2011 BMW R 1200GS Adventure vs 2026 KTM 690 Enduro R

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2011 BMW R 1200GS Adventure 2011 BMW R 1200GS Adventure

Enduro / Off-Road

Engine
Two cylinder boxer, two-stroke
Power
81 kW / 110 hp @ 7750 rpm
Top Speed
193 km/h / 120 mph
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
CommentsPower Steering-
Year20112026
ColoursYellow, grey-
Make ModelBMW R 1200GS AdventureKTM 690 Enduro R
Dimensions
Ground Clearance (in.)50.3 inches-
Ground Clearance (mm)1,278 mm-
Height (in.)60.0 inches-
Height (mm)1,525 mm-
Length (in.)88.2 inches-
Length (mm)2,240 mm-
Seat Height (mm)890 mm-
StorageFront Rack Capacity 100 lbs / 45.4 kg. Rear Rack Capacity 50 lbs / 22.7 kg. Towing Capacity 1,050 lbs / 476.3 kg-
Wheelbase (in.)59.4 inches-
Wheelbase (mm)1,510 mm-
Width (in.)39.0 inches-
Width (mm)990 mm-
Seat Height (in.)35.0 inches-
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-
Length2210 mm / 87.0 in-
Width915 mm / 36.0 in-
Weights & Capacities
Dry Weight (kg)223-
Dry Weight (lbs.)491.6 pounds-
Fuel Capacity (l)33.00 litres-
Wet Weight (kg)256.0 kg162
Wet Weight (lbs.)564.4 pounds-
Fuel Capacity (gal.)8.72 gallons-
Dry Weight223 kg / 492 lbs-
Fuel Capacity33 L / 8.7 US gal13.3 Litres / 3.5 US gal
Wet Weight256 kg / 564 lbs (road ready, fully fueled )162 kg / 357 lbs
Performance
Top Speed193 km/h / 120 mph-
Max Power81 kW / 110 hp @ 7750 rpm79 hp / 58.1 kW
Max Torque120 Nm / 12.2 kgf-m / 88 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm73 Nm / 54 lb-ft
Power-to-Weight Ratio0.4871 HP/kg-
Standing Start ¼ Mile12.6 sec-
Engine
Bore x Stroke (in,)4.0 x 2.9 inches-
Bore x Stroke (mm)101.0 x 73.0 mm-
CO2106.7 CO-
Displacement (cc)1170.00 cc-
Fuel Reserve (gal.)1.06 gallons-
Engine TypeTwo cylinder boxer, two-stroke-
Fuel ControlDOHC-
Fuel Reserve (l)4.00 litres-
Displacement (ci)71.39 cubic inches-
Displacement1170 cc / 71.4 cub in.692.7 cc / 42.27 cu in
Engine DetailFour stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, DOHC, 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 Ratio12.0:1-
Cooling SystemAir/oil cooledLiquid cooled
EmissionsClosed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-3-
Engine LubricationDry sump-
ExhaustClosed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-3Stainless steel primary and secondary silencer
Exhaust managementFully-controlled three-way catalytic converter-
Fuel Consumption6.3 L/100 km / 15.7 km/l / 36.9 US mpg-
Fuel InductionBMS-K+, 50mm Throttle butterfly diaKeihin EFI (throttle body 50 mm)
Fuel Reserve4L / 1.1 US gal-
IgnitionBMS-K / electricKeihin EMS with RBW, double ignition
Lubrication System-Pressure lubrication with 2 oil pumps
StarterElectricElectric
Valve System4-
Drivetrain
ClutchSingle-plate dry clutch, ∅180mmPASC slipper clutch, hydraulically operated
Final DriveShaftChain, 520 X-ring
Gear Ratios1st 2.375 / 2nd 1.696 / 3rd 1.296 / 4th 0.065 / 5th 0.939 / 6th 0.848:1-
Gearbox6-speed-
Primary DriveAutomatic CVT with EBS, Hi/Lo Range and Reverse. 2/4 WD + Diff Lock-
Transmission / Drive6 Speed6-Speed
Chassis
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)10.0 inches-
Trail (mm)89 mm-
Trail (in.)3.5 inches-
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)254 mm-
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)10.0 inches-
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)210 mm-
Frame TypeTubular steel frame, load-bearing power unitChromium-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
Rake25.7°-
SeatRemovable Passenger Seat and Optional 3-in-1 Versatility-
Steering Head Angle-62.3°
Subframe-Self-supporting plastic tank
Trail101 mm / 3.97 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
Electrical SystemAlternator three-phase alternator 720 W Battery 12 V / 14 Ah, maintenance-free-
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 - Front2x ∅305mm Discs, 4 piston caliper, Optional: BMW Motorrad Integral ABSSingle 300 mm disc, Brembo 2 piston floating caliper
Brakes - RearSingle ∅265mm disc, 2 piston caliper, Optional: BMW Motorrad Integral ABSSingle 240 mm disc, Brembo single piston floating caliper
ABS-Bosch 9.1 MP (incl. Cornering ABS and offroad mode, disengageable)
RimsCross-spoke wheels-
Tyres - Front110/80 ZR1990/90 -21
Tyres - Rear150/70 ZR17140/80 -18
Wheels - Front2.50 x 19"Spoked wheels with aluminum rims, 1.85 x 21″
Wheels - Rear4.00 x 17"Spoked wheels with aluminum rims, 2.50 x 18″