KTM 1190 Adventure (2016) vs KTM 300 EXC CHAMPION EDITION (2025) vs BMW S 1000XR (2021) vs Suzuki GSX-R 600 (2013)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | KTM | KTM | BMW | Suzuki |
| Model: | 1190 Adventure | 300 EXC CHAMPION EDITION | S 1000XR | GSX-R 600 |
| Years: | 2016 | 2025 | 2021 | 2013 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, 75°V-twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Two stroke, two stroke, single cylinder, with reed intake and exhaust control | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, Intake/outlet mm 33.5/27.2 | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 1195 cc / 72.9 cu-in | 293.2 cc / 17.9 cu-in | 999 cc / 60.9 cu-in | 599 c / 36.6 cub. in. |
| Bore x Stroke: | 105 x 69 mm | 72 x 72 mm | 80 x 49.7 mm | 67.0 x 42.5 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooled | Liquid/oil cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Lubrication: | Forced oil lubrication with 3 rotor pumps | Electronically Regulated Oil Pump | Wet sump | Wet sump |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Clutch: | Wet multi-disc clutch, hydraulically operated | Wet, DDS multi-disc clutch, Brembo hydraulics | Multiplate clutch in oil bath, slipper clutch, self-reinforcing | Wet, slipper, cable operated |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 6 Speed | Six-speed synchromesh gearbox with spur gears | 6 Speed, constant mesh |
| Final Drive: | Chain 5/8 x 5/16" X Ring | X-Ring 520 | Chain drive, 17/45 | #525 Chain, 114 links |
| Frame: | Tubular space frame made from chrome molybdenum steel, powder-coated | Central double-cradle-type 25CrMo4 steel | Aluminum composite bridge frame, partially self-supporting engine | Aluminium, twin spar extrusion frame |
| Front Suspension: | 48mm WP USD forks | 48 mm WP XACT-USD | 45mm Upside-down telescopic fork electronic self-adjusting rebound/compression damping (Dynamic ESA) | Showa Big Piston front-Fork (BPF) |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 190 mm / 7.5 in | 300 mm / 11.8 in | 150 mm / 5.9 in | 125 mm / 4.9 in. |
| Rear Suspension: | WP-PDS rear shock, hydraulic spring preload. | WP XACT Monoshock with PDS, Aluminium-reinforced polyamide | Aluminium double-sided swing-arm, central spring strut, electronic preload adjuster, electronic self-adjusting rebound/compression damping (Dynamic ESA) | Link type, coil spring, oil damped |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 210 mm / 8.2 in | 310 mm / 12.2 in | 150 mm / 5.9 in | 130 mm / 5.1 in. |
| Front Brakes: | 2x 320mm discs 4 piston calipers | Single 260 mm disc, 2 piston caliper | 2x 320mm floating discs, radial four-piston fixed calipers | 2 x 310 mm Discs, Brembo 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 267mm disc 2 piston caliper | Single 220 mm disc, 1 piston caliper | Single 265mm disc brake, twin-piston floating caliper | Single 220 mm disc, Nissin 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70ZR-19 | 80/100-21 | 120/70 ZR 17 | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 170/60ZR-17 | 110/100-18 | 190/55 ZR 17 | 180/55 ZR17 |
| Wheelbase: | 1600 mm / 63.0 in | 1489 mm / 58.6 in | 1522 mm / 59.9 in | 1385 mm / 54.5 in. |
| Seat Height: | 861 mm - 876 mm / 33.9 in – 34.5 in. | 963 mm / 37.9 in | 840 mm / 33.0 in - 790 mm / 31.1 with optional lowered suspension | 810 mm / 31.9 in. |
| Fuel Capacity: | 23 Litres / 6.08 US gal | 9 Litres / 2.4 US gal | 20 Litres / 5.2 US gal | 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal |