2020 BMW R 1250GS vs 2025 KTM 790 Adventure

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

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

Enduro / Off-Road

Engine
Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke
Power
N/A
Top Speed
200.0 km/h / 124.3 mph
Weight
549.0 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
ColoursBlack Storm Metallic, Cosmic Blue Metallic, Style HP, Style Exclusive-
Make Model-KTM 790 Adventure
Dimensions
Width (in.)37.5 inches-
Seat Height (in.)33.5 inches-
Length (mm)2207 mm-
Length (in.)86.9 inches-
Height (mm)1430 mm-
Width (mm)953 mm-
Seat Height (mm)850 mm-
Seat Heigth -Alternate (in.)34.3 inches-
Seat Heigth -Alternate (mm)870 mm-
Wheelbase (in.)60.0 inches-
Wheelbase (mm)1525 mm-
Height (in.)56.3 inches-
Seat Height850 mm / 33.5 in.840 mm - 860 mm / 33.0 in - 33.8 in
Wheelbase1525 mm / 60.0 in.1509 mm ± 15 mm / 59.4 ± 0.6 in
Ground Clearance-233 mm / 9.2 in
Height1430 mm / 56.3 in.-
Length2207 mm / 86.9 in.-
Width953 mm / 37.5 in.-
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (lbs.)549.0 pounds-
Wet Weight (kg)249.0 kg203
Fuel Capacity (gal.)5.28 US gallons-
Fuel Capacity (l)20.00 litres-
Fuel Capacity20.00 litres / 5.28 US gallons20 Litres / 5.3 US gal
Wet Weight249.0 kg / 549.0 lbs203 kg / 447 lbs
Performance
Top Speed (km/h)200.0 km/h-
Top Speed (mph.)124.3 mph-
Top Speed200.0 km/h / 124.3 mph-
Max Power-95hp / 70.8 kW
Max Torque143.0 Nm (14.6 kgf-m or 105.5 ft.lbs) @ 6500 Revolutions"87 Nm / 64.1 lb-ft
Engine
Fuel Reserve (l)4.00 litres-
Fuel Reserve (gal.)1.06 US gallons-
Bore x Stroke (in,)4.0 x 3.0 inches-
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)-
Bore x Stroke (mm)102.5 x 76.0 mm-
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)-
Displacement-799 cc / 48.7 cu-in
Engine DetailBalancer shaftFour stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Fuel SystemInjection. Electronic intake pipe injection-
Bore x Stroke-88 mm x 65.7 mm
Compression Ratio12.5:112.5:1
Cooling System-Liquid cooled
EmissionsEU-4Euro 5
Engine LubricationDry sump-
Engine Management-Bosch 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 Induction-DKK Dell'Orto, 46 mm Throttle Body
Fuel Reserve4.00 litres / 1.06 US gallons-
Lubrication-Forced oil lubrication with 2 oil pumps
StarterElectricElectric
Valve System4-
Drivetrain
ClutchOil lubricated clutch, hydraulically operatedPASC (Power Assisted Slipper Clutch) antihopping clutch, mechanically operated
Final DriveShaft drive (cardan)   (final drive)Chain 520 X-Ring
Gearbox6-speed-
Primary DriveConstant mesh45:16
Transmission / Drive-6 Speed
Chassis
Trail (mm)100 mm-
Trail (in.)3.9 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-
Frame TypeTwo-section frame, front- and bolted on rear frame, load-bearing engineChromium-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
Rake25.5°-
Steering Head Angle-64.1°
Trail100 mm / 3.9 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 - FrontDouble disc. ABS. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers.2x 320mm discs, 2x radially mounted 4 piston caliper
Brakes - RearSingle disc. ABS. Floating disc. Two-piston calipers.Single 260mm disc, 2 piston floating caliper
ABS-Bosch 9.3 MP (incl. Cornering-ABS and off-road mode, disengageable)
RimsAluminium-Gussräder-
Tyres - Front120/70-R1990/90-21
Tyres - Rear-150/70-18
Wheels-Spoked wheels with aluminium tubeless rims
Wheels - Front-2.50 x 21
Wheels - Rear-4.50 x 18