2015 BMW G 650GS vs 2025 KTM 890 Adventure R

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2015 BMW G 650GS 2015 BMW G 650GS

Enduro / Off-Road

Engine
Single cylinder, four-stroke
Power
N/A
Top Speed
170.0 km/h
Weight
423.3 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
Year-2025
ColoursDeep black, Aura white-
Make Model-KTM 890 Adventure R
Dimensions
Width (mm)920 mm-
Height (in.)54.7 inches-
Height (mm)1,390 mm-
Length (in.)85.2 inches-
Width (in.)36.2 inches-
Seat Height (in.)30.7 inches-
Seat Height (mm)780 mm-
Wheelbase (in.)58.1 inches-
Length (mm)2,165 mm-
Wheelbase (mm)1,477 mm-
Seat Height-880 mm / 34.6 in
Wheelbase-1528 mm / 60.2 in
Ground Clearance-263 mm / 10.4 in
Weights & Capacities
Dry Weight (kg)175-
Fuel Capacity (gal.)3.70 gallons-
Fuel Capacity (l)14.00 litres-
Wet Weight (kg)192.0 kg210
Wet Weight (lbs.)423.3 pounds-
Dry Weight (lbs.)385.8 pounds-
Fuel Capacity-20 Litres / 5.3 US gal
Wet Weight-210 kg / 464 lbs
Performance
Top Speed (mph.)105.6 mph-
Top Speed (km/h)170.0 km/h-
Max Power-78.3 kW / 105 hp @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque60.00 Nm (6.1 kgf-m or 44.3 ft.lbs) @ 5000 Revolutions">RPM100 Nm / 73.7 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio0.2743 HP/kg-
Engine
Displacement (ci)39.79 cubic inches-
Displacement (cc)652.00 cc-
Fuel Reserve (l)4.00 litres-
Fuel Reserve (gal.)1.06 gallons-
Bore x Stroke (in,)3.9 x 3.3 inches-
Bore x Stroke (mm)100.0 x 83.0 mm-
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)-
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke-
CO274.2 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)-
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/BMW engine management, twin spark ignition-
Bore x Stroke-90.7 x 68.8 mm
Compression Ratio11.5:113.5:1
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
Exhaust-Stainless-steel
Fuel Consumption3.20 litres/100 km (31.3 km/l or 73.51 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
Gearbox5-speed-
Primary DriveEndless O-ring chain with shock damping in rear wheel hub39:75
Transmission / Drive-6 Speed (quickshifter optional)
Chassis
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)165 mm-
Trail (mm)113 mm-
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)6.5 inches-
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)170 mm-
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)6.7 inches-
Trail (in.)4.4 inches-
Frame TypeBridge-type steel section frame with bolted on rear sectionChromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated
Suspension - FrontTelescopic fork, 41mm diameter, fork stabiliser48mm Fully adjustable WP Xplor inverted forks
Suspension - RearBox-section steel dual swing arm, central spring strut operated by lever system, spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) at handwheel, rebound damping adjustableLinkage-free spring-preload adjustable WP Xplor PDS piggyback shock
Rake28.1°26.3°
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 (in.)9.4 inches-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm)240 mm-
Brakes - Front Diameter (mm)300 mm-
Brakes - FrontSingle disc. ABS. Floating discs. Two-piston calipers.2x 320mm discs with 4-piston radially mounted calipers
Brakes - RearSingle disc. ABS. Floating disc. Single-piston caliper.Single 260mm disc
ABS-Bosch 9.3 MP incl. Cornering-ABS and offroad mode, disengageable
RimsCast aluminium-
Tyres - Front110/80-R1990/90 x 21 Continental Twinduro TKC 80
Tyres - Rear140/80-R17150/70 x 18 Continental Twinduro TKC 80
Wheels-Wire-spoked with aluminium rim
Wheels - Front-2.50 x 21
Wheels - Rear-4.50 x 18