2021 BMW R 1250RS vs 2025 KTM 790 Adventure

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2021 BMW R 1250RS 2021 BMW R 1250RS

Enduro / Off-Road

Engine
Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke
Power
136 hp / 100 kW @ 7750 rpm
Top Speed
201.2 km/h / 125.0 mph
Weight
535.7 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
CommentsAdjustable Windshield. 2 Ride Modes (Rain/Road). Automatic Stability Control.-
Year20212025
ColoursBlack Storm Metallic, Style Sport Yellow, Style Exclusive Blue-
Make ModelBMW R 1250RSKTM 790 Adventure
Dimensions
Width (mm)925 mm-
Width (in.)36.4 inches-
Wheelbase (mm)1530 mm-
Wheelbase (in.)60.2 inches-
Seat Height (mm)820 mm-
Seat Height (in.)32.3 inches-
Length (mm)2202 mm-
Length (in.)86.7 inches-
Height (mm)1255 mm-
Height (in.)49.4 inches-
Seat Height820 mm / 32.3 in OE low seat: 760 mm / 29.9 in OE sport seat: 840 mm / 33.0 in840 mm - 860 mm / 33.0 in - 33.8 in
Wheelbase1530 mm / 60.2 in1509 mm ± 15 mm / 59.4 ± 0.6 in
Ground Clearance-233 mm / 9.2 in
Height1255 mm / 49.4 in minimum-
Length2202 mm / 86.6 in-
Width925 mm / 36.4 in-
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)243.0 kg203
Wet Weight (lbs.)535.7 pounds-
Fuel Capacity (l)18.00 litres-
Fuel Capacity (gal.)4.76 US gallons-
Fuel Capacity18 Litres / 4.7 US gal20 Litres / 5.3 US gal
Wet Weight243 kg / 535.7 lbs203 kg / 447 lbs
Performance
Top Speed (mph.)125.0 mph-
Top Speed (km/h)201.2 km/h-
Top Speed201.2 km/h / 125.0 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
Fuel Reserve (l)4.00 litres-
Fuel Reserve (gal.)1.06 US gallons-
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)-
Engine TypeTwo cylinder boxer, four-stroke-
Bore x Stroke (mm)102.0 x 76.0 mm-
Bore x Stroke (in,)4.0 x 3.0 inches-
CO2109.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)-
Displacement (ci)76.52 cubic inches-
Displacement (cc)1254.0 cc-
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 fuel injection with ride-by-wire throttle system-
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, compliant with Euro 5 emission standardEuro 5
Engine LubricationDry sump-
Engine ManagementDigital engine control: BMS-O with e-gasBosch EMS with RBW
Exhaust-Stainless steel primary and secondary silencer
Fuel Consumption4.70 litres/100 km (21.3 km/l or 50.05 mpg)-
Fuel InductionElectronic intake pipe fuel injection, 52mm throttle valve DKK Dell'Orto, 46 mm Throttle Body
Fuel Reserve4.00 litres / 1.06 US gallons-
Fuel TypeSuper petrol unleaded, octane number 95 (ROZ), adaptation through engine control (91 to 98 ROZ)-
Lubrication-Forced oil 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 (Power Assisted Slipper Clutch) antihopping clutch, mechanically operated
Final DriveShaftChain 520 X-Ring
Gearbox6-speed-
Primary DriveConstant mesh45:16
Transmission / DriveConstant mesh 6-speed gearbox with helical gearing system6 Speed
Chassis
Trail (in.)4.4 inches-
Trail (mm)111 mm-
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)5.5 inches-
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)140 mm-
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)5.5 inches-
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)140 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 - FrontTelescopic Upside-Down fork; stanchion diameter 45 mmWP APEX 43
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 handwheelWP APEX - Monoshock
Rake26.7°-
Steering Angle62.3°-
Steering Head Angle-64.1°
Trail110.9 mm / 4.3 in-
Wheel Travel - Front140 mm / 5.5 in200 mm / 7.9 in
Wheel Travel - Rear140 mm / 5.5 in200 mm / 7.9 in
Electrical Systems
Lighting systemLED-
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2x 320mm 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 (part integral), disengageableBosch 9.3 MP (incl. Cornering-ABS and off-road mode, disengageable)
RimsCast aluminum-
Tyres - Front120/70 ZR1790/90-21
Tyres - Rear180/55 ZR17150/70-18
WheelsCast aluminium wheelsSpoked wheels with aluminium tubeless rims
Wheels - Front3.50 x 17 in2.50 x 21
Wheels - Rear5.50 x 17 in4.50 x 18