2018 BMW G 310GS vs 2025 KTM 890 Adventure R

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2018 BMW G 310GS 2018 BMW G 310GS

Enduro / Off-Road

Engine
Single cylinder, four-stroke
Power
25 kW / 34 hp @ at 9500
Top Speed
88.9 mph
Weight
373.7 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
Year20182025
ColoursCosmic Black, Racing Red, Pearl White Metallic Motorsport-
Make ModelBMW G 310GSKTM 890 Adventure R
Dimensions
Width (mm)880 mm-
Width (in.)34.6 inches-
Wheelbase (mm)1,420 mm-
Wheelbase (in.)55.9 inches-
Seat Height (mm)835 mm-
Seat Height (in.)32.9 inches-
Length (mm)2,075 mm-
Length (in.)81.7 inches-
Height (mm)1,080 mm-
Height (in.)42.5 inches-
Seat Height835 mm / 32.9 in 820 mm / 32.2 in Low Seat 850 mm / 33.5 in Comfort Seat880 mm / 34.6 in
Wheelbase1420 mm / 55.9 in1528 mm / 60.2 in
Ground Clearance-263 mm / 10.4 in
Height1230 mm / 48.2 in (excl. mirrors)-
Length2075 mm / 81.7 in-
Width878 mm / 34.6 in (incl. mirrors)-
Weights & Capacities
Fuel Capacity (l)11.00 litres-
Fuel Capacity (gal.)2.91 gallons-
Wet Weight (lbs.)373.7 pounds-
Wet Weight (kg)169.5 kg210
Fuel Capacity11 Litres / 2.9 US gal20 Litres / 5.3 US gal
Wet Weight175 kg / 385.8 lbs210 kg / 464 lbs
Performance
Top Speed (mph.)88.9 mph-
Top Speed (km/h)143.0 km/h-
Max Power25 kW / 34 hp @ at 950078.3 kW / 105 hp @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque28 Nm / 2.86 kgf-m / 20.7 ft-lb @ 7500 rpm100 Nm / 73.7 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm
Engine
Displacement (ci)19.10 cubic inches-
Bore x Stroke (in,)3.1 x 2.4 inches-
Bore x Stroke (mm)80.0 x 62.1 mm-
CO277.3 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)-
Fuel Reserve (gal.)0.26 gallons-
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke-
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)-
Fuel Reserve (l)1.00 litres-
Displacement (cc)313.00 cc-
Displacement313 cc / 19.1 cu-in889 cc / 54.3 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, rRearward-canted single-cylinder, DOHC, 4 valvesFour stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Fuel SystemInjection. Electronic fuel injection, BMS-E2.-
Bore x Stroke80 x 62.1 mm90.7 x 68.8 mm
Compression Ratio10.6:113.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid cooled with water/oil heat exchanger
EmissionsEuro 4Euro 5
Engine LubricationWet sump-
Engine Management-Bosch EMS with RBW
ExhaustSingle, closed-loop 3-way catalytic converterStainless-steel
Fuel Consumption3.33 litres/100 km (30.0 km/l or 70.64 mpg)-
Fuel InductionElectronic fuel injection, BMS-E2DKK Dell'Orto with 46mm throttle body
IgnitionElectronic-
LubricationWet sumpPressure lubrication with 2 oil pumps
StarterElectricElectric
Valve System4-
EV Specifics
Battery Capacity12 V / 8 Ah, Maintenance free-
Drivetrain
ClutchMultiple-discs in oil bath, mechanically operatedPASC antihopping clutch, mechanically operated
Final DriveChain45:16 Chain 520 X-Ring
Gearbox6-speed-
Primary DriveEndless Z-ring chain, shock damping in rear wheel hub39:75
Transmission / DriveSynchromesh 6-speed transmission, integrated in the motor housing6 Speed (quickshifter optional)
Chassis
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)180 mm-
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)7.1 inches-
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)180 mm-
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)7.1 inches-
Trail (mm)98 mm-
Trail (in.)3.9 inches-
Frame TypeTubular steel frame with bolted rear frameChromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated
Suspension - Front41mm Upside-down fork48mm Fully adjustable WP Xplor inverted forks
Suspension - RearSolid die-cast aluminum swingarm, directly hinged monoshock, adjustable preloadLinkage-free spring-preload adjustable WP Xplor PDS piggyback shock
Rake26.7°26.3°
Steering Head Angle63.3°63.7°
Trail98 mm / 3.86 in-
Wheel Travel - Front180 mm / 7.1 in240 mm / 9.4 in
Wheel Travel - Rear180 mm / 7.1 in240 mm / 9.4 in
Electrical Systems
Alternator308 W-
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm)240 mm-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.)9.4 inches-
Brakes - Front Diameter (mm)300 mm-
Brakes - Front Diameter (in.)11.8 inches-
Brakes - FrontSingle 300mm disc, 4-piston fixed caliper, radially bolted2x 320mm discs with 4-piston radially mounted calipers
Brakes - RearSingle 240mm disc, single-piston floating caliperSingle 260mm disc
ABSBMW Motorrad ABSBosch 9.3 MP incl. Cornering-ABS and offroad mode, disengageable
Tyres - Front110/80 - R1990/90 x 21 Continental Twinduro TKC 80
Tyres - Rear150/70 - R17150/70 x 18 Continental Twinduro TKC 80
Wheels-Wire-spoked with aluminium rim
Wheels - FrontCast aluminium, 5-spoke, 2.50 x 192.50 x 21
Wheels - RearCast aluminium, 5-spoke, 4.0 x 174.50 x 18