| General |
| Year | 2007 | 2005 - 06 |
| Colours | Alpine White Non-Metallic, White Aluminum Matt Metallic | - |
| Make Model | BMW R 1200GS Adventure | KTM 950 Adventure |
| Dimensions |
| Seat Height | 890 - 910 mm / 35.0 - 35.8 in | 880 mm / 34.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 1507 mm / 59.3 in | 1570 mm / 61.8 in |
| Ground Clearance | - | 316 mm / 12.4 in |
| Height | 1450 mm / 57.1 in (excl. mirrors) | - |
| Length | 2210 mm / 87.0 in | - |
| Width | 915 mm / 36.0 in (incl. mirrors) | 950 mm / 37.4 in |
| Weights & Capacities |
| Dry Weight | 223 kg / 492 lbs | 198 kg / 426.5 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 33 Litres / 8.7 US gal | 22 Litres / 5.8 gal |
| Performance |
| Top Speed | 193 km/h / 120 mph | 139.9 mph / 225 km/h |
| Max Power | 73 kW / 98 hp @ 7000 rpm | 98 hp / 71.4 kW @ 8000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 115 Nm / 11.7 kgf-m / 84.8 ft-lbs @ 5500 rpm | 95 Nm / 70.1 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm |
| Power-to-Weight Ratio | 0.4484 HP/kg | - |
| Standing Start 0-1000 m | 24.7 sec / 190.5 km/h / 1118 mph | - |
| Standing Start ¼ Mile | 12.9 sec / 170.7 km/h / 106 mph | 12.1 sec / 115 mph |
| Engine |
| Engine Type | Two cylinder boxer | - |
| Stroke | 4 | - |
| Displacement | 1170 cc / 71.4 in. | 942 cc / 57.4 cu-in |
| Engine Detail | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, 75°V-twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Fuel System | Injection. Electronic fuel injection | - |
| Bore x Stroke | 101 x 73 mm | 100 x 60 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Cooling System | Air/oil cooled | Liquid cooling |
| Engine Oil Specification | - | Synthetic, 15w-50 |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.3 L/100 km / 15.7 km/l / 36.9 US mpg | 39.8 mpg |
| Fuel Induction | Electronic intake pipe injection/digital engine management: BMS-K with overrun fuel cut off, dual ignition | Constant-pressure carburetor Ø 43mm |
| Fuel Reserve | 4L / 1.1 US gal | - |
| Ignition | BMS-K | Denso battery ignition |
| Lubrication | - | Pressure lubrication with 2 Eaton pumps |
| Spark Plug | - | NGK, NGK CR 8 EK |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Valve System | 2 | - |
| EV Specifics |
| Battery Capacity | Battery 12 V / 14 Ah, maintenance-free | - |
| Drivetrain |
| Clutch | Single plate dry clutch, ∅180 mm, hydraulically operated | Adventure - Silver/Black or Orange/Black / Adventure S - Orange/Black |
| Final Drive | Shaft | Chain, 17-42 |
| Gear Ratios | 1st 1.583 / 2nd 1.259 / 3rd 1.033 / 4th 0.903 / 5th 0.903 / 6th 0.805:1 | 1st gear 35:12, 2nd gear 32:15, 3rd gear 30:18, 4th gear 27:20, 5th gear 27:2, 6th gear 26:27 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | - |
| Transmission / Drive | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Chassis |
| Frame Type | Tubular space frame, engine load-bearing | Chromium-molybdenum tubular space frame, powder-coated |
| Suspension - Front | Telelever, stanchion ∅41mm, central spring strut, spring preload 9 times mechanically adjustable. | WP-Upside-down 48 Multi Adjuster |
| Suspension - Rear | Die-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 - PDS with hydraulic spring preload |
| Rake | - | 26.6° |
| Trail | 101 mm / 4.0 in | 119 mm / 4.7 in |
| Wheel Travel - Front | 210 mm / 8.3 in | 210 mm / 8.2 in |
| Wheel Travel - Rear | 220 mm / 8.7 in | 210 mm / 8.2 in |
| Electrical Systems |
| Alternator | Alternator three-phase alternator 720 W | - |
| Wheels & Brakes |
| Brakes - Front Diameter (mm) | 305 mm | - |
| Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm) | 265 mm | - |
| Brakes - Front Diameter (in.) | 12.0 inches | - |
| Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.) | 10.4 inches | - |
| Brakes - Front | 2 x 305mm discs, 4 piston caliper | 2x 300mm discs 2 piston calipers |
| Brakes - Rear | Single 265 mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single 240mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Rims - Front | 2.50 x 19 | - |
| Rims - Rear | 4.00 x 17 | - |
| Tyres - Front | 110/80 ZR19 | 90/90 -21 |
| Tyres - Rear | 150/70 ZR17 | 150/70 -18 |