BMW G 650 GS versus KTM 790 Adventure

BMW G 650 GS

Adventure

KTM 790 Adventure

Reise-Enduro

Used test of the small single-cylinder GS from 2012

We test a used BMW G 650 GS from 2012 and show you in this video what strengths and weaknesses the "little GS" has. With test drive, acceleration, technology and pros & cons etc. Test categories: 02:40 - Dimensions of the BMW G 650GS 03:49 - Cockpit... weiter

BMW G 650 GS im Test

Gallery

Mid-range travel enduro with strong equipment

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KTM 790 Adventure im Test

Gallery

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2011 bis 2016

Built von 2019 bis 2025~

RRP

RRP 11.990 €

Ausführliches Test-Video von Motorradtest.de

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Competitors

Pros:

light and manoeuvrable
uncomplicated
favorable consumption
solid workmanship
enough space for passenger

Pros:

Engine not as bumpy as it used to be
decent performance for a lot of riding fun
Lean angle sensors with cornering ABS
Modern TFT colour display
Plenty of space for driver and passenger

Cons:

radiates little emotion

Cons:

Quickshifter only for an extra charge
Suspension not adjustable

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.477 mm
Length : 2.165 mm
Seat : 780 mm
Weight : 192 kg

Wheelbase: 1.509 mm
Length : 2.260 mm Height : 1.375 mm
Seat : 840 mm until : 860 mm
Weight : 216 (max: 450 ) kg

Engine

Motor type unknown 1 Cylinder
Displacement: 652 ccm
Hub: 83 mm
Hole: 100 mm
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 5

Motor design: 2-cylinder, 4-stroke, in-line engine 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 799 ccm
Hub: 66 mm
Hole: 88 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: 205 km/h
Performance: 95 HP at 8.000 U/Min
Torque: 87 NM bei 6.600 U/Min

Tank contents: 20 Litre
Consumption: 4 l
Reach: 476 km

Chassis

Frame type:
Bridges (steel)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm

Frame type:
Chrome Molybdenum Steel Frame (Steel)

Front suspension:
WP APEX Upside-Down Ø 43 mm (travel 200 mm)

Rear suspension:
WP APEX Monoshock (travel 200 mm)
Rear suspension:
Aluminum two-arm swingarm

Tyres at the front: 21 inch 90mm wide
Rear tyres: 18 inch 150mm wide

Brakes

Rear brake
Disk

Front brake
2x radially mounted four-piston brake caliper (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Two-piston brake caliper, floating bearing (∅ 260 mm)

Conclusion - what sticks

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