BMW R 1250 GS 2022 vs. KTM 1190 RC8 2009

BMW R 1250 GS 2022

BMW R 1250 GS 2022

KTM 1190 RC8 2009

KTM 1190 RC8 2009

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Overview - BMW R 1250 GS 2022 vs KTM 1190 RC8 2009

BMW R 1250 GS 2022

BMW R 1250 GS 2022

KTM 1190 RC8 2009

KTM 1190 RC8 2009

Technical Specifications BMW R 1250 GS 2022 compared to KTM 1190 RC8 2009

BMW R 1250 GS 2022
KTM 1190 RC8 2009

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore102.5 mmBore103 mm
Engine powerEngine power136 HPEngine power155 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,750 rpmRpm at Max. Power10,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12.5 Compression Ratio12.5
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
DisplacementDisplacement1,254 ccmDisplacement1,148 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTeleleverFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameChromium-molybdenum
Frame typeFrame typeLoad-bearing engineFrame typeTubular

Brakes Front

PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFixed caliper
TechnologyTechnologyradialTechnologyradial

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFixed caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter19 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,525 mmWheelbase1,430 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height850 mmSeat Height805 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity20 lFuel Tank Capacity16.5 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1250 GS 2022

BMW R 1250 GS 2022

The BMW R 1250 GS presents itself as a very complete motorbike even in 2022. Confident and well-balanced, it convinces on intensive rides. The motorbike scores points with its wonderful engine, great ergonomics and practical riding aids including great app integration. However, in direct comparison with other touring enduros in the top league, it is now showing its first weaknesses in terms of equipment and the components installed. However, the 136 hp from the boxer engine is convincing in every situation.

Extremely torquey boxer engine

Comfortable seating position, suitable for long distances

Great app integration

Sophisticated operating concept

Great ergonomics

Many customisation options

Great handling with strong confidence in the front

Easy driveability.

Shifting is awkward at low revs

seat too lax

brakes and suspension no longer on a par with the strong competition.

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KTM 1190 RC8 2009

KTM 1190 RC8 2009

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW R 1250 GS vs KTM 1190 RC8

Price BMW R 1250 GS

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Price KTM 1190 RC8

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