2003 BMW F 650GS vs 2025 KTM 390 Adventure R

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2003 BMW F 650GS 2003 BMW F 650GS

Enduro / Off-Road

Engine
Single cylinder
Power
37.3 kW / 50 hp @ 6800 rpm
Top Speed
183.4 km/h / 114 mph
Weight
191 kg / 421.1 lbs.
2025 KTM 390 Adventure R 2025 KTM 390 Adventure R

Enduro / Off-Road

Engine
Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC with finger followers, 4 valves
Power
33 kW / 44.3 hp @ 8500 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
165 kg / 364 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year20032025
ColoursBlack, Red, Orange, Blue-
Make ModelBMW F 650GSKTM 390 Adventure R
Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)1,479 mm-
Wheelbase (in.)58.2 inches-
Seat Height (in.)30.7 inches-
Seat Height (mm)780 mm-
Seat Height780 mm / 30.7 in.870 mm / 34.3 in
Wheelbase1479 mm / 58.2 in.1481 mm / 58.3 in
Height1265 mm / 49.8 in.-
Length2175 mm / 85.6 in.-
Width910 mm / 35.8 in.-
Weights & Capacities
Fuel Capacity (l)17.30 litres-
Fuel Capacity (gal.)4.57 gallons-
Wet Weight (kg)191 165
Dry Weight (kg)193-
Dry Weight (lbs.)425.5 pounds-
Dry Weight176 kg / 388 lbs.-
Fuel Capacity17.3 Litres / 4.6 US gal.14 L / 3.7 US gal
Wet Weight191 kg / 421.1 lbs.165 kg / 364 lbs
Performance
Top Speed183.4 km/h / 114 mph-
Max Power37.3 kW / 50 hp @ 6800 rpm33 kW / 44.3 hp @ 8500 rpm
Max Torque60 Nm / 6.12 kgf-m / 44.25 lb-ft. @ 5200 rpm39 Nm / 28.7 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio0.2591 HP/kg-
Standing Start ¼ Mile13.4 sec-
Engine
Stroke4-
Fuel Reserve (l)4.50 litres-
Fuel Reserve (gal.)1.19 gallons-
Engine TypeSingle cylinder-
Displacement (ci)39.79 cubic inches-
Displacement (cc)652.00 cc-
Displacement652 cc / 39.8 cub. in.398.7 cc / 24.3 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinderFour stroke, single cylinder, DOHC with finger followers, 4 valves
Bore x Stroke100 x 83mm89 x 64 mm
Compression Ratio11.5:112.6:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid Cooled
Emissions-EURO 5+
Engine Management-Bosch EMS with RBW
Fuel Consumption4.7 l/100 km / 60.5 US mpg-
Fuel InductionFuel inductionBosch fuel injection, 46 mm throttle body
Fuel Range370.2 kms / 230 miles-
Fuel ReserveApprox. 4.5 Litres / 1.2 US gal.-
IgnitionCapacitor Discharge Ignition system -
LubricationDry sumpWet sump
StarterElectricElectric
EV Specifics
Battery Capacity12V / 12Ah-
Drivetrain
ClutchMultiple-disc clutch in oil bath, mechanically operatedPASC slipper clutch, mechanically operated
Final DriveChainChain 520-X Ring
Gear Ratios1st 2.75 / 2nd 1.75 / 3rd 1.31 / 4th 1.05 / 5th 0.88:1-
Primary Drive-86:33
Transmission / Drive5 Speed 6 Speed
Chassis
Frame TypeBridge-type steel section frame with bolted-on rear sectionSteel trellis frame, powder coated, with bolt-on subframe
Suspension - Front41mm Telescopic fork with stabilizer bridge43mm WP APEX 43, compression and rebound adjustble, 30 clicks
Suspension - RearSpring setting and rebound stage damping continuously adjustableWP APEX Split Piston, preload with top ring and rebound, 20 clicks
Steering Head Angle60.8°63.1°
Trail123 mm / 4.8 in.-
Wheel Travel - Front170 mm / 6.6 in230 mm / 9.1 in
Wheel Travel - Rear165 mm / 6.4 in230 mm / 9.1 in
Electrical Systems
AlternatorThree-phase alternator 400W-
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - FrontSingle ∅300mm disc, 2 piston caliperSingle
Brakes - RearSingle ∅240mm disc, 1 piston caliperSingle 240 mm disc, Bybre floating 1 piston caliper
ABS-Bosch 10.3 Modular with Offroad mode
Tyres - Front100/90-19 90/90 x R21 M/C 54T M+S
Tyres - Rear130/80-17 140/80 x R18 M/C 70T M+S
WheelsWire spoke wheelsWire spoke, aluminium rims
Wheels - Front2.50 x 1921 x 1.85
Wheels - Rear3.00 x 1718 x 2.5