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2016 BMW R 1200 RS vs 2015 KTM 1290 Super Adventure

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

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Comparing 2 motorcycles
2016 BMW R 1200 RS 2016 BMW R 1200 RS

All-Round

Engine
Two cylinder boxer, two-stroke
Power
N/A
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
520.3 pounds
2015 KTM 1290 Super Adventure 2015 KTM 1290 Super Adventure

All-Round

Engine
V2, four-stroke
Power
N/A
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
504.9 pounds
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Full Specifications
General
CommentsSwitchable ABS.Small windscreen. Ride-by-wire system.
ColoursLupin Blue/Light Metallic Grey, Granite Grey Metallic MatteWhite
Dimensions
Ground Clearance (mm)-220 mm
Ground Clearance (in.)-8.7 inches
Seat Heigth -Alternate (in.)-34.4 inches
Wheelbase (in.)60.1 inches61.4 inches
Wheelbase (mm)1,527 mm1,560 mm
Width (in.)36.4 inches-
Seat Heigth -Alternate (mm)-875 mm
Height (mm)1,273 mm-
Length (in.)86.7 inches-
Length (mm)2,202 mm-
Seat Height (mm)820 mm860 mm
Seat Height (in.)32.3 inches33.9 inches
Height (in.)50.1 inches-
Width (mm)925 mm-
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (lbs.)520.3 pounds-
Dry Weight (lbs.)436.5 pounds504.9 pounds
Wet Weight (kg)236.0 kg-
Fuel Capacity (gal.)4.76 gallons7.93 gallons
Fuel Capacity (l)18.00 litres30.00 litres
Dry Weight (kg)198229
Performance
Max Torque125.00 Nm (12.7 kgf-m or 92.2 ft.lbs) @ 6500 Revolutions">RPM-
Power-to-Weight Ratio0.6231 HP/kg0.6987 HP/kg
Engine
Bore x Stroke (in,)4.0 x 2.9 inches4.3 x 3.0 inches
Bore x Stroke (mm)101.0 x 73.0 mm108.0 x 75.0 mm
Engine TypeTwo cylinder boxer, two-strokeV2, four-stroke
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)-
Fuel Reserve (l)3.00 litres-
CO295.1 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)-
Fuel Reserve (gal.)0.79 gallons-
Engine Detail-75° V arrangement
Fuel SystemInjection. Electronic intake pipe injectionInjection
Compression Ratio12.5:1-
Engine LubricationWet sumpForced oil lubrication with 3 rotor pumps
Fuel Consumption4.10 litres/100 km (24.4 km/l or 57.37 mpg)-
Ignition-Contactless, controlled, fully electronic ignition system with digital ignition timing adjustment
StarterElectricElectric
Valve System4-
Drivetrain
ClutchOil lubricated clutch, hydraulically operatedPASC anti-hopping clutch/ hydraulically operated
Final DriveShaft drive (cardan)Chain
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
Primary DriveConstant mesh5/8 x 5/16 X Ring. Primary drive: 40:76.
Chassis
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)140 mm200 mm
Trail (in.)4.5 inches-
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)5.5 inches7.9 inches
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)5.5 inches7.9 inches
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)140 mm200 mm
Trail (mm)115 mm-
Frame TypeTwo-section frame, front- and bolted on rear frame, load-bearing engineTubular space frame made from chrome molybdenum steel, powder-coated
Suspension - FrontTelescopic Upside-Down forkWP Semi-active Suspension USD ? 48 mm
Suspension - RearCast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad ParaleverWP Semi-active Suspension PDS Monoshock
Rake27.7°26.0°
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.)10.9 inches10.5 inches
Brakes - Front Diameter (in.)12.6 inches12.6 inches
Brakes - Front Diameter (mm)320 mm320 mm
Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm)276 mm267 mm
Brakes - FrontDouble disc. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers.Double disc. ABS. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted.
Brakes - RearSingle disc. Floating disc. Two-piston calipers.Single disc. ABS. Two-piston calipers.
RimsCast aluminum wheels-
Tyres - Front120/70-17-
Tyres - Rear180/55-17-
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