technology	radial	Technology	radial

Brakes Rear

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

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	180 mm	Rear tyre width	190 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,515 mm	Wheelbase	1,425 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	790 mm	Seat Height	805 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	18 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	16.5 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1200 R 2018

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

KTM 1190 RC8 R 2010

Here you really have the feeling of sitting on a real racing machine and drawing a precise line through the landscape. And so, at the end of the tour, euphoria and adrenaline outweigh the beer, despite the KTM's tics. That's the way it is with supersport bikes in the mountains.

Reasonable overall concept

diverse options for coveted customisation - e.g. footrests

seat comfort

high-quality workmanship

sporty chassis.

Engine has too little flywheel mass

only advisable for more experienced motorcyclists.