2020 BMW R 1250GS Adventure vs 2026 KTM 690 Enduro R

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2020 BMW R 1250GS Adventure 2020 BMW R 1250GS Adventure

Enduro / Off-Road

Engine
Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke
Power
136 hp / 100 kW @ 7750 rpm
Top Speed
200.0 km/h / 124.3 mph
Weight
590.8 pounds
2026 KTM 690 Enduro R 2026 KTM 690 Enduro R

Enduro / Off-Road

Engine
Single cylinder, 4-stroke, SOHC, 4-valve
Power
79 hp / 58.1 kW
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
162 kg / 357 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year20202026
ColoursIce Grey, Style HP, Style Exclusive-
Make ModelBMW R 1250GS AdventureKTM 690 Enduro R
Dimensions
Seat Height (in.)35.0 inches-
Seat Height (mm)890 mm-
Seat Heigth -Alternate (in.)35.8 inches-
Seat Heigth -Alternate (mm)910 mm-
Wheelbase (in.)59.2 inches-
Wheelbase (mm)1504 mm-
Width (in.)38.6 inches-
Width (mm)980 mm-
Length (mm)2270 mm-
Length (in.)89.4 inches-
Height (mm)1460 mm-
Height (in.)57.5 inches-
Seat Height890 mm to 910 mm / 35 in to 35.8 in 820 mm to 910 mm / 32 in to 35.8 in - possible935 mm / 36.8 in
Wheelbase1504 mm / 59.2 in1506 mm / 59.3 in
Ground Clearance-265 mm / 10.4 in
Height1460 mm / 57.5 in.-
Length952 mm / 37.5 in (including mirrors)-
Width952 mm / 37.5 in (including mirrors)-
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (lbs.)590.8 pounds-
Wet Weight (kg)268.0 kg162
Fuel Capacity (gal.)7.93 US gallons-
Fuel Capacity (l)30.00 litres-
Fuel Capacity30 Litres / 7.9 US gal13.3 Litres / 3.5 US gal
Wet Weight268 kg / 591 lbs162 kg / 357 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 Power136 hp / 100 kW @ 7750 rpm79 hp / 58.1 kW
Max Torque143 Nm / 105.4 lb-ft @ 6250 rpm73 Nm / 54 lb-ft
Engine
Engine TypeTwo cylinder boxer, four-stroke-
Displacement (ci)76.52 cubic inches-
Displacement (cc)1254.0 cc-
CO2110.2 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)-
Fuel Reserve (gal.)1.06 US gallons-
Bore x Stroke (in,)4.0 x 3.0 inches-
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)-
Fuel Reserve (l)4.00 litres-
Bore x Stroke (mm)102.5 x 76.0 mm-
Displacement1254 cc / 76.5 cu-in692.7 cc / 42.27 cu in
Engine DetailFour stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, with two overhead, spur gear driven camshafts , a counterbalance shaft and variable intake camshaft control system BMW ShiftCam, 4 valves per cylinder, Intake 40mm, outlet 34 mmSingle cylinder, 4-stroke, SOHC, 4-valve
Fuel SystemInjection. Electronic intake pipe injection-
Bore x Stroke102.5 x 76 mm-
Compression Ratio12.5:1-
Cooling SystemLiquid / Air cooledLiquid cooled
EmissionsClosed-loop three-way catalytic converter, exhaust standard , Euro 4-
Engine LubricationDry sump-
Engine ManagementBMS-O-
Exhaust-Stainless steel primary and secondary silencer
Fuel Consumption4.75 litres/100 km (21.1 km/l or 49.52 mpg)-
Fuel InductionElectronic intake pipe injection, 52mm Ø throttle valve Keihin EFI (throttle body 50 mm)
Fuel Reserve4.00 litres / 1.06 US gallons-
Fuel TypePremium unleaded, 95 (RON)-
Ignition-Keihin EMS with RBW, double ignition
Lubrication System-Pressure lubrication with 2 oil pumps
StarterElectric 900WElectric
Valve System4-
EV Specifics
Battery Capacity12V/12Ah-
Drivetrain
ClutchWet clutch with anti-hopping function, hydraulically activatedPASC slipper clutch, hydraulically 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-
Gearbox6-speed-
Primary DriveConstant mesh-
Primary Drive Ratios1.650-
Secondary Drive Ratio2.910-
Transmission / DriveConstant mesh 6-speed gearbox with helical gearing system6-Speed
Chassis
Trail (mm)100 mm-
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)8.3 inches-
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)210 mm-
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)8.7 inches-
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)220 mm-
Trail (in.)3.9 inches-
Frame TypeTwo-section frame concept consisting of main frame with bolt-on rear frame, load-bearing engineChromium-molybdenum-steel trellis frame, powder coated
Suspension - FrontBMW Motorrad 37mm Telelever, central spring strutWP USD XPLOR 48 forks, compression and rebound adjustable
Suspension - RearCast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever, WAD spring strut, continuously adjustable spring preload by means of hand wheel, rebound-stage damping adjustable by hand wheel (Option: Dynamic ESA)WP XPLOR shock absorber with Pro-Lever linkage, preload adjuster
Rake25.5°-
Steering Angle65.1°-
Steering Head Angle-62.3°
Subframe-Self-supporting plastic tank
Trail95.4 mm / 3.8 in120 mm / 4.7 in
Wheel Travel - Front210 mm / in265 mm / 10.4 in
Wheel Travel - Rear220 mm / 8.7 in250 mm / 9.8 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2x 305mm floating discs, 4-piston radial brake calipersSingle 300 mm disc, Brembo 2 piston floating caliper
Brakes - RearSingle 276mm disc, 2-piston floating caliperSingle 240 mm disc, Brembo single piston floating caliper
ABSBMW Motorrad Integral ABS as standard (part integral), disengageable (option: ABS Pro)Bosch 9.1 MP (incl. Cornering ABS and offroad mode, disengageable)
RimsAluminium-Gussräder-
Tyres - Front120/70 R1990/90 -21
Tyres - Rear170/60 R17140/80 -18
WheelsCross spoke-
Wheels - Front3.00 x 19 inSpoked wheels with aluminum rims, 1.85 x 21″
Wheels - Rear4.50 x 17 inSpoked wheels with aluminum rims, 2.50 x 18″