2011 BMW F 650GS vs 2025 KTM 890 Adventure R

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2011 BMW F 650GS 2011 BMW F 650GS

Enduro / Off-Road

Engine
Twin, four-stroke
Power
N/A
Top Speed
185.0 km/h
Weight
438.7 pounds
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
CommentsPower Steering-
Year-2025
ColoursWhite, orange, blue-
Make Model-KTM 890 Adventure R
Dimensions
Width (mm)890 mm-
Ground Clearance (in.)50.3 inches-
Ground Clearance (mm)1,278 mm-
Height (in.)48.8 inches-
Height (mm)1,240 mm-
Length (in.)89.8 inches-
Seat Height (in.)32.3 inches-
Seat Height (mm)820 mm-
StorageFront Rack Capacity 100 lbs / 45.4 kg. Rear Rack Capacity 50 lbs / 22.7 kg. Towing Capacity 1,050 lbs / 476.3 kg-
Wheelbase (in.)62.0 inches-
Wheelbase (mm)1,575 mm-
Width (in.)35.0 inches-
Length (mm)2,280 mm-
Seat Height-880 mm / 34.6 in
Wheelbase-1528 mm / 60.2 in
Ground Clearance-263 mm / 10.4 in
Weights & Capacities
Fuel Capacity (l)16.00 litres-
Dry Weight (kg)179-
Fuel Capacity (gal.)4.23 gallons-
Wet Weight (kg)199.0 kg210
Wet Weight (lbs.)438.7 pounds-
Dry Weight (lbs.)394.6 pounds-
Fuel Capacity-20 Litres / 5.3 US gal
Wet Weight-210 kg / 464 lbs
Performance
Top Speed (mph.)115.0 mph-
Top Speed (km/h)185.0 km/h-
Max Power-78.3 kW / 105 hp @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque75.00 Nm (7.6 kgf-m or 55.3 ft.lbs) @ 4500100 Nm / 73.7 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio0.3896 HP/kg-
Engine
CO285.8 CO-
Fuel ControlDOHC-
Fuel Reserve (l)4.00 litres-
Bore x Stroke (in,)3.2 x 3.0 inches-
Bore x Stroke (mm)82.0 x 75.6 mm-
Fuel Reserve (gal.)1.06 gallons-
Displacement (cc)798.00 cc-
Displacement (ci)48.69 cubic inches-
Engine TypeTwin, four-stroke-
Displacement-889 cc / 54.3 cu-in
Engine Detail-Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Fuel SystemInjection. Electronic intake pipe injection / digital engine management (BMS-K)-
Bore x Stroke-90.7 x 68.8 mm
Compression Ratio12.0:113.5:1
Cooling System-Liquid cooled with water/oil heat exchanger
EmissionsClosed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-3Euro 5
Engine LubricationDry sump-
Engine Management-Bosch EMS with RBW
ExhaustClosed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-3Stainless-steel
Fuel Consumption3.70 litres/100 km (27.0 km/l or 63.57 mpg)-
Fuel Induction-DKK Dell'Orto with 46mm throttle body
Lubrication-Pressure lubrication with 2 oil pumps
StarterElectricElectric
Valve System4-
Drivetrain
ClutchMultiple-disc clutch in oil bath, mechanically operatedPASC antihopping clutch, mechanically operated
Final DriveChain45:16 Chain 520 X-Ring
Gearbox6-speed-
Primary DriveEndless O-ring chain with shock damping in rear wheel hub39:75
Transmission / Drive-6 Speed (quickshifter optional)
Chassis
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)10.0 inches-
Trail (in.)3.6 inches-
Trail (mm)92 mm-
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)254 mm-
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)10.0 inches-
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)180 mm-
Frame TypeTubular steel space frame, load-bearing engineChromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated
Suspension - FrontTelescopic fork, 41 mm48mm Fully adjustable WP Xplor inverted forks
Suspension - RearDouble sided aluminium swing arm, central spring strut, spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) at handwheelLinkage-free spring-preload adjustable WP Xplor PDS piggyback shock
Rake26.0°26.3°
SeatRemovable Passenger Seat and Optional 3-in-1 Versatility-
Steering Head Angle-63.7°
Wheel Travel - Front-240 mm / 9.4 in
Wheel Travel - Rear-240 mm / 9.4 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front Diameter (in.)11.8 inches-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm)265 mm-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.)10.4 inches-
Brakes - Front Diameter (mm)300 mm-
Brakes - FrontSingle disc2x 320mm discs with 4-piston radially mounted calipers
Brakes - RearSingle discSingle 260mm disc
ABS-Bosch 9.3 MP incl. Cornering-ABS and offroad mode, disengageable
RimsCast aluminium-
Tyres - Front110/80-H1990/90 x 21 Continental Twinduro TKC 80
Tyres - Rear25/10-12150/70 x 18 Continental Twinduro TKC 80
Wheels-Wire-spoked with aluminium rim
Wheels - Front-2.50 x 21
Wheels - Rear-4.50 x 18