BMW G 650 GS versus KTM 690 Enduro R

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
BMW

BMW G 650 GS

Adventure
KTM

KTM 690 Enduro R

Enduro

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2011 bis 2016
Built von 2009 bis 2024~
RRP
RRP 12.499 €
Pros:
  • light and manoeuvrable
  • uncomplicated
  • favorable consumption
  • solid workmanship
  • enough space for passenger
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:
  • radiates little emotion
Cons:
  • Spartan display

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.477 mm
Length :
2.165 mm
Seat :
780 mm
Weight :
192 kg
Wheelbase: 1.502 mm
Seat :
910 mm
Weight :
156 (max: 350 ) kg

Engine

Motor type unknown 1 Cylinder
Displacement: 652 ccm
Hub: 83 mm
Hole: 100 mm
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 5
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: 170 km/h
Performance: 48 HP at 6.500 U/Min
Torque: 60 NM bei 5.000 U/Min
Tank contents: 14 Litre
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:
Bridges (steel)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm
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

Rear brake
Disk
Front brake
Brembo two-piston floating caliper, brake disc ( 300 mm) Rear brake
1-piston floating caliper ( 240 mm)