2020 BMW R 1250RT vs 2025 KTM 890 Adventure R

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2020 BMW R 1250RT 2020 BMW R 1250RT

Enduro / Off-Road

Engine
Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke
Power
136 hp / 100 kW @ 7750 rpm
Top Speed
201.0 km/h / 124.9 mph
Weight
279 kg / 615 lbs
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
Year20202025
ColoursMars Red metallic/Dark Slate Metallic, Manhattan Metallic, Alpine White, Opt. 719 Stardust Metallic, Opt.719 Blue pPanet Metallic/Ivory-
Make ModelBMW R 1250RTKTM 890 Adventure R
Dimensions
Height (in.)49.4 inches-
Height (mm)1255 mm-
Length (in.)87.5 inches-
Length (mm)2222 mm-
Seat Height (in.)32.7 inches-
Seat Height (mm)830 mm-
Seat Heigth -Alternate (in.)33.5 inches-
Seat Heigth -Alternate (mm)850 mm-
Wheelbase (in.)58.5 inches-
Wheelbase (mm)1485 mm-
Width (in.)38.8 inches-
Width (mm)985 mm-
Seat Height805 mm to 825 mm / 31.6 in to 32.4 in 760 mm to 850 mm / 29.9 in to 33.4 in - optional880 mm / 34.6 in
Wheelbase1485 mm / 58.4 in1528 mm / 60.2 in
Ground Clearance-263 mm / 10.4 in
Height1255 mm / 49.4 in.-
Length985 mm / 38.7 in-
Width985 mm / 38.7 in-
Weights & Capacities
Fuel Capacity (gal.)6.61 US gallons-
Wet Weight (kg)279 210
Fuel Capacity (l)25.00 litres-
Fuel Capacity25 Litres / 6.6 US gal20 Litres / 5.3 US gal
Max Load505 kg / 1113.3 lbs-
Wet Weight279 kg / 615 lbs210 kg / 464 lbs
Performance
Top Speed (mph.)124.9 mph-
Top Speed (km/h)201.0 km/h-
Top Speed201.0 km/h / 124.9 mph-
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
CO2109.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)-
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)-
Engine TypeTwo cylinder boxer, four-stroke-
Bore x Stroke (in,)4.0 x 3.0 inches-
Displacement (cc)1254.0 cc-
Bore x Stroke (mm)102.5 x 76.0 mm-
Displacement (ci)76.52 cubic inches-
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 fuel injection with ride-by-wire throttle system-
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
EmissionsClosed-loop three-way catalytic converter, exhaust standard , Euro 4Euro 5
Engine LubricationDry sump-
Engine ManagementBMS-OBosch EMS with RBW
Exhaust-Stainless-steel
Fuel Consumption4.70 litres/100 km (21.3 km/l or 50.05 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 CapacityV/Ah 12/11.8 12/16-
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
Trail (mm)100 mm-
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)4.7 inches-
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)120 mm-
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)5.4 inches-
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)136 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 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 spring strut, continuously adjustable spring preload by means of hand wheel, rebound-stage damping adjustable by hand wheel (Option: Dynamic ESA)Linkage-free spring-preload adjustable WP Xplor PDS piggyback shock
Rake25.5°26.3°
Steering Angle64.1°-
Steering Head Angle-63.7°
Trail116 mm / 4.5 in-
Wheel Travel - Front120 mm / 4.7 in240 mm / 9.4 in
Wheel Travel - Rear136 mm / 5.3 in240 mm / 9.4 in
Electrical Systems
Lighting systemLED-
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2x 320mm 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 as standard (part integral), disengageableBosch 9.3 MP incl. Cornering-ABS and offroad mode, disengageable
RimsCast aluminum wheels-
Tyres - Front120/70 ZR1790/90 x 21 Continental Twinduro TKC 80
Tyres - Rear180/55 ZR17150/70 x 18 Continental Twinduro TKC 80
WheelsDie-cast aluminium wheelsWire-spoked with aluminium rim
Wheels - Front3.50 x 17″2.50 x 21
Wheels - Rear5.50 x 17″4.50 x 18