2003 BMW F 650GS vs 2025 KTM 890 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 890 Adventure R 2025 KTM 890 Adventure R

Enduro / Off-Road

Engine
Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Power
78.3 kW / 105 hp @ 8000 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
210 kg / 464 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year20032025
ColoursBlack, Red, Orange, Blue-
Make ModelBMW F 650GSKTM 890 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.880 mm / 34.6 in
Wheelbase1479 mm / 58.2 in.1528 mm / 60.2 in
Ground Clearance-263 mm / 10.4 in
Height1265 mm / 49.8 in.-
Length2175 mm / 85.6 in.-
Width910 mm / 35.8 in.-
Weights & Capacities
Dry Weight (kg)193-
Dry Weight (lbs.)425.5 pounds-
Fuel Capacity (gal.)4.57 gallons-
Fuel Capacity (l)17.30 litres-
Wet Weight (kg)191 210
Dry Weight176 kg / 388 lbs.-
Fuel Capacity17.3 Litres / 4.6 US gal.20 Litres / 5.3 US gal
Wet Weight191 kg / 421.1 lbs.210 kg / 464 lbs
Performance
Top Speed183.4 km/h / 114 mph-
Max Power37.3 kW / 50 hp @ 6800 rpm78.3 kW / 105 hp @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque60 Nm / 6.12 kgf-m / 44.25 lb-ft. @ 5200 rpm100 Nm / 73.7 lb-ft @ 6500 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.889 cc / 54.3 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinderFour stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Bore x Stroke100 x 83mm90.7 x 68.8 mm
Compression Ratio11.5:113.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid cooled with water/oil heat exchanger
Emissions-Euro 5
Engine Management-Bosch EMS with RBW
Exhaust-Stainless-steel
Fuel Consumption4.7 l/100 km / 60.5 US mpg-
Fuel InductionFuel inductionDKK Dell'Orto with 46mm throttle body
Fuel Range370.2 kms / 230 miles-
Fuel ReserveApprox. 4.5 Litres / 1.2 US gal.-
IgnitionCapacitor Discharge Ignition system -
LubricationDry sumpPressure lubrication with 2 oil pumps
StarterElectricElectric
EV Specifics
Battery Capacity12V / 12Ah-
Drivetrain
ClutchMultiple-disc clutch in oil bath, mechanically operatedPASC antihopping clutch, mechanically operated
Final DriveChain45:16 Chain 520 X-Ring
Gear Ratios1st 2.75 / 2nd 1.75 / 3rd 1.31 / 4th 1.05 / 5th 0.88:1-
Primary Drive-39:75
Transmission / Drive5 Speed 6 Speed (quickshifter optional)
Chassis
Frame TypeBridge-type steel section frame with bolted-on rear sectionChromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated
Suspension - Front41mm Telescopic fork with stabilizer bridge48mm Fully adjustable WP Xplor inverted forks
Suspension - RearSpring setting and rebound stage damping continuously adjustableLinkage-free spring-preload adjustable WP Xplor PDS piggyback shock
Rake-26.3°
Steering Head Angle60.8°63.7°
Trail123 mm / 4.8 in.-
Wheel Travel - Front170 mm / 6.6 in240 mm / 9.4 in
Wheel Travel - Rear165 mm / 6.4 in240 mm / 9.4 in
Electrical Systems
AlternatorThree-phase alternator 400W-
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - FrontSingle ∅300mm disc, 2 piston caliper2x 320mm discs with 4-piston radially mounted calipers
Brakes - RearSingle ∅240mm disc, 1 piston caliperSingle 260mm disc
ABS-Bosch 9.3 MP incl. Cornering-ABS and offroad mode, disengageable
Tyres - Front100/90-19 90/90 x 21 Continental Twinduro TKC 80
Tyres - Rear130/80-17 150/70 x 18 Continental Twinduro TKC 80
WheelsWire spoke wheelsWire-spoked with aluminium rim
Wheels - Front2.50 x 192.50 x 21
Wheels - Rear3.00 x 174.50 x 18