2020 BMW R 1250GS Adventure vs 2025 KTM 790 Adventure

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
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
Year20202025
ColoursIce Grey, Style HP, Style Exclusive-
Make ModelBMW R 1250GS AdventureKTM 790 Adventure
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 - possible840 mm - 860 mm / 33.0 in - 33.8 in
Wheelbase1504 mm / 59.2 in1509 mm ± 15 mm / 59.4 ± 0.6 in
Ground Clearance-233 mm / 9.2 in
Height1460 mm / 57.5 in.-
Length952 mm / 37.5 in (including mirrors)-
Width952 mm / 37.5 in (including mirrors)-
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)268.0 kg203
Wet Weight (lbs.)590.8 pounds-
Fuel Capacity (l)30.00 litres-
Fuel Capacity (gal.)7.93 US gallons-
Fuel Capacity30 Litres / 7.9 US gal20 Litres / 5.3 US gal
Wet Weight268 kg / 591 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 Power136 hp / 100 kW @ 7750 rpm95hp / 70.8 kW
Max Torque143 Nm / 105.4 lb-ft @ 6250 rpm87 Nm / 64.1 lb-ft
Engine
Displacement (ci)76.52 cubic inches-
Displacement (cc)1254.0 cc-
CO2110.2 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)-
Bore x Stroke (mm)102.5 x 76.0 mm-
Engine TypeTwo cylinder boxer, four-stroke-
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)-
Fuel Reserve (gal.)1.06 US gallons-
Bore x Stroke (in,)4.0 x 3.0 inches-
Fuel Reserve (l)4.00 litres-
Displacement1254 cc / 76.5 cu-in799 cc / 48.7 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 mmFour stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Fuel SystemInjection. Electronic intake pipe injection-
Bore x Stroke102.5 x 76 mm88 mm x 65.7 mm
Compression Ratio12.5:112.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid / Air cooledLiquid cooled
EmissionsClosed-loop three-way catalytic converter, exhaust standard , Euro 4Euro 5
Engine LubricationDry sump-
Engine ManagementBMS-OBosch EMS with RBW
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 DKK Dell'Orto, 46 mm Throttle Body
Fuel Reserve4.00 litres / 1.06 US gallons-
Fuel TypePremium unleaded, 95 (RON)-
Lubrication-Forced oil lubrication with 2 oil pumps
StarterElectric 900WElectric
Valve System4-
EV Specifics
Battery Capacity12V/12Ah-
Drivetrain
ClutchWet clutch with anti-hopping function, hydraulically activatedPASC (Power Assisted Slipper Clutch) antihopping 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-
Gearbox6-speed-
Primary DriveConstant mesh45:16
Primary Drive Ratios1.650-
Secondary Drive Ratio2.910-
Transmission / DriveConstant mesh 6-speed gearbox with helical gearing system6 Speed
Chassis
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)220 mm-
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)8.7 inches-
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)8.3 inches-
Trail (in.)3.9 inches-
Trail (mm)100 mm-
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)210 mm-
Frame TypeTwo-section frame concept consisting of main frame with bolt-on rear frame, load-bearing engineChromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated
Suspension - FrontBMW Motorrad 37mm Telelever, central spring strutWP APEX 43
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 APEX - Monoshock
Rake25.5°-
Steering Angle65.1°-
Steering Head Angle-64.1°
Trail95.4 mm / 3.8 in-
Wheel Travel - Front210 mm / in200 mm / 7.9 in
Wheel Travel - Rear220 mm / 8.7 in200 mm / 7.9 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2x 305mm floating discs, 4-piston radial brake calipers2x 320mm discs, 2x radially mounted 4 piston caliper
Brakes - RearSingle 276mm disc, 2-piston floating caliperSingle 260mm disc, 2 piston floating caliper
ABSBMW Motorrad Integral ABS as standard (part integral), disengageable (option: ABS Pro)Bosch 9.3 MP (incl. Cornering-ABS and off-road mode, disengageable)
RimsAluminium-Gussräder-
Tyres - Front120/70 R1990/90-21
Tyres - Rear170/60 R17150/70-18
WheelsCross spokeSpoked wheels with aluminium tubeless rims
Wheels - Front3.00 x 19 in2.50 x 21
Wheels - Rear4.50 x 17 in4.50 x 18