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2009 BMW R 1200GS vs 2025 KTM 890 Adventure R

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

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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
Weight
504.9 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
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Full Specifications
General
Year-2025
ColoursSlate grey matallic matt, Namibia orange-
Make Model-KTM 890 Adventure R
Dimensions
Width (mm)23,749 mm-
Wheelbase (in.)59.3 inches-
Wheelbase (mm)1,507 mm-
Length (mm)2,210 mm-
Width (in.)935.0 inches-
Height (mm)1,450 mm-
Height (in.)57.1 inches-
Length (in.)87.0 inches-
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)203-
Fuel Capacity (gal.)5.28 gallons-
Fuel Capacity (l)20.00 litres-
Wet Weight (kg)229.0 kg210
Wet Weight (lbs.)504.9 pounds-
Dry Weight (lbs.)447.5 pounds-
Fuel Capacity-20 Litres / 5.3 US gal
Wet Weight-210 kg / 464 lbs
Performance
Top Speed (mph.)124.3 mph-
Top Speed (km/h)200.0 km/h-
Max Power-78.3 kW / 105 hp @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque115.00100 Nm / 73.7 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio0.5086 HP/kg-
Engine
Stroke4-
Fuel Reserve (l)4.00 litres-
Bore x Stroke (in,)4.0 x 2.9 inches-
Bore x Stroke (mm)101.0 x 73.0 mm-
Displacement (cc)1170.00 cc-
Displacement (ci)71.39 cubic inches-
Engine TypeTwo cylinder boxer-
Fuel ControlSOHC-
Fuel Reserve (gal.)1.06 gallons-
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/BMS-K digital engine management with overrun fuel cut-off, twin spark ignition-
Bore x Stroke-90.7 x 68.8 mm
Compression Ratio12.0:113.5:1
Cooling System-Liquid cooled with water/oil heat exchanger
Emissions-Euro 5
Engine Management-Bosch EMS with RBW
ExhaustEuro 3Stainless-steel
Fuel Induction-DKK Dell'Orto with 46mm throttle body
Lubrication-Pressure lubrication with 2 oil pumps
StarterElectricElectric
Valve System4-
Drivetrain
ClutchSingle dry plate clutch, hydraulically operatedPASC antihopping clutch, mechanically operated
Final DriveShaft drive (cardan)45:16 Chain 520 X-Ring
Gearbox6-speed-
Primary Drive-39:75
Transmission / Drive-6 Speed (quickshifter optional)
Chassis
Trail (in.)4.0 inches-
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)7.5 inches-
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)200 mm-
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)7.9 inches-
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)190 mm-
Trail (mm)101 mm-
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 Telelever48mm Fully adjustable WP Xplor inverted forks
Suspension - RearCast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad ParaleverLinkage-free spring-preload adjustable WP Xplor PDS piggyback shock
Rake25.7°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 - Rear Diameter (in.)10.4 inches-
Brakes - Front Diameter (mm)305 mm-
Brakes - Front Diameter (in.)12.0 inches-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm)265 mm-
Brakes - FrontDouble disc. Optional ABS, can be switched off2x 320mm discs with 4-piston radially mounted calipers
Brakes - RearSingle disc. Optional ABS, can be switched offSingle 260mm disc
ABS-Bosch 9.3 MP incl. Cornering-ABS and offroad mode, disengageable
Tyres - Front110/80-1990/90 x 21 Continental Twinduro TKC 80
Tyres - Rear150/70-17150/70 x 18 Continental Twinduro TKC 80
Wheels-Wire-spoked with aluminium rim
Wheels - Front-2.50 x 21
Wheels - Rear-4.50 x 18
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