2021 BMW R 1250GS vs 2025 KTM 890 Adventure R

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2021 BMW R 1250GS 2021 BMW R 1250GS

Enduro / Off-Road

Engine
Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke
Power
136 hp / 100 kW @ 7750 rpm
Top Speed
200.0 km/h
Weight
549.0 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
Year20212025
ColoursBlack/Grey, Grey/White, White/Red/Blue, Black/Yellow-
Make ModelBMW R 1250GSKTM 890 Adventure R
Warranty3 years-
Dimensions
Seat Heigth -Alternate (mm)870 mm-
Wheelbase (in.)60.0 inches-
Wheelbase (mm)1525 mm-
Width (in.)37.5 inches-
Seat Heigth -Alternate (in.)34.3 inches-
Seat Height (mm)850 mm-
Seat Height (in.)33.5 inches-
Width (mm)953 mm-
Length (in.)86.9 inches-
Height (mm)1430 mm-
Height (in.)56.3 inches-
Ground Clearance (mm)185 mm-
Ground Clearance (in.)7.3 inches-
Length (mm)2207 mm-
Seat Height850 mm to 870 mm / 33.5 in to 34.3 in 800 mm to 820 mm / 31.5 in to 32.3 in - Optional880 mm / 34.6 in
Wheelbase1514 mm / 60 in1528 mm / 60.2 in
Ground Clearance-263 mm / 10.4 in
Height1430 mm / 56.3 in-
Length2207 mm / 86.9 in-
Width952.5 mm / 37.5 in-
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (lbs.)549.0 pounds-
Fuel Capacity (l)20.00 litres-
Fuel Capacity (gal.)5.28 US gallons-
Wet Weight (kg)249.0 kg210
Fuel Capacity20 Litres / 5.3 US gal20 Litres / 5.3 US gal
Max Load465 kg / 1025 lbs-
Wet Weight249 kg / 549 lbs210 kg / 464 lbs
Performance
Top Speed (mph.)124.3 mph-
Top Speed (km/h)200.0 km/h-
Max Power136 hp / 100 kW @ 7750 rpm78.3 kW / 105 hp @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque143 Nm / 105.4 lb-ft @ 6250 rpm100 Nm / 73.7 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm
Engine
Bore x Stroke (mm)102.5 x 76.0 mm-
Displacement (cc)1254.0 cc-
Displacement (ci)76.52 cubic inches-
Engine TypeTwo cylinder boxer, four-stroke-
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)-
Fuel Reserve (gal.)1.06 US gallons-
Fuel Reserve (l)4.00 litres-
Bore x Stroke (in,)4.0 x 3.0 inches-
CO2110.2 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)-
Displacement1254 cc / 76.5 cu-in889 cc / 54.3 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 valves per cylinder
Fuel SystemInjection. Electronic intake manifold injection-
Bore x Stroke102.5 x 76 mm90.7 x 68.8 mm
Compression Ratio12.5:113.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid / Air cooledLiquid cooled with water/oil heat exchanger
EmissionsRegulated three-way catalytic converter, compliant with EU5 emission standardEuro 5
Engine LubricationDry sump-
Engine ManagementBMS-OBosch EMS with RBW
Exhaust-Stainless-steel
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 with 46mm throttle body
Fuel TypeUnleaded super, octane number 95 (RON)-
Lubrication-Pressure lubrication with 2 oil pumps
StarterElectricElectric
Valve System4-
EV Specifics
Battery Capacity12 V / 11.8 Ah, maintenance-free-
Drivetrain
ClutchWet clutch with anti-hopping function, hydraulically activatedPASC antihopping clutch, mechanically operated
Final DriveShaft45:16 Chain 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 mesh39:75
Primary Drive Ratios1.650-
Secondary Drive Ratio1.061-
Transmission / DriveConstant mesh 6-speed gearbox with helical gearing system6 Speed (quickshifter optional)
Chassis
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)200 mm-
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)7.9 inches-
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)7.5 inches-
Trail (in.)3.9 inches-
Trail (mm)100 mm-
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)190 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 strut48mm Fully adjustable WP Xplor inverted forks
Suspension - RearCast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) at handwheel, rebound damping adjustable at handwheelLinkage-free spring-preload adjustable WP Xplor PDS piggyback shock
Rake25.5°26.3°
Steering Angle64.3°-
Steering Head Angle-63.7°
Trail100.6 mm / 4.0 in-
Wheel Travel - Front190 mm / 7.4 in240 mm / 9.4 in
Wheel Travel - Rear200 mm / 7.8 in240 mm / 9.4 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2x 305mm floating discs, 4-piston radial brake calipers2x 320mm discs with 4-piston radially mounted calipers
Brakes - RearSingle 276mm disc, 2-piston floating caliperSingle 260mm disc
ABSBMW Motorrad Integral ABS Pro (part-integral, slant-layer-optimized)Bosch 9.3 MP incl. Cornering-ABS and offroad mode, disengageable
RimsCast aluminium-
Tyres - Front120/70 R1990/90 x 21 Continental Twinduro TKC 80
Tyres - Rear170/60 R17150/70 x 18 Continental Twinduro TKC 80
WheelsCast aluminium wheelsWire-spoked with aluminium rim
Wheels - Front3.00 x 19″2.50 x 21
Wheels - Rear4.50 x 17″4.50 x 18