BMW R 1200 GS 2010 vs. KTM 1290 Super Adventure S 2017

The BMW R 1200 GS model year 2010 and the KTM 1290 Super Adventure S model year 2017 are both enduro motorcycles that offer different features and specifications.

In terms of the engine and drive train, the BMW R 1200 GS 2010 is equipped with a boxer engine, while the KTM 1290 Super Adventure S 2017 has a V-type engine. The bore of the BMW is 101 mm, while the KTM has a larger bore of 108 mm. The stroke of the BMW is 73 mm, while the KTM has a shorter stroke of 71 mm. In terms of power, the BMW has 110 HP, while the KTM has a more powerful engine with 160 HP. The torque of the BMW is 120 Nm, while the KTM has a higher torque of 140 Nm. The transmission of the BMW is a prop shaft, while the KTM uses a chain. Both motorcycles have 2 cylinders, but the displacement of the BMW is 1170 ccm, while the KTM has a larger displacement of 1301 ccm.

In terms of suspension, the BMW R 1200 GS 2010 has a front suspension with a strut design and preload adjustment. The rear suspension is a single swing arm with preload adjustment. On the other hand, the KTM 1290 Super Adventure S 2017 has a front suspension with an upside-down telescopic fork design and offers compression, preload, and rebound adjustment. The rear suspension is a swing arm with compression, preload, and rebound adjustment.

BMW R 1200 GS 2010

In terms of chassis, the BMW R 1200 GS 2010 has a load-bearing engine frame type, while the KTM 1290 Super Adventure S 2017 has a tubular frame type. Both motorcycles have double disk brakes at the front.

In terms of dimensions and weights, the rear tire width of the BMW is 110 mm, while the KTM has a wider rear tire width of 170 mm. The wheelbase of the BMW is 1507 mm, while the KTM has a longer wheelbase of 1560 mm. The seat height of the BMW is 850 mm, while the KTM has a slightly higher seat height of 860 mm. The fuel tank capacity of the BMW is 20 l, while the KTM has a larger fuel tank capacity of 23 l.

KTM 1290 Super Adventure S 2017

In terms of strengths, the BMW R 1200 GS 2010 has a sporty look, is well equipped, and offers enough storage space. On the other hand, the KTM 1290 Super Adventure S 2017 has a powerful engine, precise handling, traction control with a fun factor, cornering ABS as standard, an easy-to-read huge TFT display, a quickshifter, LED headlights with cornering lights, and is off-road capable.

In terms of weaknesses, the BMW R 1200 GS 2010 may require some getting used to in terms of the technology of the conversion. On the other hand, the KTM 1290 Super Adventure S 2017 has a high price and a power-consuming height adjustment of the windshield.

Overall, the BMW R 1200 GS 2010 and the KTM 1290 Super Adventure S 2017 offer different features and specifications, catering to different riding preferences and needs.