BMW F 850 GS versus KTM 790 Duke

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
BMW

BMW F 850 GS

Adventure
KTM

KTM 790 Duke

Naked

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2018 bis 2023
Built von 2018 bis 2024~
RRP 13.000 €
RRP 8.999 €
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Pros:
  • raised seating position
  • good handling on and off-road
  • Wide range of extras and accessories
  • successful appearance
Pros:
Cons:
  • Windscreen could be slightly larger
  • Price skyrockets with extras
  • not quite as manoeuvrable
Cons:

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: 1.470 mm
Length :
2.141 mm Height : 1.103 mm
Seat :
825 mm
Weight :
185 (max: 430 ) kg

Engine

Motor design: Number 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 853 ccm
Hub: 77 mm
Hole: 84 mm
Cooling: wassergekühlt
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Motor design: Reihentwin 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 799 ccm
Hub: 66 mm
Hole: 88 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

Performance: 95 HP at 8.500 U/Min
Torque: 87 NM bei 8.000 U/Min
Tank contents: 14 Litre
Consumption:
4 l
Reach:
325 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 frame (chrome-molybdenum)
Front suspension:
USD fork from WP 43mm (travel 140 mm)
Rear suspension:
WP APEX Monoshock (travel 150 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm made of aluminium
Tyres at the front: 120/70 17 inches
Rear tyres: 180/55 17 inches

Brakes

Front brake
Double disc ( 305 mm) Rear brake
Disc ( 265 mm)
Front brake
Double disc, J.Juan 4-piston fixed caliper radial ( 300 mm) Rear brake
1-piston floating caliper / single disc ( 240 mm)

Conclusion - what sticks

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Price/Availability/Colours/Years of Construction

  • Price: 8.999 €
  • Used (3 years old): 6.000€
  • Years of manufacture: 2018-present
  • Colors: Orange, Gray