Ktm 1090 Adventure vs Bmw R 1250 Gs
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ktm 1090 Adventure vs Bmw R 1250 Gs. Ktm 1090 Adventure: 125 hp @ 9,500 rpm hp, 229 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 210 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Bmw R 1250 Gs: 136 hp @ 7,750 rpm hp, 249 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 220 km/h, Motoryk rating 9.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Ktm 1090 Adventure
Bmw R 1250 Gs
Horsepower (hp)
125 hp
136 hp
Torque (Nm)
111 Nm
143 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
210 km/h
220 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
229 kg
249 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
125 hp @ 9,500 rpm
136 hp @ 7,750 rpm
Torque
111 Nm @ 7,750 rpm
143 Nm @ 6,250 rpm
Top Speed
210 km/h (estimated)
220 km/h
Weight
229 kg (wet/curb weight)
249 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18.2 km/L typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18.2 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Ktm 1090 Adventure
7.8/10
"Brilliant adventure bike — but budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection."
Pros
+Addictive LC8 engine character
+Genuinely capable off-road
+Sharp, adjustable suspension
Cons
−Electrical gremlins well documented
−Throttle body issues common
−Fuel range disappoints touring riders
Bmw R 1250 Gs
9.0/10
"The adventure benchmark that justifies every penny, used or new."
Pros
+ShiftCam engine genuinely exceptional
+Electronics suite actually works
+Bulletproof long-term reliability
Cons
−Stubbornly expensive used market
−Heavy at low speeds
−Challenging for shorter riders
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