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BMW R1250GS vs KTM 1090 Adventure

BMW R1250GS vs KTM 1090 Adventure side by side: power, weight, seat height, tank, range, A2 licence and prices. Model years: 2019-2023 and 2017-2019.

Key differences

More power: BMW R1250GS (100 vs 92 kW)
Weights are not directly comparable: BMW R1250GS - 249 kg (kerb weight); KTM 1090 Adventure - 230 kg (wet or dry not stated).
Lower seat: BMW R1250GS (850 vs 890 mm)

Specs	BMW R1250GS	KTM 1090 Adventure
Years	2019-2023	2017-2019
Type	Adventure	Adventure
Licence	Full A only	Full A only
Engine	1254 cc, 2 cyl.	1050 cc, 2 cyl.
Power	100 kW / 134 bhp (best value)	92 kW / 123 bhp
Torque	143 Nm at 6250 rpm	-
Weight	249 kg (kerb weight)	230 kg (wet or dry not stated)
Seat height	850 mm (low seat 820 mm)	890 mm
Suspension travel	front 190 mm, rear 200 mm	no data
Max load	no data	no data
ABS	ABS	ABS
Drive / gearbox	shaft, manual	chain, manual
Tank	20 l	23 l (best value)
Fuel use	52 mpg (5.4 l/100 km) (best value)	45 mpg (6.3 l/100 km)
Range on one tank	200 miles	200 miles
Used price (estimate)	£11,500 - £14,100	£8,700 - £9,600

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BMW R1250GS: Watch out

Expensive parts
Top-heavy when stopped
Popular with thieves
Tall seat: 850 mm or more - see "Will your feet reach the ground?"
Heavy: 230 kg or more

KTM 1090 Adventure: Watch out

Tall seat: 850 mm or more - see "Will your feet reach the ground?"
Heavy: 230 kg or more

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Specs from makers and test sources; prices are estimates. Check the bike you buy.