2019 BMW F 850GS vs 2025 KTM 390 Adventure R

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2019 BMW F 850GS 2019 BMW F 850GS

Enduro / Off-Road

Engine
Twin, four-stroke
Power
95 hp / 70.8 kW @ 8250 rpm (Brazil Model: 79hp / 58.9 kW @ 6250 rpm)
Top Speed
200.0 km/h / 124.3 mph
Weight
504.9 pounds
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
CommentsBMW Motorrad ABS (can be switched off)-
Year20192025
ColoursRallye Style, Racing Red, Exclusive Style-
Make ModelBMW F 850GSKTM 390 Adventure R
Dimensions
Height (in.)53.4 inches-
Height (mm)1356 mm-
Length (in.)90.7 inches-
Seat Height (in.)33.9 inches-
Length (mm)2305 mm-
Wheelbase (in.)62.7 inches-
Wheelbase (mm)1593 mm-
Width (in.)36.3 inches-
Width (mm)922 mm-
Seat Height (mm)860 mm-
Seat Height815-890 mm / 32.1-35 in870 mm / 34.3 in
Wheelbase1593 mm / 62.7 in1481 mm / 58.3 in
Height1356 mm / 53.4 in.-
Length2255 mm / 88.8 in-
Width922 mm / 36.3 in (incl mirrors)-
Weights & Capacities
Fuel Capacity (gal.)3.96 US gallons-
Fuel Capacity (l)15.00 litres-
Wet Weight (kg)229.0 kg165
Wet Weight (lbs.)504.9 pounds-
Fuel Capacity15 Litres / 4.0 US gal14 L / 3.7 US gal
Wet Weight 229 kg / 505 lbs165 kg / 364 lbs
Performance
Top Speed (km/h)200.0 km/h-
Top Speed (mph.)124.3 mph-
Top Speed200.0 km/h / 124.3 mph-
Max Power95 hp / 70.8 kW @ 8250 rpm (Brazil Model: 79hp / 58.9 kW @ 6250 rpm)33 kW / 44.3 hp @ 8500 rpm
Max Torque92 Nm / 67.9 lb-ft @ 6250 rpm ( Brazil Model: 86 Nm / 63.4 lb-ft @ 6250 rpm)39 Nm / 28.7 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm
Engine
Fuel Reserve (l)3.50 litres-
Fuel Reserve (gal.)0.92 US gallons-
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)-
Engine TypeTwin, four-stroke-
Bore x Stroke (mm)84.0 x 77.0 mm-
Displacement (cc)853.0 cc-
CO295.1 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)-
Bore x Stroke (in,)3.3 x 3.0 inches-
Displacement (ci)52.05 cubic inches-
Displacement853 cc / 52 ci-in398.7 cc / 24.3 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinderFour stroke, single cylinder, DOHC with finger followers, 4 valves
Fuel SystemInjection-
Bore x Stroke84 x 77mm89 x 64 mm
Compression Ratio12.7:112.6:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid Cooled
EmissionsClosed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-4EURO 5+
Engine LubricationDry sump-
Engine Management-Bosch EMS with RBW
Fuel Consumption4.10 litres/100 km (24.4 km/l or 57.37 mpg)-
Fuel InductionElectronic intake injectionBosch fuel injection, 46 mm throttle body
Fuel Reserve3.50 litres / 0.92 US gallons-
IgnitionKnock control and oxygen sensors. -
Lubrication-Wet sump
StarterElectricElectric
Valve System4-
Drivetrain
ClutchMultiplate wet clutch (anti-hopping), mechanically controlledPASC slipper clutch, mechanically operated
Final DriveO-ring chainChain 520-X Ring
Gearbox6-speed-
Primary DriveEndless O-ring chain with shock damping in rear wheel hub86:33
Transmission / DriveConstant-Mesh 6 speed6 Speed
Chassis
Trail (in.)5.0 inches-
Trail (mm)126 mm-
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)204 mm-
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)8.0 inches-
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)219 mm-
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)8.6 inches-
Frame TypeSteel bridge frame in monocoque design, load-bearing engineSteel trellis frame, powder coated, with bolt-on subframe
Suspension - Front43 mm USD forks43mm WP APEX 43, compression and rebound adjustble, 30 clicks
Suspension - RearAluminum double-sided swing arm, directly mounted, preload and rebound damping adjustable (Dynamic ESA)WP APEX Split Piston, preload with top ring and rebound, 20 clicks
Rake26.0°-
Steering Head Angle-63.1°
Trail126 mm / 5.0 in.-
Wheel Travel - Front204 mm / 8.0 in230 mm / 9.1 in
Wheel Travel - Rear219 mm / 8.6 in230 mm / 9.1 in
Electrical Systems
Lighting systemLED headlamps-
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2 x 305 mm discs, 2 piston calipers, ABSSingle
Brakes - RearSingle 265mm disc,1 piston caliper, ABSSingle 240 mm disc, Bybre floating 1 piston caliper
ABS-Bosch 10.3 Modular with Offroad mode
RimsCross spoke wheels-
Tyres - Front90/90-21 90/90 x R21 M/C 54T M+S
Tyres - Rear150/70-17 140/80 x R18 M/C 70T M+S
Wheels-Wire spoke, aluminium rims
Wheels - FrontCross-spoke 21 x 2.15 in21 x 1.85
Wheels - RearCross-spoke 17 x 4.25 in18 x 2.5