KTM 990 Adventure (2006) vs BMW R 65 (1978-79)
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| Make: | KTM | BMW |
| Model: | 990 Adventure | R 65 |
| Years: | 2006 | 1978-79 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, 75°V-twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, pushrod operated 2 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 999.8 cc / 60.9 cu-in | 649.6 cc / 39.6 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 101 x 62.4mm | 82 x 61.5 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooling | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 11.5;1 | 9.2:1 |
| Induction: | Keihin Electronic Fuel Injection EMS | 2 x Bing constant depression carburetors |
| Ignition: | Contactless, controlled, fully electronic ignition system with digital ignition timing adjustment | Bosch contact free electronic ignition |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 96.5 hp / 70.5 kW @ 8500 rpm | 45 hp / 32.8 kw @ 7250 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 95 Nm / 70.1 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm | 45 Nm / 4.6 kgf-m / 33.2 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain, X-Ring 5/8 x 5/16" | Shaft |
| Front Suspension: | 48mm WP USD forks | Telescopic hydraulic forks |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 190 mm / 7.5 in | 175 mm / 6.9 in |
| Rear Suspension: | WP-PDS rear shock, hydraulic spring preload | Long swinging arm with adjustable strut |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 190 mm / 7.5 in | 110 mm / 4.3 in |
| Front Brakes: | 2x 300mm discs 2 piston calipers | Single disc |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 240mm disc 1 piston caliper | Drum |
| Front Tyre: | 90/90 -21 | 3.25 -18 |
| Rear Tyre: | 150/70 -R18 | 4.00 -18 |
| Fuel Capacity: | 19.5 Litres / 5.1 gal | 22 Litres / 5.8 US gal |