2009 BMW R 1200GS vs 2025 KTM 790 Adventure

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2009 BMW R 1200GS 2009 BMW R 1200GS

Enduro / Off-Road

Engine
Two cylinder boxer
Power
N/A
Top Speed
200.0 km/h / 124.3 mph
Weight
504.9 pounds
2025 KTM 790 Adventure 2025 KTM 790 Adventure

Enduro / Off-Road

Engine
Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Power
95hp / 70.8 kW
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
203 kg / 447 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year-2025
ColoursSlate grey matallic matt, Namibia orange-
Make Model-KTM 790 Adventure
Dimensions
Width (in.)935.0 inches-
Wheelbase (mm)1,507 mm-
Wheelbase (in.)59.3 inches-
Height (in.)57.1 inches-
Height (mm)1,450 mm-
Length (in.)87.0 inches-
Length (mm)2,210 mm-
Width (mm)23,749 mm-
Seat Height-840 mm - 860 mm / 33.0 in - 33.8 in
Wheelbase1,507 mm / 59.3 in.1509 mm ± 15 mm / 59.4 ± 0.6 in
Ground Clearance-233 mm / 9.2 in
Height1,450 mm / 57.1 in.-
Length2,210 mm / 87.0 in.-
Width23,749 mm / 935.0 in.-
Weights & Capacities
Fuel Capacity (l)20.00 litres-
Fuel Capacity (gal.)5.28 gallons-
Dry Weight (lbs.)447.5 pounds-
Dry Weight (kg)203-
Wet Weight (kg)229.0 kg203
Wet Weight (lbs.)504.9 pounds-
Dry Weight203 kg / 447.5 lbs-
Fuel Capacity20.00 litres / 5.28 gallons20 Litres / 5.3 US gal
Wet Weight229.0 kg / 504.9 lbs203 kg / 447 lbs
Performance
Top Speed (mph.)124.3 mph-
Top Speed (km/h)200.0 km/h-
Top Speed200.0 km/h / 124.3 mph-
Max Power-95hp / 70.8 kW
Max Torque115.0087 Nm / 64.1 lb-ft
Power-to-Weight Ratio0.5086 HP/kg-
Engine
Stroke4-
Fuel Reserve (l)4.00 litres-
Bore x Stroke (mm)101.0 x 73.0 mm-
Fuel ControlSOHC-
Displacement (cc)1170.00 cc-
Displacement (ci)71.39 cubic inches-
Engine TypeTwo cylinder boxer-
Fuel Reserve (gal.)1.06 gallons-
Bore x Stroke (in,)4.0 x 2.9 inches-
Displacement-799 cc / 48.7 cu-in
Engine Detail-Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Fuel SystemInjection. Electronic intake pipe injection/BMS-K digital engine management with overrun fuel cut-off, twin spark ignition-
Bore x Stroke-88 mm x 65.7 mm
Compression Ratio12.0:112.5:1
Cooling System-Liquid cooled
Emissions-Euro 5
Engine Management-Bosch EMS with RBW
ExhaustEuro 3Stainless steel primary and secondary silencer
Fuel Induction-DKK Dell'Orto, 46 mm Throttle Body
Fuel Reserve4.00 litres / 1.06 gallons-
Lubrication-Forced oil lubrication with 2 oil pumps
StarterElectricElectric
Valve System4-
Drivetrain
ClutchSingle dry plate clutch, hydraulically operatedPASC (Power Assisted Slipper Clutch) antihopping clutch, mechanically operated
Final DriveShaft drive (cardan)Chain 520 X-Ring
Gearbox6-speed-
Primary Drive-45:16
Transmission / Drive-6 Speed
Chassis
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)200 mm-
Trail (in.)4.0 inches-
Trail (mm)101 mm-
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)7.5 inches-
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)190 mm-
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)7.9 inches-
Frame TypeTwo-section frame consisting of front and rear sections, load- bearing engine-gearbox unitChromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated
Suspension - FrontBMW Motorrad TeleleverWP APEX 43
Suspension - RearCast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad ParaleverWP APEX - Monoshock
Rake25.7°-
Steering Head Angle-64.1°
Trail101 mm / 4.0 in.-
Wheel Travel - Front190 mm / 7.5 in.200 mm / 7.9 in
Wheel Travel - Rear200 mm / 7.9 in.200 mm / 7.9 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front Diameter (in.)12.0 inches-
Brakes - Front Diameter (mm)305 mm-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.)10.4 inches-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm)265 mm-
Brakes - FrontDouble disc. Optional ABS, can be switched off2x 320mm discs, 2x radially mounted 4 piston caliper
Brakes - RearSingle disc. Optional ABS, can be switched offSingle 260mm disc, 2 piston floating caliper
ABS-Bosch 9.3 MP (incl. Cornering-ABS and off-road mode, disengageable)
Tyres - Front110/80-1990/90-21
Tyres - Rear150/70-17150/70-18
Wheels-Spoked wheels with aluminium tubeless rims
Wheels - Front-2.50 x 21
Wheels - Rear-4.50 x 18