Comparing the KTM 85 SX and the BMW R 1300 GS Adventure side by side helps you weigh how each motorcycle fits your riding needs before you decide. On the engine front, the KTM 85 SX comes with a 84.9 cc unit compared to the BMW R 1300 GS Adventure's 1,300 cc, producing 15.5 bhp @ 11500 rpm and 143.4 bhp @ 7750 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 25 kmpl for the KTM 85 SX versus 21 kmpl for the BMW R 1300 GS Adventure. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both motorcycles is available in the table below.
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Engine Specifications |
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| Cooling System | Liquid Cooled | Air + liquid cooled |
| Displacement | 84.9 cc | 1,300 cc |
| Engine Type | 1-cylinder, 2-stroke engine | Air Liquid Cooled Two Cylinder Four Stroke Boxer Engine |
| Power | 15.5 bhp @ 11500 rpm | 143.4 bhp @ 7750 rpm |
| Torque | 14 Nm @ 8500 rpm | 149 Nm @ 6500 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 5.2 L | 30 L |
| Mileage | 25 kmpl | 21 kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | approx. 67 kg (without fuel) | 269 |
| Seat Height | 865 mm | 850 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | — | Dual Channel ABS |
| Front Brake | Disc 240 mm | Disc 310 mm Caliper - Front 4 Piston |
| Front Suspension | XACT 43 WP Upside-Down fork, Ø 43 mm | Central Shock Absorber |
| Rear Brake | Disc 220 mm | Disc 285 mm Caliper - Rear 2 Piston |
| Rear Suspension | XACT WP PDS mono shock | Single-sided Swingarm |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | 70/100 - 17 | 120/70 - R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 90/100 - 14 | 170/60 - R17 |
| Tyre Type | Tubed | Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Spoke | Alloy |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | — | LED |
Other Specifications |
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| Battery | — | 12 V / 10 Ah |
| Bike Image 1 | — |
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| Bike Image 2 | — |
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| Bike Image 3 | — |
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| Cluster | — | Digital |
| Color Options | Orange | Racing red solid paintTriple BlackRacing Blue MetallicAurelius Green Metallic Matte |
| Fuel System | Keihin PWK 28 | Electronic fuel injection |
| Price Variants | STD | 669000 | (Racing Red) | 2575000 | Disc Brakes, Alloy Wheels Triple Black | 2690000 | Disc Brakes, Alloy Wheels GS Trophy | 2715000 | Disc Brakes, Alloy Wheels Option 719 | 2930000 | Disc Brakes, Alloy Wheels |
| Starter | Kickstarter | Electric |
| Transmission | 6 Speed Manual | 6 Speed Manual |








