BMW G 650 GS versus KTM 1190 Adventure
BMW G 650 GS
Adventure
KTM 1190 Adventure
Adventure
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Built von 2011 bis 2016
Built von 2013 bis 2016
RRP
RRP 13.995 €
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Competitors
Pros:
- light and manoeuvrable
- uncomplicated
- favorable consumption
- solid workmanship
- enough space for passenger
Pros:
- Sporty engine
- Chassis tuning
- Sound
- Long-distance suitability
Cons:
- radiates little emotion
Cons:
- Weight
- Off-road capability
Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 1.477 mm
Length : 2.165 mm
Seat : 780 mm
Weight : 192 kg
Length : 2.165 mm
Seat : 780 mm
Weight : 192 kg
Wheelbase: 1.560 mm
Length : 2.255 mm Height : 1.485 mm
Seat : 860 mm
Weight : 238 (max: 440 ) kg
Length : 2.255 mm Height : 1.485 mm
Seat : 860 mm
Weight : 238 (max: 440 ) kg
Engine
Motor type unknown 1 Cylinder
Displacement: 652 ccm
Hub: 83 mm
Hole: 100 mm
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 5
Displacement: 652 ccm
Hub: 83 mm
Hole: 100 mm
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 5
Motor design: V2 LC8 4-stroke 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.195 ccm
Hub: 69 mm
Hole: 105 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: X-Ring Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 1.195 ccm
Hub: 69 mm
Hole: 105 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: X-Ring Kette
Aisles: 6
Performance
Maximum speed: 170 km/h
Performance: 48 HP at 6.500 U/Min
Torque: 60 NM bei 5.000 U/Min Tank contents: 14 Litre
Performance: 48 HP at 6.500 U/Min
Torque: 60 NM bei 5.000 U/Min Tank contents: 14 Litre
Maximum speed: 246 km/h
Performance: 150 HP at 9.500 U/Min
Torque: 125 NM bei 7.500 U/Min Tank contents: 23 Litre
Consumption: 6 l
Reach: 411 km
Performance: 150 HP at 9.500 U/Min
Torque: 125 NM bei 7.500 U/Min Tank contents: 23 Litre
Consumption: 6 l
Reach: 411 km
Chassis
Frame type:
Bridges (steel)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm
Bridges (steel)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm
Frame type:
Tubular space frame (chrome-molybdenum steel) Front suspension:
Upside-down fork, Ø 48 mm (travel 190 mm) Rear suspension:
Central strut, directly hinged (travel 190 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm made of aluminium Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR 19
Rear tyres: 170/60 ZR 17
Tubular space frame (chrome-molybdenum steel) Front suspension:
Upside-down fork, Ø 48 mm (travel 190 mm) Rear suspension:
Central strut, directly hinged (travel 190 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm made of aluminium Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR 19
Rear tyres: 170/60 ZR 17
Brakes
Rear brake
Disk
Disk
Front brake
Double disc, radially bolted 4-piston fixed caliper, Brembo, floating brake calipers (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc with two-piston fixed caliper (∅ 267 mm)
Double disc, radially bolted 4-piston fixed caliper, Brembo, floating brake calipers (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc with two-piston fixed caliper (∅ 267 mm)
Conclusion
The KTM 1190 Adventure is rather the craftsman among the adventure bikes. Practical, useful, but not suitable for opera. It has a lot of Ducati's Multistrada, more so than from the BMW GS series. Because of the very special engine design, it is not the ideal all-rounder, nor does it want to be.If you are looking for a sporty, rough adventure bike and bring the physical prerequisites, you have a good alternative to the model student from Germany and certainly does nothing wrong.
The test bike was provided to us by Motorrad Ruser.
