2024 BMW R 1300GS vs 2025 KTM 790 Adventure

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 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
Year20242025
Make ModelBMW R 1300GSKTM 790 Adventure
Dimensions
Seat Height850 mm / 33.5840 mm - 860 mm / 33.0 in - 33.8 in
Wheelbase1518 mm / 59.8 in1509 mm ± 15 mm / 59.4 ± 0.6 in
Ground Clearance-233 mm / 9.2 in
Length2212 mm / 87.1 in-
Width1000 mm / 39.4 in-
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)237 203
Fuel Capacity19 Litres / 5.0 US gal20 Litres / 5.3 US gal
Max Load465 kg / 1025 lbs-
Wet Weight237 kg / 523 lbs203 kg / 447 lbs
Performance
Max Power108kW / 145hp @ 7750 rpm95hp / 70.8 kW
Max Torque149 Nm / 110 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm87 Nm / 64.1 lb-ft
Engine
Displacement1300 cc / 79 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
Bore x Stroke106.5 x 73 mm88 mm x 65.7 mm
Compression Ratio13.3:112.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid / Air cooledLiquid cooled
EmissionsClosed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, EU5Euro 5
Engine ManagementBMS-OBosch EMS with RBW
Exhaust-Stainless steel primary and secondary silencer
Fuel InductionElectronic intake pipe injection, 52mm Ø throttle valve DKK Dell'Orto, 46 mm Throttle Body
Fuel TypeUnleaded super, octane number 95 (RON)-
Lubrication-Forced oil lubrication with 2 oil pumps
StarterElectricElectric
EV Specifics
Battery Capacity12 V / 10Ah, maintenance-free-
Drivetrain
ClutchWet clutch with anti-hopping function, hydraulically activatedPASC (Power Assisted Slipper Clutch) antihopping 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-45:16
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 engineChromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated
Suspension - FrontEVO Telelever, central spring strutWP 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
Steering Angle63.8°-
Steering Head Angle-64.1°
Trail112 mm / 4.0 in-
Wheel Travel - Front192 mm / 7.5 in200 mm / 7.9 in
Wheel Travel - Rear200 mm / 7.8 in200 mm / 7.9 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2x 310mm floating discs, 4-piston radial brake calipers2x 320mm discs, 2x radially mounted 4 piston caliper
Brakes - RearSingle 285mm disc, 2-piston semi-floating caliperSingle 260mm disc, 2 piston floating caliper
ABSBMW Motorrad Integral ABS Pro (part-integral, slant-layer-optimized)Bosch 9.3 MP (incl. Cornering-ABS and off-road mode, disengageable)
Tyres - Front120/70 R1990/90-21
Tyres - Rear170/60 R17150/70-18
WheelsCast aluminium wheelsSpoked wheels with aluminium tubeless rims
Wheels - Front3.00 x 19″2.50 x 21
Wheels - Rear4.50 x 17″4.50 x 18