2024 BMW R 1300GS vs 2025 KTM 890 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 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
Year20242025
Make ModelBMW R 1300GSKTM 890 Adventure R
Dimensions
Seat Height850 mm / 33.5880 mm / 34.6 in
Wheelbase1518 mm / 59.8 in1528 mm / 60.2 in
Ground Clearance-263 mm / 10.4 in
Length2212 mm / 87.1 in-
Width1000 mm / 39.4 in-
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)237 210
Fuel Capacity19 Litres / 5.0 US gal20 Litres / 5.3 US gal
Max Load465 kg / 1025 lbs-
Wet Weight237 kg / 523 lbs210 kg / 464 lbs
Performance
Max Power108kW / 145hp @ 7750 rpm78.3 kW / 105 hp @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque149 Nm / 110 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm100 Nm / 73.7 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm
Engine
Displacement1300 cc / 79 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
Bore x Stroke106.5 x 73 mm90.7 x 68.8 mm
Compression Ratio13.3:113.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid / Air cooledLiquid cooled with water/oil heat exchanger
EmissionsClosed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, EU5Euro 5
Engine ManagementBMS-OBosch EMS with RBW
Exhaust-Stainless-steel
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
EV Specifics
Battery Capacity12 V / 10Ah, 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 0.906 6th 0.795-
Primary Drive-39:75
Primary Drive Ratios1.479-
Secondary Drive Ratio2.910-
Transmission / DriveClaw-shift constant mesh 6-speed gearbox6 Speed (quickshifter optional)
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 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
Rake-26.3°
Steering Angle63.8°-
Steering Head Angle-63.7°
Trail112 mm / 4.0 in-
Wheel Travel - Front192 mm / 7.5 in240 mm / 9.4 in
Wheel Travel - Rear200 mm / 7.8 in240 mm / 9.4 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2x 310mm floating discs, 4-piston radial brake calipers2x 320mm discs with 4-piston radially mounted calipers
Brakes - RearSingle 285mm disc, 2-piston semi-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
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