BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2018 vs. KTM 1090 Adventure 2018
BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2018
KTM 1090 Adventure 2018
Overview - BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2018 vs KTM 1090 Adventure 2018
BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2018
KTM 1090 Adventure 2018
Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2018 compared to KTM 1090 Adventure 2018
Pros and Cons in comparison
Pros and Cons in comparison
BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2018
As the most successful supplier of large-volume touring enduros, BMW has for years been highly successful in establishing the large R 1200 GS Adventure as the ultimate long-distance touring motorbike. Building on the driving dynamics and high off-road and touring competence of the conventional R 1200 GS, the Adventure represents the maximum solution for off-road touring riders. With its bulky fairing and 30-litre tank, the 125 hp engine has more to haul, but a high degree of agility is still maintained. Nothing is spared in terms of equipment, the big Adventure offers the full programme: ABS, ASC (Automatic Stability Control) and two riding modes "Rain" and "Road" are standard.
KTM 1090 Adventure 2018
The KTM 1090 Adventure is a huge step away from its predecessor, the 1050 Adventure, towards its bigger sisters. The electronics package with adjustable riding modes, traction control and ABS remains at the already high level, but the engine now has 125 hp, around a third (!) more than the 1050. Almost more importantly, it can now rev freely to over 10,000 rpm and thus offers a more usable rev band. You will hardly find a more balanced bike in the class of still reasonably priced large touring enduros.
