2012 BMW R 1200GS vs 2025 KTM 890 Adventure R

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2012 BMW R 1200GS 2012 BMW R 1200GS

Enduro / Off-Road

Engine
Two cylinder boxer, two-stroke
Power
81 kW / 110 hp @ 7750 rpm
Top Speed
206.8 km/h / 129 mph.
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
Full Specifications
General
CommentsBlata is from the Czech Republic.-
Year20122025
ColoursTitan silver, blue-
Make ModelBMW R 1200GSKTM 890 Adventure R
Dimensions
Width (mm)915 mm-
Width (in.)36.0 inches-
Wheelbase (mm)1,507 mm-
Wheelbase (in.)59.3 inches-
Seat Heigth -Alternate (mm)765 mm-
Seat Heigth -Alternate (in.)30.1 inches-
Height (mm)1,450 mm-
Length (in.)87.0 inches-
Length (mm)2,210 mm-
Seat Height (in.)33.5 inches-
Seat Height (mm)850 mm-
Height (in.)57.1 inches-
Seat Height850 mm - 870 mm / 33.4 in - 34.2 in880 mm / 34.6 in
Wheelbase1507 mm / 59.3 in1528 mm / 60.2 in
Ground Clearance-263 mm / 10.4 in
Height1450 mm / 57.1 in-
Length2210 mm / 87.0 in-
Width953 mm / 37.5 in-
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (lbs.)504.9 pounds-
Wet Weight (kg)229.0 kg210
Dry Weight (kg)203-
Dry Weight (lbs.)447.5 pounds-
Fuel Capacity (gal.)5.28 gallons-
Fuel Capacity (l)20.00 litres-
Dry Weight205 kg / 452 lbs-
Fuel Capacity20 Litres / 5.2 US gal20 Litres / 5.3 US gal
Wet Weight238 kg / 525 lbs210 kg / 464 lbs
Performance
Top Speed206.8 km/h / 129 mph.-
Acceleration (0-100 km/h)4.4 sec-
Max Power81 kW / 110 hp @ 7750 rpm78.3 kW / 105 hp @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque120 Nm / 12.2 kgf-m / 88 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm100 Nm / 73.7 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio0.2365 HP/kg-
Standing Start 0-1000 m23.4 sec / 203.3 km/h / 126.3 mph-
Standing Start 0-140 km/h7.9 sec-
Standing Start 0-200 km/h19.6 sec-
Standing Start ¼ Mile12.3 sec / 186.5 km/h / 115.9 mph-
Engine
Fuel Reserve (l)4.00 litres-
Fuel Reserve (gal.)1.06 gallons-
Fuel ControlDOHC-
Engine TypeTwo cylinder boxer, two-stroke-
Displacement (ci)71.39 cubic inches-
Displacement (cc)1170.00 cc-
CO299.8 CO-
Bore x Stroke (mm)101.0 x 73.0 mm-
Bore x Stroke (in,)4.0 x 2.9 inches-
Displacement1170 cc / 71.4 cub in.889 cc / 54.3 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinderFour 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 Stroke101 x 73 mm90.7 x 68.8 mm
Compression Ratio12.0:113.5:1
Cooling SystemAir/oil cooledLiquid 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
ExhaustFully-controlled three-way catalytic converterStainless-steel
Fuel Consumption4.30 litres/100 km (23.3 km/l or 54.70 mpg)-
Fuel InductionBMS-K+, ∅50mm throttle butterflyDKK Dell'Orto with 46mm throttle body
Fuel Reserve4L / 1.1 US gal-
IgnitionBMS-K -
Lubrication-Pressure lubrication with 2 oil pumps
StarterElectricElectric
Valve System4-
Drivetrain
ClutchSingle-plate dry clutch, ∅180mmPASC antihopping clutch, mechanically operated
Final DriveShaft45:16 Chain 520 X-Ring
Gear Ratios1st 2.375 / 2nd 1.696 / 3rd 1.296 / 4th 0.065 / 5th 0.939 / 6th 0.848:1-
Gearbox6-speed-
Primary Drive-39:75
Transmission / Drive6 Speed 6 Speed (quickshifter optional)
Chassis
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)6.7 inches-
Trail (mm)101 mm-
Trail (in.)4.0 inches-
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)170 mm-
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)7.5 inches-
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)190 mm-
Frame TypeTubular steel frame, load-bearing power unitChromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated
Suspension - FrontTelelever, stanchion diameter ∅41mm, central spring strut, spring preload 9 times mechanically adjustable48mm Fully adjustable WP Xplor inverted forks
Suspension - RearDie-cast aluminium single-sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever, WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable to continuously variable levels by means of handwheel, rebound damping adjustable.Linkage-free spring-preload adjustable WP Xplor PDS piggyback shock
Rake25.7°26.3°
Steering Head Angle-63.7°
Wheel Travel - Front190 mm / 7.5 in240 mm / 9.4 in
Wheel Travel - Rear200 mm / 7.9 in240 mm / 9.4 in
Electrical Systems
Lighting system12V 55W headlight-
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm)265 mm-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.)10.4 inches-
Brakes - Front Diameter (mm)305 mm-
Brakes - Front Diameter (in.)12.0 inches-
Brakes - Front2 x ∅305mm discs, 4 piston caliper. Optional: BMW Motorrad Integral ABS2x 320mm discs with 4-piston radially mounted calipers
Brakes - RearSingle ∅265mm disc 2 piston caliper. Optional: BMW Motorrad Integral ABSSingle 260mm disc
ABS-Bosch 9.3 MP incl. Cornering-ABS and offroad mode, disengageable
RimsCast aluminium-
Tyres - Front110/80 ZR1990/90 x 21 Continental Twinduro TKC 80
Tyres - Rear150/70 ZR17150/70 x 18 Continental Twinduro TKC 80
Wheels-Wire-spoked with aluminium rim
Wheels - Front-2.50 x 21
Wheels - Rear-4.50 x 18