I can't tell you about KTM, except the rumour, founded and unfounded, about its maintenance frequency puts me off. I don't have a car and rely on my bike for transportation. One day, I went to the KTM dealer to check out their staple. The KTM990 Adventure wouldn't start, even after a not so cold night. This just proves the rumour to me.
I love my Yamaha Tenere, after my BMW years with three different models spanning between 750cc and 1200cc and between 1994 and 2007 models, including the r1200gs. Among all the bikes I have had, I must say I have the most fun on the Tenere albeit its smallest engine size.
At the end of the day, don't just compare specs or read what the owners have to say, test-drive the bikes you are considering.
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