Ktm Adventure 1050 vs Bmw R 1200 Gs
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ktm Adventure 1050 vs Bmw R 1200 Gs. Ktm Adventure 1050: 95 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 218 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 210 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer did not officially publish a top speed figure), Motoryk rating 7.8/10. 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 Adventure 1050
Bmw R 1200 Gs
Horsepower (hp)
95 hp
125 hp
Torque (Nm)
100 Nm
125 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
210 km/h
200 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
218 kg
238 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
95 hp @ 8,000 rpm
125 hp @ 7,750 rpm
Torque
100 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
125 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
210 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer did not officially publish a top speed figure)
200 km/h
Weight
218 kg (wet/curb weight)
238 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L, real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18.2 km/L, real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Ktm Adventure 1050
7.8/10
"A brilliant overlooked adventure bike that rewards patient, informed buyers."
Pros
+Underrated LC8 engine pulls strong
+Excellent highway stability
+Cheaper than 1190/1290 alternatives
Cons
−Fuel system issues need checking
−WP suspension setup finicky
−Screen vibration above 80mph
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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