BMW F 850 GS 2020 vs. KTM 125 Duke 2020

BMW F 850 GS 2020

KTM 125 Duke 2020

Overview - BMW F 850 GS 2020 vs KTM 125 Duke 2020

BMW F 850 GS 2020

KTM 125 Duke 2020

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Technical Specifications BMW F 850 GS 2020 compared to KTM 125 Duke 2020

BMW F 850 GS 2020

KTM 125 Duke 2020

BMW F 850 GS 2020

KTM 125 Duke 2020

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	84 mm	Bore	58 mm
Stroke	Stroke	77 mm	Stroke	47.2 mm
Engine power	Engine power	95 HP	Engine power	15 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,250 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	10,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	92 Nm	Torque	12 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,250 rpm	Rpm at Torque	8,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.7	Compression Ratio	12.6
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	1
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Displacement	Displacement	853 ccm	Displacement	125 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork

Suspension Rear

Shock mount	Shock mount	direct	Shock mount	direct

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular, Load-bearing engine	Frame type	Tubular

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Single disk
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Four pistons
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Fixed caliper

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Single piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	90 mm	Front tyre width	110 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	21 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,593 mm	Wheelbase	1,367 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	860 mm	Seat Height	830 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	15 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	11 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A1

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW F 850 GS 2020

The BMW F 850 GS also scores points in 2022 with its pleasant ergonomics and accessible character. Operation is easy and you quickly feel comfortable on the motorbike. The longer the tour, the more you miss the finesse in the details. The damping of the fork is too lax and not adjustable. The engine gets a bit boring in the long run, and the gearstick and quickshifter are always stiff. In direct comparison with other touring enduros, it is always somewhat overshadowed by more exciting models.

Good wind and weather protection

well thought-out operating concept

practical equipment

very accessible operation and driveability in everyday use

good seat comfort

great connectivity solution

Vibrations in the upper rev range

boring engine

stiff quickshifter gearstick

front damping too lax

fork not adjustable

ponderous feel

front brake could do with more bite.

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KTM 125 Duke 2020

If you want an aggressive design, sporty and good handling as well as higher performance, especially in the upper rev range, you can't go wrong with the Duke. The attention to detail, for example in the form of the LED turn signals or the elaborate and multifunctional TFT display, are a KTM trademark. The only drawback is that it lacks a little power in the lower rev range.

Good chassis

LED indicators and headlights

TFT display

Little power in the lower rev range