Bmw G 650 Gs vs Ktm Adventure 640
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw G 650 Gs vs Ktm Adventure 640. Bmw G 650 Gs: 53 hp @ 6,500 rpm hp, 186 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 165 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.0/10. Ktm Adventure 640: 54 hp @ 7,000 rpm hp, 193 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 170 km/h (estimated; note: varies by year and gearing), Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bmw G 650 Gs
Ktm Adventure 640
Horsepower (hp)
53 hp
54 hp
Torque (Nm)
60 Nm
60 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
165 km/h
170 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
186 kg
193 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
53 hp @ 6,500 rpm
54 hp @ 7,000 rpm
Torque
60 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
60 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
Top Speed
165 km/h
170 km/h (estimated; note: varies by year and gearing)
Weight
186 kg (wet/curb weight)
193 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km (approximately 22 km/L, typical real-world average)
4.5–5.5 L/100km (approximately 18–22 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Bmw G 650 Gs
7.0/10
"A solid, no-nonsense adventure bike if you buy carefully."
Pros
+Lightweight, easy to manage
+Simple, robust Rotax engine
+Excellent low-speed torque
Cons
−Fuel pump failures common
−Subframe cracking under abuse
−Bland, uninspiring on tarmac
Ktm Adventure 640
7.5/10
"A rewarding analog adventure bike that demands respect and regular maintenance."
Pros
+Exceptional off-road capability
+Characterful LC4 engine
+Lightweight and flickable
Cons
−Notorious frame cracking issues
−Carb cold-start frustrations
−Vibration fatigue on motorways
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