BMW R 1200 GS 2010 vs. KTM 990 Adventure 2011

BMW R 1200 GS 2010

BMW R 1200 GS 2010

KTM 990 Adventure 2011

KTM 990 Adventure 2011

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Overview - BMW R 1200 GS 2010 vs KTM 990 Adventure 2011

BMW R 1200 GS 2010

BMW R 1200 GS 2010

KTM 990 Adventure 2011

KTM 990 Adventure 2011

Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS 2010 compared to KTM 990 Adventure 2011

BMW R 1200 GS 2010
KTM 990 Adventure 2011

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore101 mmBore101 mm
StrokeStroke73 mmStroke62.4 mm
Engine powerEngine power110 HPEngine power106 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,750 rpmRpm at Max. Power8,250 rpm
TorqueTorque120 NmTorque100 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,000 rpmRpm at Torque6,750 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12 Compression Ratio11.5
Clutch TypeClutch TypeToughened, DryClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingOil-airCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,170 ccmDisplacement999 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionStrutFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork

Chassis

Frame typeFrame typeLoad-bearing engineFrame typeTubular

Brakes Front

PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonDouble piston
Shock mountShock mountFixed caliperShock mountFloating caliper

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFloating caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width110 mmFront tyre width90 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height80 %Front tyre height90 %
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width110 mmRear tyre width150 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height80 %Rear tyre height70 %
WheelbaseWheelbase1,507 mmWheelbase1,570 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height850 mmSeat Height860 mm
Dry WeightDry Weight203 kgDry Weight209 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity20 lFuel Tank Capacity19.5 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1200 GS 2010

BMW R 1200 GS 2010

A GS Adventure has practically everything you need for the big trip. But firstly, Touratech manufactures some parts for BMW anyway and secondly, it doesn't stop with the optional extras offered by the Bavarians.

Sporty look

well equipped

enough storage space

The technology of the conversion takes some getting used to

KTM 990 Adventure 2011

KTM 990 Adventure 2011

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW R 1200 GS vs KTM 990 Adventure

Price BMW R 1200 GS

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Price KTM 990 Adventure

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