BMW R 1250 GS 2022 vs. KTM 1190 RC8 2009

BMW R 1250 GS 2022

KTM 1190 RC8 2009

Overview - BMW R 1250 GS 2022 vs KTM 1190 RC8 2009

BMW R 1250 GS 2022

KTM 1190 RC8 2009

Technical Specifications BMW R 1250 GS 2022 compared to KTM 1190 RC8 2009

BMW R 1250 GS 2022

KTM 1190 RC8 2009

BMW R 1250 GS 2022

KTM 1190 RC8 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	102.5 mm	Bore	103 mm
Engine power	Engine power	136 HP	Engine power	155 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,750 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	10,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.5	Compression Ratio	12.5
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Displacement	Displacement	1,254 ccm	Displacement	1,148 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telelever	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
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Fixed caliper
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 diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,525 mm	Wheelbase	1,430 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	850 mm	Seat Height	805 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	16.5 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1250 GS 2022

The BMW R 1250 GS presents itself as a very complete motorbike even in 2022. Confident and well-balanced, it convinces on intensive rides. The motorbike scores points with its wonderful engine, great ergonomics and practical riding aids including great app integration. However, in direct comparison with other touring enduros in the top league, it is now showing its first weaknesses in terms of equipment and the components installed. However, the 136 hp from the boxer engine is convincing in every situation.

Extremely torquey boxer engine

Comfortable seating position, suitable for long distances

Great app integration

Sophisticated operating concept

Great ergonomics

Many customisation options

Great handling with strong confidence in the front

Easy driveability.

Shifting is awkward at low revs

seat too lax

brakes and suspension no longer on a par with the strong competition.

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