BMW R 1200 R 2018 vs. KTM 1090 Adventure 2018

BMW R 1200 R 2018

BMW R 1200 R 2018

KTM 1090 Adventure 2018

KTM 1090 Adventure 2018

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Overview - BMW R 1200 R 2018 vs KTM 1090 Adventure 2018

BMW R 1200 R 2018

BMW R 1200 R 2018

KTM 1090 Adventure 2018

KTM 1090 Adventure 2018

Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 R 2018 compared to KTM 1090 Adventure 2018

BMW R 1200 R 2018
KTM 1090 Adventure 2018

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeBoxerEngine typeV
BoreBore101 mmBore103 mm
StrokeStroke73 mmStroke63 mm
Engine powerEngine power125 HPEngine power125 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,750 rpmRpm at Max. Power8,500 rpm
TorqueTorque125 NmTorque109 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,500 rpmRpm at Torque6,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12.5 Compression Ratio13
Clutch TypeClutch TypeAntihoppingClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingAirCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,170 ccmDisplacement1,050 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTelescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionParaleverSuspensionSwing arm

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameChromium-molybdenum
Frame typeFrame typeLoad-bearing engineFrame typeTubular

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
TechnologyTechnologyradialTechnologyradial

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFixed caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width110 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height80 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter19 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width180 mmRear tyre width150 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height70 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,515 mmWheelbase1,560 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height790 mmSeat Height850 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)231 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)228 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity18 lFuel Tank Capacity23 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1200 R 2018

BMW R 1200 R 2018

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

KTM 1090 Adventure 2018

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.

Very powerful, cultivated engine with wide rev range

performance modes

ABS can be switched off

adjustable traction control

agile and safe handling

adjustable ergonomics

height-adjustable windshield

low weight

comparatively low price.

Optics seem outdated by the new 1290 Super Adventures

suspension fork not adjustable

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW R 1200 R vs KTM 1090 Adventure

Price BMW R 1200 R

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Price KTM 1090 Adventure

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