BMW R nineT versus KTM 690 Enduro R

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
BMW

BMW R nineT

Retro
KTM

KTM 690 Enduro R

Enduro

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2014 bis 2023
Built von 2009 bis 2024~
RRP 17.050 €
RRP 12.499 €
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Pros:
  • pretty to look at
  • purist
  • cool driving experience
  • Numerous customizing options
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:
  • Price
  • nothing for giants
Cons:
  • Spartan display

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.487 mm
Length :
2.220 mm Height : 1.265 mm
Seat :
803 mm until : 805 mm
Weight :
222 (max: 430 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.502 mm
Seat :
910 mm
Weight :
156 (max: 350 ) kg

Engine

Motor design: Boxer 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.170 ccm
Hub: 73 mm
Hole: 101 mm
Cooling: Öl-Luft
Drive: Kardan
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: 220 km/h
Performance: 110 HP at 7.750 U/Min
Torque: 116 NM bei 6.000 U/Min
Tank contents: 18 Litre
Consumption:
5 l
Reach:
340 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:
Space tube, motor supporting (steel)
Front suspension:
Upside-Down 45 mm (travel 120 mm)
Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 120 mm)
Rear suspension:
Paralever
Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR 17
Rear tyres: 180/55 ZR 17
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 ( 320 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)

Conclusion - what's stuck?

The R nineT is not only fun to drive, but also looks great! And it is probably this combination that makes the bike so desirable for motorcycle fans worldwide right from the start.
BMW describes it as follows: "Design your motorcycle, design your life." It also has a lot to do with lifestyle and so the nineT leaves hardly any customizer wishes unfulfilled in terms of diversity. It is the basis for deep individualizations, which sets the machine apart from the competition. In addition to the already diverse model and design variants, there are plenty of Customizing accessories, so everyone can make their own roadster dream come true. Even the on-board electronics are designed with numerous interfaces in such a way that changes do not represent a major hurdle.

Even if the NineT is purist in almost all respects, it does not do so in terms of price. Not at all when you make the most of the numerous possibilities for change to realize your own exclusive dream bike. But individuality always has your price. However, the success proves BMW right again in this case, because the BMW R NineT is so popular that one should expect extremely long delivery times.

Das Testmotorrad wurde uns freundlicher Weise von Motorrad Ruser zur Verfügung gestellt.









Price/Availability/
Colours/years of construction

  • Price: 15,350 Euro
  • Used: from 9,500 Euro
  • Years of construction: since 2014
  • Colour:Blackstorm metallic, Blackstorm metallic Vintage (+980 €), Marsrot/Cosmicblue (+1100 €), Pollux/Aluminium (+980 €)
  • Other model variants: Pure, Scrambler, Urban GS

The test motorcycle was kindly provided by Motorrad Ruser.