2014 BMW F 800GS Adventure vs 2025 KTM 890 Adventure R

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2014 BMW F 800GS Adventure 2014 BMW F 800GS Adventure

Enduro / Off-Road

Engine
Twin, four-stroke
Power
62.5 kW / 85 hp @ 7500 rpm
Top Speed
199.0 km/h / 124 mph
Weight
504.9 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
Year20142025
ColoursRed, sand-
Make ModelBMW F 800GS AdventureKTM 890 Adventure R
Dimensions
Width (mm)925 mm-
Width (in.)36.4 inches-
Wheelbase (mm)1,578 mm-
Wheelbase (in.)62.1 inches-
Height (in.)57.1 inches-
Height (mm)1,450 mm-
Seat Height (mm)890 mm-
Seat Height (in.)35.0 inches-
Length (mm)2,305 mm-
Length (in.)90.7 inches-
Seat Height890 mm / 860 mm / 35 in. / 33.9 in.880 mm / 34.6 in
Wheelbase1577 mm / 62.1 in1528 mm / 60.2 in
Ground Clearance-263 mm / 10.4 in
Height1450 mm / 57.1 in (excl. mirrors)-
Length2304 mm / 90.7 in-
Width925 mm / 36.4 in (incl. mirrors)-
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (lbs.)504.9 pounds-
Fuel Capacity (l)24.00 litres-
Wet Weight (kg)229.0 kg210
Dry Weight (lbs.)421.1 pounds-
Fuel Capacity (gal.)6.34 gallons-
Dry Weight (kg)191-
Dry Weight214 kg / 472 lbs-
Fuel Capacity24 Litres / 6.3 US gal.20 Litres / 5.3 US gal
Max Load496 lbss-
Wet Weight229 kg / 505 lbs210 kg / 464 lbs
Performance
Top Speed (km/h)193.1 km/h-
Top Speed (mph.)120.0 mph-
Top Speed199.0 km/h / 124 mph-
Max Power62.5 kW / 85 hp @ 7500 rpm78.3 kW / 105 hp @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque80 Nm / 8.2 kgf-m / 59 lb-ft @ 5750 rpm100 Nm / 73.7 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio0.4450 HP/kg-
Standing Start ¼ Mile12.5 sec-
Engine
Fuel Reserve (l)4.00 litres-
Fuel Reserve (gal.)1.06 gallons-
Engine TypeTwin, four-stroke-
Bore x Stroke (in,)3.2 x 3.0 inches-
Bore x Stroke (mm)82.0 x 75.6 mm-
CO299.8 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)-
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. Electronic fuel injection,BMS-K+ electronic engine management-
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
EmissionsRegulated three-way catalytic converter, compliant with EU3 emission standardEuro 5
Engine LubricationDry sump-
Engine Management-Bosch EMS with RBW
Exhaust-Stainless-steel
Fuel Consumption4.3 L/100km / 23.3 km/l / 55 mpg-
Fuel InductionElectronic intake injection, ∅45mm throttle bodiesDKK Dell'Orto with 46mm throttle body
IgnitionDigital CDI -
LubricationDry sumpPressure 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
Final Drive Ratio1:2.6-
Gear Ratios1st 2.46 / 2nd 1.75 / 3rd 1.38 / 4th 1.17 / 5th 1.04 / 6th 0.96-
Gearbox6-speed-
Primary DriveEndless O-ring chain with cush damper at rear wheel hub39:75
Transmission / Drive6 Speed 6 Speed (quickshifter optional)
Chassis
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)9.1 inches-
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)230 mm-
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)8.5 inches-
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)215 mm-
Trail (in.)4.6 inches-
Trail (mm)117 mm-
Frame TypeTubular frame in steal partly carrying the engineChromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated
Suspension - Front43mm Marzocchi upside down forks48mm Fully adjustable WP Xplor inverted forks
Suspension - RearDouble strut swing arm aluminium coast in one pieceLinkage-free spring-preload adjustable WP Xplor PDS piggyback shock
Fork Angle64°-
Rake26°26.3°
Steering Head Angle-63.7°
Trail117 mm / 4.6 in.-
Wheel Travel - Front230 mm / 9.1 in.240 mm / 9.4 in
Wheel Travel - Rear215 mm / 8.5 in.240 mm / 9.4 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.)10.4 inches-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm)265 mm-
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
RimsSpoked-
Tyres - Front90/90 - 21 54V90/90 x 21 Continental Twinduro TKC 80
Tyres - Rear150/70 - 17 69V150/70 x 18 Continental Twinduro TKC 80
Wheels spokeWire-spoked with aluminium rim
Wheels - Front2.15 x 21"2.50 x 21
Wheels - Rear4.25 x 17"4.50 x 18