BMW F 850 GS versus KTM 690 Enduro R

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
BMW

BMW F 850 GS

Adventure
KTM

KTM 690 Enduro R

Enduro
Much more grown-up and not far from the big boxer sister.
The manufacturer BMW is obviously convinced of its F 850 GS and recommends the machine... "... People for whom no destination is too far and no distance too remote. Experience the world with a companion that is so reliable, robust and powerful that it can even work with your... weiter
BMW F 850 GS
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Test of the single-cylinder fun bike
We test the KTM 690 Enduro R of our guest presenter Jan and show in this video what makes the KTM so special. Have fun! Test categories: 03:30 - Dimensions of the KTM 690 Enduro R 05:10 - Cockpit and lighting 09:04 - Test drive part 1 22:57 -... weiter
KTM 690 Enduro R
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Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2018 bis 2023
Built von 2009 bis 2024~
RRP 13.000 €
RRP 12.499 €
Ausführliches Test-Video von Motorradtest.de
Ausführliches Test-Video von Motorradtest.de
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Competitors

Pros:
  • raised seating position
  • good handling on and off-road
  • Wide range of extras and accessories
  • successful appearance
Pros:
  • light and manoeuvrable
  • for off-road and road (and travel)
  • powerful single-cylinder engine with character
  • amazingly complete electronics package
  • fully adjustable chassis
  • valuable details
  • famous QuickShifter
Cons:
  • Windscreen could be slightly larger
  • Price skyrockets with extras
  • not quite as manoeuvrable
Cons:
  • Spartan display

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.593 mm
Length : 2.305 mm Height : 1.356 mm
Seat : 860 mm until : 880 mm
Weight : 229 (max: 445 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.502 mm
Seat : 910 mm
Weight : 156 (max: 350 ) kg

Engine

Motor design: Number 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 853 ccm
Hub: 77 mm
Hole: 84 mm
Cooling: wassergekühlt
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Motor design: 1-cylinder, 4-stroke engine 1 Cylinder
Displacement: 693 ccm
Hub: 80 mm
Hole: 105 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6

Performance

Maximum speed: 204 km/h
Performance: 95 HP at 8.250 U/Min
Torque: 92 NM bei 6.250 U/Min
Tank contents: 15 Litre
Consumption: 4 l
Reach: 341 km
Maximum speed: 160 km/h
Performance: 75 HP at 8.000 U/Min
Torque: 74 NM bei 6.500 U/Min
Tank contents: 14 Litre
Consumption: 4 l
Reach: 300 km

Chassis

Frame type:
 Steel bridge frame in shell construction (steel)
Front suspension:
 Upside-down fork, Ø 43 mm (travel 204 mm)
Rear suspension:
 Mono strut (travel 219 mm)
Rear suspension:
 Two-arm swingarm
Tyres at the front: 90/90 21
Rear tyres: 150/70 R17
Frame type:
 Tubular space frame (chrome-molybdenum)
Front suspension:
 WP-USD Ø 48 mm (travel 250 mm)
Rear suspension:
 WP strut with Pro-Lever deflection (travel 250 mm)
Rear suspension:
 Two-arm swingarm
Tyres at the front: 21 inch 90mm
Rear tyres: 18 inch 140mm

Brakes

Front brake
 Double disc (∅ 305 mm) Rear brake
 Disc (∅ 265 mm)
Front brake
 Brembo two-piston floating caliper, brake disc (∅ 300 mm) Rear brake
 1-piston floating caliper (∅ 240 mm)