Bmw G 450 X vs Ktm Adventure 990 Smt
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw G 450 X vs Ktm Adventure 990 Smt. Bmw G 450 X: 52 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 118 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 160 km/h, Motoryk rating 6.5/10. Ktm Adventure 990 Smt: 113 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 229 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 210 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.2/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bmw G 450 X
Ktm Adventure 990 Smt
Horsepower (hp)
52 hp
113 hp
Torque (Nm)
43 Nm
100 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
160 km/h
210 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
118 kg
229 kg
Type
Supermoto
Supermoto
Horsepower
52 hp @ 9,000 rpm
113 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
43 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
100 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
160 km/h
210 km/h
Weight
118 kg (wet/curb weight)
229 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km (estimated real-world average)
6.5–7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
Yes
Individual Reviews
Bmw G 450 X
6.5/10
"Rewarding but high-maintenance — buy cheap or walk away."
Pros
+Razor-sharp supermoto handling
+Exotic BMW ownership experience
+Strong power-to-weight ratio
Cons
−Parts availability genuinely terrible
−Notorious 4k rpm flat spot
−Runs excessively hot
Ktm Adventure 990 Smt
8.2/10
"Buy a good one and you'll never want to sell it."
Pros
+LC8 V-twin is sublime
+Genuinely versatile daily weapon
+Excellent chassis feedback
Cons
−Punishing if neglected
−Suspension soft stock
−Dealer support inconsistent
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