BMW R 1200 GS 2012 vs. KTM 1190 Adventure 2015

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

KTM 1190 Adventure 2015

KTM 1190 Adventure 2015

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Overview - BMW R 1200 GS 2012 vs KTM 1190 Adventure 2015

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

KTM 1190 Adventure 2015

KTM 1190 Adventure 2015

Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS 2012 compared to KTM 1190 Adventure 2015

BMW R 1200 GS 2012
KTM 1190 Adventure 2015

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore101 mmBore105 mm
StrokeStroke73 mmStroke69 mm
Engine powerEngine power110 HPEngine power150 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,750 rpmRpm at Max. Power9,500 rpm
TorqueTorque120 NmTorque125 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,000 rpmRpm at Torque7,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12 Compression Ratio12.5
Clutch TypeClutch TypeToughened, DryClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
DisplacementDisplacement1,170 ccmDisplacement1,195 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionStrutFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork

Chassis

Frame typeFrame typeLoad-bearing engineFrame typeTubular

Brakes Front

PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
Shock mountShock mountFixed caliperShock mountFixed caliper

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFixed caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width110 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height80 %Front tyre height70 %
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width110 mmRear tyre width170 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height80 %Rear tyre height60 %
WheelbaseWheelbase1,507 mmWheelbase1,560 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height850 mmSeat Height860 mm
Kerb WeightKerb Weight229 kgKerb Weight212 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity20 lFuel Tank Capacity23 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

Either it was a stroke of luck or the best developers were at work - handlebars, geometry, seat, knee angle, footrests - it just fits really well for the majority of Central Europeans. All in all, there is still no motorbike that can kill the GS.

Optimal wind protection

comfortable seat

good posture

positive ergonomics

weather robust

quiet chassis.

Seat a little too low.

KTM 1190 Adventure 2015

KTM 1190 Adventure 2015

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW R 1200 GS vs KTM 1190 Adventure

Price BMW R 1200 GS

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Price KTM 1190 Adventure

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