Ktm 1190 Adventure vs Bmw R 1200 Gs
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ktm 1190 Adventure vs Bmw R 1200 Gs. Ktm 1190 Adventure: 150 hp @ 9,500 rpm hp, 229 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 220 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 8.0/10. Bmw R 1200 Gs: 125 hp @ 7,750 rpm hp, 238 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 200 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Ktm 1190 Adventure
Bmw R 1200 Gs
Horsepower (hp)
150 hp
125 hp
Torque (Nm)
123 Nm
125 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
220 km/h
200 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
229 kg
238 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
150 hp @ 9,500 rpm
125 hp @ 7,750 rpm
Torque
123 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
125 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
220 km/h (estimated)
200 km/h
Weight
229 kg (wet/curb weight)
238 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.0–7.5 L/100km (real-world average, varies with riding style)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18.2 km/L, real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Ktm 1190 Adventure
8.0/10
"A serious adventure bike that punishes neglect but rewards careful ownership."
Pros
+Brutal V-twin torque delivery
+Excellent real-world dynamics
+Strong parts availability
Cons
−Subframe cracks under stress
−Bevel drive service expensive
−Fuel pump reliability concerns
Bmw R 1200 Gs
8.5/10
"The benchmark adventure bike that still embarrasses newer rivals daily."
Pros
+Bulletproof long-distance capability
+Exceptional wind protection
+Strong resale value retention
Cons
−Expensive dealer servicing costs
−Heavy below 30mph
−ESA electronics fail expensively
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