2009 BMW R 1200GS Adventure vs 2026 KTM 690 Enduro R

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2009 BMW R 1200GS Adventure 2009 BMW R 1200GS Adventure

Enduro / Off-Road

Engine
Two cylinder boxer
Power
73 kW / 98 hp @ 7000 rpm
Top Speed
200.0 km/h
Weight
564.4 pounds
2026 KTM 690 Enduro R 2026 KTM 690 Enduro R

Enduro / Off-Road

Engine
Single cylinder, 4-stroke, SOHC, 4-valve
Power
79 hp / 58.1 kW
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
162 kg / 357 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year20092026
ColoursMagma red, Magnesium metallic matt-
Make ModelBMW R 1200GS AdventureKTM 690 Enduro R
Dimensions
Seat Height (in.)35.8 inches-
Length (mm)2,240 mm-
Length (in.)88.2 inches-
Width (mm)990 mm-
Width (in.)39.0 inches-
Wheelbase (mm)1,510 mm-
Wheelbase (in.)59.4 inches-
Seat Height (mm)910 mm-
Seat Heigth -Alternate (in.)35.0 inches-
Seat Heigth -Alternate (mm)890 mm-
Seat Height890 - 910 mm / 35.0 - 35.8 in935 mm / 36.8 in
Wheelbase1507 mm / 59.3 in1506 mm / 59.3 in
Ground Clearance-265 mm / 10.4 in
Height1450 mm / 57.1 in (excl. mirrors)-
Length2210 mm / 87.0 in-
Width915 mm / 36.0 in (incl. mirrors)-
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (lbs.)564.4 pounds-
Dry Weight (kg)223-
Wet Weight (kg)256.0 kg162
Fuel Capacity (gal.)8.72 gallons-
Dry Weight (lbs.)491.6 pounds-
Fuel Capacity (l)33.00 litres-
Dry Weight223 kg / 492 lbs-
Fuel Capacity33 Litres / 8.7 US gal13.3 Litres / 3.5 US gal
Wet Weight256 kg / 564.4 lbs162 kg / 357 lbs
Performance
Top Speed (mph.)124.3 mph-
Top Speed (km/h)200.0 km/h-
Top Speed193 km/h / 120 mph-
Max Power73 kW / 98 hp @ 7000 rpm79 hp / 58.1 kW
Max Torque115 Nm / 11.7 kgf-m / 84.8 ft-lbs @ 5500 rpm73 Nm / 54 lb-ft
Power-to-Weight Ratio0.4630 HP/kg-
Standing Start 0-1000 m24.7 sec / 190.5 km/h / 1118 mph-
Standing Start ¼ Mile12.9 sec / 170.7 km/h / 106 mph-
Engine
Bore x Stroke (mm)101.0 x 73.0 mm-
Bore x Stroke (in,)4.0 x 2.9 inches-
Stroke4-
Displacement (cc)1170.00 cc-
Displacement (ci)71.39 cubic inches-
Engine TypeTwo cylinder boxer-
Fuel ControlSOHC-
Fuel Reserve (gal.)1.06 gallons-
Fuel Reserve (l)4.00 litres-
Displacement1170 cc / 71.4 in.692.7 cc / 42.27 cu in
Engine DetailFour stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 4 valves per cylinderSingle cylinder, 4-stroke, SOHC, 4-valve
Fuel SystemInjection. Electronic intake pipe injection/BMS-K digital engine management with overrun fuel cut-off, twin spark ignition-
Bore x Stroke101 x 73 mm-
Compression Ratio11.0:1-
Cooling SystemAir/oil cooledLiquid cooled
ExhaustClosed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-3Stainless steel primary and secondary silencer
Fuel Consumption6.3 L/100 km / 15.7 km/l / 36.9 US mpg-
Fuel InductionElectronic intake pipe injection/digital engine management: BMS-K with overrun fuel cut off, dual ignitionKeihin EFI (throttle body 50 mm)
Fuel Reserve4L / 1.1 US gal-
IgnitionBMS-KKeihin EMS with RBW, double ignition
Lubrication System-Pressure lubrication with 2 oil pumps
StarterElectricElectric
Valve System4-
EV Specifics
Battery CapacityBattery 12 V / 14 Ah, maintenance-free-
Drivetrain
ClutchSingle plate dry clutch, ∅180 mm, hydraulically operatedPASC slipper clutch, hydraulically operated
Final DriveShaftChain, 520 X-ring
Gear Ratios1st 1.583 / 2nd 1.259 / 3rd 1.033 / 4th 0.903 / 5th 0.903 / 6th 0.805:1-
Gearbox6-speed-
Transmission / Drive6 Speed 6-Speed
Chassis
Trail (in.)3.5 inches-
Trail (mm)89 mm-
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)8.3 inches-
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)210 mm-
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)8.7 inches-
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)220 mm-
Frame TypeTubular space frame, engine load-bearingChromium-molybdenum-steel trellis frame, powder coated
Suspension - FrontTelelever, stanchion ∅41mm, central spring strut, spring preload 9 times mechanically adjustable.WP USD XPLOR 48 forks, compression and rebound adjustable
Suspension - RearDie-cast aluminium single-sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever, WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable to continuously variable levels by means of handwheel, rebound damping adjustable.WP XPLOR shock absorber with Pro-Lever linkage, preload adjuster
Rake24.8°-
Steering Head Angle-62.3°
Subframe-Self-supporting plastic tank
Trail101 mm / 4.0 in120 mm / 4.7 in
Wheel Travel - Front210 mm / 8.3 in265 mm / 10.4 in
Wheel Travel - Rear220 mm / 8.7 in250 mm / 9.8 in
Electrical Systems
AlternatorAlternator three-phase alternator 720 W-
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm)265 mm-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.)10.4 inches-
Brakes - Front Diameter (mm)305 mm-
Brakes - Front Diameter (in.)12.0 inches-
Brakes - Front2 x 305mm discs, 4 piston caliperSingle 300 mm disc, Brembo 2 piston floating caliper
Brakes - RearSingle 265 mm disc, 2 piston caliperSingle 240 mm disc, Brembo single piston floating caliper
ABS-Bosch 9.1 MP (incl. Cornering ABS and offroad mode, disengageable)
Rims - Front2.50 x 19-
Rims - Rear4.00 x 17-
Tyres - Front110/80 ZR1990/90 -21
Tyres - Rear150/70 ZR17140/80 -18
Wheels - Front-Spoked wheels with aluminum rims, 1.85 x 21″
Wheels - Rear-Spoked wheels with aluminum rims, 2.50 x 18″