BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009 vs. KTM 1190 Adventure 2013

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009

KTM 1190 Adventure 2013

Overview - BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009 vs KTM 1190 Adventure 2013

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009

KTM 1190 Adventure 2013

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Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009 compared to KTM 1190 Adventure 2013

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009

KTM 1190 Adventure 2013

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009

KTM 1190 Adventure 2013

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	101 mm	Bore	105 mm
Stroke	Stroke	73 mm	Stroke	69 mm
Engine power	Engine power	105 HP	Engine power	150 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	115 Nm	Torque	125 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	5,750 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12	Compression Ratio	12.5
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
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	Strut	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork

Brakes Front

Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Shock mount	Shock mount	Fixed caliper	Shock mount	Fixed caliper

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	19 inch
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,510 mm	Wheelbase	1,560 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	910 mm	Seat Height	860 mm
Kerb Weight	Kerb Weight	256 kg	Kerb Weight	212 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	33 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	23 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009

In the last 30 years of its development, the GS has learned everything you need to know to remain the best-selling motorbike over 500 cubic metres for years - worldwide!

easy to ride

33-litre tank

ergonomics

brakes

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