| General |
| Year | 2006 | 2007 |
| Make Model | BMW R 1200GS | KTM 990 Adventure |
| Dimensions |
| Seat Height | 895 - 915 mm / 35.2 - 36.0 in | 860 mm / 33.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 1507 mm / 59.3 in | - |
| Ground Clearance | - | 261 mm / 9.0 in |
| Height | 1450 mm / 57.1 in (excl. mirrors) | - |
| Length | 2210 mm / 87.0 in | - |
| Width | 915 mm / 36.0 in (incl. mirrors) | - |
| Weights & Capacities |
| Dry Weight | 199 kg / 439 lbs | 209 kg / 460.7 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 20 Litres / 5.2 US gal | 19.5 Litres / 5.1 gal |
| Wet Weight | 225 kg / 496 lbs | - |
| Performance |
| Top Speed | 213 km/h / 132 mph | 211.0 km/h |
| Max Power | 72 kW / 98 hp @ 7000 rpm | 96.5 hp / 70.5 kW @ 8500 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 | 0.4986 HP/kg | - |
| Standing Start 0-1000 m | 23.3 sec / 207 km/h / 129 mph | - |
| Standing Start ¼ Mile | 12.3 sec / 181.5 km/h / 112.8 mph | 11.7 sec |
| Engine |
| Stroke | 4 | - |
| Engine Type | Twin | - |
| Displacement | 1170 cc / 71.4 in. | 999.8 cc / 60.9 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 intake pipe injection/digital engine management: BMS-K with overrun fuel cut-off, dual ignition | - |
| Bore x Stroke | 101 x 73 mm | 101 x 62.4mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.5;1 |
| Cooling System | Air/oil cooled | Liquid cooling |
| Engine Oil Specification | - | Motorex, SAE 10W-50 |
| Exhaust | - | Twin stainless steel silencer with regulated catalytic converter |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.5 L/100 km / 18.0 km/l / 42.4 US mpg | 15.2 km/lit |
| Fuel Induction | Electronic intake pipe injection/digital engine management: BMS-K with overrun fuel cut off, dual ignition | Keihin Electronic Fuel Injection EMS |
| Fuel Reserve | 4L / 1.1 US gal | - |
| Ignition | BMS-K | Contactless, controlled, fully electronic ignition system with digital ignition timing adjustment |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Valve System | 4 | - |
| EV Specifics |
| Battery Capacity | Battery 12 V / 14 Ah, maintenance-free | 12 V/11.2 Ah |
| Drivetrain |
| Clutch | Single plate dry clutch, ∅180 mm, hydraulically operated | Wet Multi-disc hydraulically operated, |
| Final Drive | Shaft | Chain, X-Ring 5/8 x 5/16" |
| Final Drive Ratio | - | 16:42 |
| Gear Ratios | 1st 1.583 / 2nd 1.259 / 3rd 1.033 / 4th 0.903 / 5th 0.903 / 6th 0.805:1 | - |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | - |
| Primary Drive | - | 35:67 |
| Transmission / Drive | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Chassis |
| Frame Type | Tubular space frame, engine load-bearing | Tubular cromoly spaced frame. powered coated |
| Suspension - Front | Telelever, stanchion ∅41mm, central spring strut, spring preload 9 times mechanically adjustable. | 48mm WP USD forks |
| 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 rear shock, hydraulic spring preload |
| Handlebar | - | Aluminium, tapered, Ø 28/22 mm |
| Rake | 27.1° | - |
| Trail | 101 mm / 4.0 in | - |
| Wheel Travel - Front | 190 mm / 7.5 in. | 190 mm / 7.5 in |
| Wheel Travel - Rear | 200 mm / 7.9 in. | 190 mm / 7.5 in |
| Electrical Systems |
| Alternator | Alternator three-phase alternator 720 W | - |
| Wheels & Brakes |
| Brakes - Front Diameter (mm) | 305 mm | - |
| Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.) | 10.4 inches | - |
| Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm) | 265 mm | - |
| Brakes - Front Diameter (in.) | 12.0 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 1 piston caliper |
| Tyres - Front | 110/80 ZR19 | 90/90 -21 |
| Tyres - Rear | 150/70 ZR17 | 150/70 -R18 |