2024 BMW R 1300GS vs 2025 KTM 390 Adventure R

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2024 BMW R 1300GS 2024 BMW R 1300GS

Enduro / Off-Road

Engine
Four 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 mm
Power
108kW / 145hp @ 7750 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
237 kg / 523 lbs
2025 KTM 390 Adventure R 2025 KTM 390 Adventure R

Enduro / Off-Road

Engine
Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC with finger followers, 4 valves
Power
33 kW / 44.3 hp @ 8500 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
165 kg / 364 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year20242025
Make ModelBMW R 1300GSKTM 390 Adventure R
Dimensions
Seat Height850 mm / 33.5870 mm / 34.3 in
Wheelbase1518 mm / 59.8 in1481 mm / 58.3 in
Length2212 mm / 87.1 in-
Width1000 mm / 39.4 in-
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)237 165
Fuel Capacity19 Litres / 5.0 US gal14 L / 3.7 US gal
Max Load465 kg / 1025 lbs-
Wet Weight237 kg / 523 lbs165 kg / 364 lbs
Performance
Max Power108kW / 145hp @ 7750 rpm33 kW / 44.3 hp @ 8500 rpm
Max Torque149 Nm / 110 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm39 Nm / 28.7 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm
Engine
Displacement1300 cc / 79 cu-in398.7 cc / 24.3 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, single cylinder, DOHC with finger followers, 4 valves
Bore x Stroke106.5 x 73 mm89 x 64 mm
Compression Ratio13.3:112.6:1
Cooling SystemLiquid / Air cooledLiquid Cooled
EmissionsClosed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, EU5EURO 5+
Engine ManagementBMS-OBosch EMS with RBW
Fuel InductionElectronic intake pipe injection, 52mm Ø throttle valve Bosch fuel injection, 46 mm throttle body
Fuel TypeUnleaded super, octane number 95 (RON)-
Lubrication-Wet sump
StarterElectricElectric
EV Specifics
Battery Capacity12 V / 10Ah, maintenance-free-
Drivetrain
ClutchWet clutch with anti-hopping function, hydraulically activatedPASC slipper clutch, mechanically operated
Final DriveShaftChain 520-X Ring
Gear Ratios1st 2.438 2nd 1.714 3rd. 1.296 4th 1.059 5th 0.906 6th 0.795-
Primary Drive-86:33
Primary Drive Ratios1.479-
Secondary Drive Ratio2.910-
Transmission / DriveClaw-shift constant mesh 6-speed gearbox6 Speed
Chassis
Frame TypeSteel, two-section with bolt on rear frame, load bearing engineSteel trellis frame, powder coated, with bolt-on subframe
Suspension - FrontEVO Telelever, central spring strut43mm WP APEX 43, compression and rebound adjustble, 30 clicks
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 Split Piston, preload with top ring and rebound, 20 clicks
Steering Angle63.8°-
Steering Head Angle-63.1°
Trail112 mm / 4.0 in-
Wheel Travel - Front192 mm / 7.5 in230 mm / 9.1 in
Wheel Travel - Rear200 mm / 7.8 in230 mm / 9.1 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2x 310mm floating discs, 4-piston radial brake calipersSingle
Brakes - RearSingle 285mm disc, 2-piston semi-floating caliperSingle 240 mm disc, Bybre floating 1 piston caliper
ABSBMW Motorrad Integral ABS Pro (part-integral, slant-layer-optimized)Bosch 10.3 Modular with Offroad mode
Tyres - Front120/70 R1990/90 x R21 M/C 54T M+S
Tyres - Rear170/60 R17140/80 x R18 M/C 70T M+S
WheelsCast aluminium wheelsWire spoke, aluminium rims
Wheels - Front3.00 x 19″21 x 1.85
Wheels - Rear4.50 x 17″18 x 2.5