2016 BMW F 700GS vs 2025 KTM 890 Adventure R

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2016 BMW F 700GS 2016 BMW F 700GS

Enduro / Off-Road

Engine
Twin, four-stroke
Power
55 kW / 75 hp @ 7300 rpm
Top Speed
191.5 km/h / 119 mph
Weight
460.8 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
CommentsSwitchable ABS.-
Year20162025
ColoursLight White, Sakhir Orange Metallic, Mineral Grey Metallic-
Make ModelBMW F 700GSKTM 890 Adventure R
Dimensions
Length (in.)89.8 inches-
Height (mm)1,215 mm-
Height (in.)47.8 inches-
Length (mm)2,280 mm-
Seat Height (in.)32.3 inches-
Seat Height (mm)820 mm-
Width (mm)890 mm-
Width (in.)35.0 inches-
Wheelbase (mm)1,562 mm-
Wheelbase (in.)61.5 inches-
Seat Height820 mm - 790 mm / 32.3 in. - 31.1 in.880 mm / 34.6 in
Wheelbase1562 mm / 61.5 in1528 mm / 60.2 in
Ground Clearance-263 mm / 10.4 in
Height1240 mm / 48.8 in (excl. mirrors)-
Length2280 mm / 89.8 in-
Width890 mm / 35.0 in (incl. mirrors)-
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (lbs.)460.8 pounds-
Wet Weight (kg)209.0 kg210
Dry Weight (kg)186-
Dry Weight (lbs.)410.1 pounds-
Fuel Capacity (gal.)4.23 gallons-
Fuel Capacity (l)16.00 litres-
Dry Weight186 kg / 410 lbs-
Fuel Capacity16 Liters / 3.6 US gal20 Litres / 5.3 US gal
Wet Weight 209 kg / 460 lbs210 kg / 464 lbs
Performance
Top Speed (km/h)191.5 km/h-
Top Speed (mph.)119.0 mph-
Top Speed191.5 km/h / 119 mph-
Max Power55 kW / 75 hp @ 7300 rpm78.3 kW / 105 hp @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque77 Nm / 7.9 kg-m / 56.8 lbs/ft @ 5500 rpm100 Nm / 73.7 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio0.4032 HP/kg-
Engine
Fuel Reserve (gal.)1.06 gallons-
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)-
Engine TypeTwin, four-stroke-
CO290.5 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)-
Bore x Stroke (mm)82.0 x 75.6 mm-
Bore x Stroke (in,)3.2 x 3.0 inches-
Fuel Reserve (l)4.00 litres-
Displacement798 cc / 47.7 cub. in.889 cc / 54.3 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinderFour stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Fuel SystemInjection. Electroinc intake pipe injection, digital engine management (BMS-K+)-
Bore x Stroke82 x 75.8 mm90.7 x 68.8 mm
Compression Ratio12.0:113.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid 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
Exhaust-Stainless-steel
Fuel Consumption3.90 litres/100 km (25.6 km/l or 60.31 mpg)-
Fuel InductionElectronic intake injection, ∅45mm throttle bodiesDKK Dell'Orto with 46mm throttle body
IgnitionKnock control and oxygen sensors. -
Lubrication-Pressure lubrication with 2 oil pumps
StarterElectricElectric
Valve System4-
Drivetrain
ClutchMultiplate-plate in oil bathPASC antihopping clutch, mechanically operated
Final DriveChain45:16 Chain 520 X-Ring
Gear Ratios1st 2.46 / 2nd 1.75 / 3rd 1.38 / 4th 1.17 / 5th 1.04 / 6th 0.96:1-
Gearbox6-speed-
Primary DriveEndless O-ring chain with shock damping in rear wheel hub39:75
Transmission / Drive6 Speed 6 Speed (quickshifter optional)
Chassis
Trail (mm)95 mm-
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)6.7 inches-
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)6.5 inches-
Trail (in.)3.7 inches-
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)170 mm-
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)165 mm-
Frame TypeTubular frame in steel partly carrying the engineChromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated
Suspension - FrontConventional ∅41mm telescopic fork48mm Fully adjustable WP Xplor inverted forks
Suspension - RearGas pressure spring strutLinkage-free spring-preload adjustable WP Xplor PDS piggyback shock
Rake26.0°26.3°
Steering Head Angle64°63.7°
Trail95 mm / 3.7 in.-
Wheel Travel - Front180mm / 7.1 in..240 mm / 9.4 in
Wheel Travel - Rear170mm / 6.7 in.240 mm / 9.4 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm)265 mm-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.)10.4 inches-
Brakes - Front Diameter (mm)300 mm-
Brakes - Front Diameter (in.)11.8 inches-
Brakes - Front2 x ∅300mm discs, 4 piston calipers, ABS2x 320mm discs with 4-piston radially mounted calipers
Brakes - RearSingle ∅265mm disc, 2 piston caliper, ABSSingle 260mm disc
ABS-Bosch 9.3 MP incl. Cornering-ABS and offroad mode, disengageable
RimsCast aluminium wheels-
Tyres - Front110/80-R19 90/90 x 21 Continental Twinduro TKC 80
Tyres - Rear140/80-R17 150/70 x 18 Continental Twinduro TKC 80
Wheels-Wire-spoked with aluminium rim
Wheels - Front-2.50 x 21
Wheels - Rear-4.50 x 18