BMW R 1200 vs KTM 500 EXC Six Days Comparison

Engine & Performance

No. Of Cylinder	2	1
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Alternator	3-Phase, 580W	--
Emission Control	Closed-loop 3-way Catalytic Converter	Catalytic Converter
Lubrication System	Dry Sump	Wet Sump
Exhuast Pipes	2 into 1	Single
Drive Type	Shaft Drive	Chain Drive
Cooling System	Air/Liquid Cooling	Liquid Cooling
Engine Type	Flat Twin Cylinder Engine, 4-Stroke, DOHC	Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Liquid Cooled
Bore X Stroke	101 mm x 73 mm	92 mm x 72 mm
Clutch Type	Hydraullic	Hydraulic Multi-Plate
Compression Ratio	12.5:1	--
Spark Plugs Per Cylinder	2	1
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Injection Type	Indirect Injection	Indirect Injection
Displacement	1170 cc	510.4 cc
Maximum Power	125 bhp	--
Maximum Torque	125 Nm	--
RPM at Maximum Torque	6500 rpm	--
RPM at Maximum Power	7750 rpm	--
Engine Capacity	--	0.5 L

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Electrical

Accessory Outlet	Yes	No
Battery Voltage	12V, 11.8 Ah	12 V
Tail Lamp	LED	No
Indicator Light	LED	No
Head Lamp	LED	Reflector
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes

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Performance

Engine Displacement	--	510 cc
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Fuel & Ignition

Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Ignition Type	Digital Ignition	Digital Ignition
Fuel Supply System	Electric Fuel Injection (EFI)	EFI
Start Option	Electric	Kick & Electric
Fuel Reserve	4 L	--

Chassis & Suspension

Suspension Travel(Rear)	200 mm	335 mm
Seat Type	Stepped Seat	Slender
Electronic Suspension Adjustment	Yes	No
Body Frame Material	Aluminium	Chrome, Molybdenum, Steel
Body Frame Type	Two Section Frame	Central Tube
Chrome Garnish	Yes	Yes
Front Suspension	BMW Motorrad Telelever	USD WP Suspension
Side Wings	Yes	Yes
Rear Suspension	BMW Motorrad Telelever	WP Suspension PDS
Suspension Travel(Front)	190 mm	300 mm

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Dimension

Seating Capacity	2	2
Width	953 mm	--
Dry Weight	203 kg	111.5 kg
Curb Weight	238 kg	--
Wheelbase	1507 mm	1482 mm
Height	1410 mm	--
Gross Weight	450 kg	--
Ground Clearance	150 mm	345 mm

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Wheels & Tyres

Front Wheel Size	R19	R21
Rear Wheel Size	R17	R18
Front Tyre	120/70 R19	90/90 R21
Rear Tyre	170/60 R17	120/90 R18

Gear & Transmission

Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Gear Box	6-Speed	6-Speed

Safety & Security

Advanced Safety Features	Diagnostic Interface, Hazard Warning Lights Diagnostic Interface, Hazard Warning Lights	--
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Shutter Lock	No	No
Side Reflectors	No	No
Back Rest	No	No
ABS	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	Optional Optional	No
Stability Control	Yes	No
Launch Control	Yes	No
Central Locking	Yes	No
Riding Modes	Rain, Road, Sport, Slick Rain, Road, Sport, Slick	Sport Sport
Leg Guards	No	No
Engine Check Warning	No	No
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Anti-Theft Alarm	Optional Optional	Optional Optional

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Console

Tachometer	Analog Analog	No
Speedometer	Analog Analog	Digital Digital
Navigator	Optional Optional	No
Odometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Display Screen	Yes	Yes
Oil Change Indicator	Yes	No
Side Stand Indicator	No	No
Fuel Gauge	Digital Digital	No

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Differentiating Features

Cruise Control	Yes	No
Height Adjustable Seats	Yes	Yes

Brake

Front Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc
Rear Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc

Transmission

Wheel Type

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Spoke Spoke