| General |
| Year | 2007 | 2024 |
| Make Model | KTM 990 Adventure | BMW F 900GS |
| Dimensions |
| Seat Height | 860 mm / 33.8 in | 870 mm / 34.3 in |
| Wheelbase | - | 1590 mm / 62.6 in |
| Ground Clearance | 261 mm / 9.0 in | - |
| Length | - | 2270 mm / 89.4in |
| Width | - | 943 mm / 37.1 in (incl. hand protectors) |
| Weights & Capacities |
| Dry Weight (kg) | 209 | - |
| Wet Weight (kg) | - | 219 |
| Dry Weight | 209 kg / 460.7 lbs | - |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.5 Litres / 5.1 gal | 14.5 Litres / 3.8 US gal |
| Wet Weight | - | 219 kg / 482.8 lbs |
| Performance |
| Top Speed | 211.0 km/h | - |
| Max Power | 96.5 hp / 70.5 kW @ 8500 rpm | 77 kW / 103 hp @ 8500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 95 Nm / 70.1 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm | 93 Nm / 68.6 lb-ft @ 6750 rpm |
| Standing Start ¼ Mile | 11.7 sec | - |
| Engine |
| Displacement | 999.8 cc / 60.9 cu-in | 895 cc / 54.6 cu-in |
| Engine Detail | Four stroke, 75°V-twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Bore x Stroke | 101 x 62.4mm | 86 x 77 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.5;1 | 13.1:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooled |
| Emissions | - | Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-5 |
| Engine Oil Specification | Motorex, SAE 10W-50 | - |
| Exhaust | Twin stainless steel silencer with regulated catalytic converter | - |
| Fuel Consumption | 15.2 km/lit | - |
| Fuel Induction | Keihin Electronic Fuel Injection EMS | Electronic injection |
| Ignition | Contactless, controlled, fully electronic ignition system with digital ignition timing adjustment | Electronic |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| EV Specifics |
| Battery Capacity | 12 V/11.2 Ah | 12 V / 9 Ah, maintenance-free |
| Drivetrain |
| Clutch | Wet Multi-disc hydraulically operated, | Multiple-disc wet clutch (anti hopping), mechanically operated |
| Final Drive | Chain, X-Ring 5/8 x 5/16" | Endless O-ring chain with shock damping in rear wheel hub |
| Final Drive Ratio | 16:42 | - |
| Gear Ratios | - | 1st 2.833, 2nd 2.067, 3rd 1,600, 4th 1.308, 5th 1,103, 6th 0,968 |
| Primary Drive | 35:67 | - |
| Primary Drive Ratios | - | 1.821 |
| Secondary Drive Ratio | - | 2.765 |
| Transmission / Drive | 6 Speed | Claw-shift 6-speed gearbox integrated in crankcase |
| Chassis |
| Frame Type | Tubular cromoly spaced frame. powered coated | Bridge-type frame, steel shell construction, load bearing engine |
| Suspension - Front | 48mm WP USD forks | 43mm Upside-down telescopic fork, rebound and compression damping adjustable |
| Suspension - Rear | WP-PDS rear shock, hydraulic spring preload | Aluminium double-sided swinging arm, directly linked WAD central spring strut, spring base and rebound damping adjustable (Optional equipment: sport suspension) (Option: Dynamic ESA) |
| Handlebar | Aluminium, tapered, Ø 28/22 mm | - |
| Steering Head Angle | - | 62,0° |
| Trail | - | 119.78 mm / 4.7 in |
| Wheel Travel - Front | 190 mm / 7.5 in | 230 mm / 9.1 in |
| Wheel Travel - Rear | 190 mm / 7.5 in | 215 mm / 8.5 in |
| Electrical Systems |
| Alternator | - | permanent magnetic alternator 416 W (nominal power) |
| Wheels & Brakes |
| Brakes - Front | 2x 300mm discs 2 piston calipers | 2 x 305mm floating discs, 2-piston floatingcalipers |
| Brakes - Rear | Single 240mm disc 1 piston caliper | Single 265mm discs, single-piston floating caliper |
| ABS | - | BMW Motorrad ABS |
| Tyres - Front | 90/90 -21 | 90/90 x 21 |
| Tyres - Rear | 150/70 -R18 | 150/70 x R17 |
| Wheels | - | Cross-spoke wheels |
| Wheels - Front | - | 2.15″ x 21″ |
| Wheels - Rear | - | 4.25″ x 17" |