2025 KTM 890 Adventure R vs 2023 BMW R 1250GS

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
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
2023 BMW R 1250GS 2023 BMW R 1250GS

Enduro / Off-Road

Engine
Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke
Power
N/A
Top Speed
199.6 km/h
Weight
549.0 pounds
Full Specifications
General
Comments-3 Ride Modes (ECO, Rain and Road). Traction Control. Hill Start Control. USB charging.
Year2025-
Colours-Black Storm Metallic/Black/Agate Gray, Gravity Blue Metallic, Light White/Racing Blue Metallic/Racing Red, Light White
Make ModelKTM 890 Adventure R-
Warranty-Up to 3-years or 36,000 miles
Dimensions
Height (in.)-56.3 inches
Height (mm)-1430 mm
Length (in.)-86.9 inches
Length (mm)-2207 mm
Seat Height (in.)-33.5 inches
Seat Height (mm)-850 mm
Seat Heigth -Alternate (in.)-34.3 inches
Seat Heigth -Alternate (mm)-870 mm
Wheelbase (in.)-59.6 inches
Width (in.)-37.5 inches
Width (mm)-953 mm
Wheelbase (mm)-1514 mm
Seat Height880 mm / 34.6 in-
Wheelbase1528 mm / 60.2 in-
Ground Clearance263 mm / 10.4 in-
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)210 249.0 kg
Wet Weight (lbs.)-549.0 pounds
Oil Capacity (Quarts)-4.23 US quarts
Oil Capacity (l)-4.00 litres
Fuel Capacity (gal.)-5.20 US gallons
Fuel Capacity (l)-19.68 litres
Fuel Capacity20 Litres / 5.3 US gal-
Coolant Capacity-2.00 litres (0.53 US gallons)
Wet Weight210 kg / 464 lbs-
Performance
Top Speed (km/h)-199.6 km/h
Top Speed (mph.)-124.0 mph
Max Power78.3 kW / 105 hp @ 8000 rpm-
Max Torque100 Nm / 73.7 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm143.0 Nm (14.6 kgf-m or 105.5 ft.lbs) @ 6500 Revolutions">RPM
Engine
Displacement (cc)-1254.0 cc
Fuel Reserve (gal.)-1.06 US gallons
Fuel Reserve (l)-4.00 litres
Engine Type-Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke
Displacement (ci)-76.52 cubic inches
Bore x Stroke (in,)-4.0 x 3.0 inches
Bore x Stroke (mm)-102.5 x 76.0 mm
Fuel Control-Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
CO2-110.2 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Displacement889 cc / 54.3 cu-in-
Engine DetailFour stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinderBalance shaft and variable engine timing system
Fuel System-Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection
Bore x Stroke90.7 x 68.8 mm-
Compression Ratio13.5:112.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooled with water/oil heat exchanger-
EmissionsEuro 5Regulated three-way catalytic converter, compliant with Euro 5 emission standard
Engine Lubrication-Dry sump
Engine ManagementBosch EMS with RBW-
ExhaustStainless-steel-
Fuel Consumption-4.75 litres/100 km (21.1 km/l or 49.52 mpg)
Fuel InductionDKK Dell'Orto with 46mm throttle body-
Idle Speed-1050 +/- 100 RPM
LubricationPressure lubrication with 2 oil pumps-
StarterElectricElectric
Valve System-4
Drivetrain
ClutchPASC antihopping clutch, mechanically operatedWet clutch with an anti-hopping function, hydraulic activation
Final Drive45:16 Chain 520 X-RingShaft drive (cardan)   (final drive)
Gearbox-6-speed
Primary Drive39:75Constant mesh
Transmission / Drive6 Speed (quickshifter optional)-
Chassis
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)-200 mm
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)-7.9 inches
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)-190 mm
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)-7.5 inches
Trail (mm)-102 mm
Trail (in.)-4.0 inches
Fork Tube Size (in.)-1.5 inches
Fork Tube Size (mm)-37 mm
Frame TypeChromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coatedTwo-section frame, front- and bolted on rear frame, load-bearing engine
Suspension - Front48mm Fully adjustable WP Xplor inverted forksBMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion diameter 37 mm, central spring strut
Suspension - RearLinkage-free spring-preload adjustable WP Xplor PDS piggyback shockCast 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 handwheel.
Rake26.3°25.7°
Steering Head Angle63.7°-
Wheel Travel - Front240 mm / 9.4 in-
Wheel Travel - Rear240 mm / 9.4 in-
Electrical Systems
Instrumentation-TFT color display with connectivity
Lighting system-LED headlight
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2x 320mm discs with 4-piston radially mounted calipersDouble disc. ABS. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers.
Brakes - RearSingle 260mm discSingle disc. ABS. Floating disc. Two-piston calipers.
ABSBosch 9.3 MP incl. Cornering-ABS and offroad mode, disengageable-
Brake Fluid Type-DOT 4
Rims-Cast aluminium
Tyre Pressure - Front-36 PSI (2.5 Bar or 250 kPa)
Tyre Pressure - Rear-42 PSI (2.9 Bar or 290 kPa)
Tyres - Front90/90 x 21 Continental Twinduro TKC 80120/70-R19
Tyres - Rear150/70 x 18 Continental Twinduro TKC 80-
WheelsWire-spoked with aluminium rim-
Wheels - Front2.50 x 21-
Wheels - Rear4.50 x 18-