2013 BMW R 1200GS LC vs 2025 KTM 390 Adventure R

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2013 BMW R 1200GS LC 2013 BMW R 1200GS LC

Enduro / Off-Road

Engine
Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, Intake 40mm, outlet 34 mm
Power
92 kW / 125 hp @ 7750 rpm
Top Speed
215.4 km/h / 133.8 mph
Weight
238 kg / 525 lbs
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
Year20132025
Make ModelBMW R 1200GS LCKTM 390 Adventure R
Dimensions
Seat Height850 mm - 870 mm / 33.4 in - 34.2 in870 mm / 34.3 in
Wheelbase1507 mm / 59.3 in1481 mm / 58.3 in
Height1450 mm / 57.1 in-
Length2210 mm / 87.0 in-
Width953 mm / 37.5 in-
Weights & Capacities
Dry Weight (kg)205-
Wet Weight (kg)238 165
Dry Weight205 kg / 452 lbs -
Fuel Capacity20 Liters / 5.3 US gal14 L / 3.7 US gal
Wet Weight238 kg / 525 lbs165 kg / 364 lbs
Performance
Top Speed215.4 km/h / 133.8 mph-
Max Power92 kW / 125 hp @ 7750 rpm33 kW / 44.3 hp @ 8500 rpm
Max Torque125 Nm /12.7 kgf-m / 92 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm39 Nm / 28.7 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm
Standing Start ¼ Mile11.7 sec-
Engine
Displacement1170 cc / 71.4 cub in398.7 cc / 24.3 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, Intake 40mm, outlet 34 mmFour stroke, single cylinder, DOHC with finger followers, 4 valves
Bore x Stroke101 x 73 mm89 x 64 mm
Compression Ratio12.5:112.6:1
Cooling SystemLiquid / Air cooledLiquid Cooled
Emissions-EURO 5+
Engine Management-Bosch EMS with RBW
Exhaust managementFully-controlled three-way catalytic converter-
Fuel Consumption5.7 L/100 km / 17.6 km/l / 41.4 US mpg-
Fuel InductionThrottle valve: 52 mm Carburetion: BMS-X Emission control: Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converterBosch fuel injection, 46 mm throttle body
Fuel Reserve4 Litres / 1.0 US gal-
Fuel TypePremium unleaded (95 RON)-
IgnitionBMS-K -
Lubrication-Wet sump
StarterElectricElectric
EV Specifics
Battery Capacity12 V / 11.8 maintenance-free-
Drivetrain
ClutchAnti-hopping wet clutchPASC slipper clutch, mechanically operated
Final DriveShaftChain 520-X Ring
Gear Ratios1st 2.438 / 2nd 1.714 / 3rd 1.296 / 4th 1.059 / 5th 0.943 / 6th 0.848:1-
Primary Drive-86:33
Transmission / Drive6 Speed 6 Speed
Chassis
Frame TypeConstruction type tubular steel bridge frame, engine self-supportingSteel trellis frame, powder coated, with bolt-on subframe
Suspension - FrontBMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion 37 mm, central spring strut43mm WP APEX 43, compression and rebound adjustble, 30 clicks
Suspension - RearCast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring preload hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) at handwheel, rebound damping adjustable at handwheelWP APEX Split Piston, preload with top ring and rebound, 20 clicks
Steering Head Angle64.5 °63.1°
Wheel Travel - Front190 mm / 7.5 in230 mm / 9.1 in
Wheel Travel - Rear220 mm / 7.9 in230 mm / 9.1 in
Electrical Systems
AlternatorThree-phase alternator 510 W (nominal power)-
Electrical SystemAlternator 620 W Battery /Ah 12V/12 maintenance-free Headlight H7W / LED (SA) Starter 0.9 kW-
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2x 305mm Hydraulically actuated twin disc brake, BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (standard, part intergal, disengageable)Single
Brakes - RearSingle 275mm disc, 2 piston caliper, BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (standard, part intergal, disengageable)Single 240 mm disc, Bybre floating 1 piston caliper
ABS-Bosch 10.3 Modular with Offroad mode
Rims - Front3.00 x 19-
Rims - Rear4.50 x 17-
Tyres - Front120/70 R1990/90 x R21 M/C 54T M+S
Tyres - Rear170/60 R 17140/80 x R18 M/C 70T M+S
Wheel Caster99.6 mm / 3.9 in.-
Wheels-Wire spoke, aluminium rims
Wheels - FrontCast aluminum wheels and spokes or laced wire spokes21 x 1.85
Wheels - RearCast aluminum wheels and spokes or laced wire spokes18 x 2.5