2013 BMW F 800GS Adventure vs 2025 KTM 890 Adventure R

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2013 BMW F 800GS Adventure 2013 BMW F 800GS Adventure

Enduro / Off-Road

Engine
Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Power
62.5 kW / 85 hp @ 7500 rpm
Top Speed
199.0 km/h / 124 mph
Weight
229 kg / 505 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
Year20132025
Make ModelBMW F 800GS AdventureKTM 890 Adventure R
Dimensions
Seat Height890 mm / 860 mm / 35 in. / 33.9 in.880 mm / 34.6 in
Wheelbase1577 mm / 62.1 in1528 mm / 60.2 in
Ground Clearance-263 mm / 10.4 in
Height1450 mm / 57.1 in (excl. mirrors)-
Length2304 mm / 90.7 in-
Width925 mm / 36.4 in (incl. mirrors)-
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)229 210
Dry Weight (kg)214-
Dry Weight214 kg / 472 lbs-
Fuel Capacity24 Litres / 6.3 US gal.20 Litres / 5.3 US gal
Max Load496 lbs.-
Wet Weight229 kg / 505 lbs210 kg / 464 lbs
Performance
Top Speed199.0 km/h / 124 mph-
Max Power62.5 kW / 85 hp @ 7500 rpm78.3 kW / 105 hp @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque80 Nm / 8.2 kgf-m / 59 lb-ft @ 5750 rpm100 Nm / 73.7 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm
Standing Start ¼ Mile12.5 sec-
Engine
Displacement798 cc / 47.7 cub. in.889 cc / 54.3 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinderFour stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Bore x Stroke82 x 75.8 mm90.7 x 68.8 mm
Compression Ratio12.0:113.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid cooled with water/oil heat exchanger
Emissions-Euro 5
Engine Management-Bosch EMS with RBW
Exhaust-Stainless-steel
Fuel Consumption4.3 L/100km / 23.3 km/l / 55 mpg-
Fuel InductionElectronic intake injection, ∅45mm throttle bodiesDKK Dell'Orto with 46mm throttle body
IgnitionDigital CDI -
LubricationDry sumpPressure lubrication with 2 oil pumps
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
ClutchMultiplate-plate in oil bathPASC antihopping clutch, mechanically operated
Final DriveChain45:16 Chain 520 X-Ring
Final Drive Ratio1:2.6-
Gear Ratios1st 2.46 / 2nd 1.75 / 3rd 1.38 / 4th 1.17 / 5th 1.04 / 6th 0.96-
Primary Drive-39:75
Transmission / Drive6 Speed 6 Speed (quickshifter optional)
Chassis
Frame TypeTubular frame in steal partly carrying the engineChromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated
Suspension - Front43mm Marzocchi upside down forks48mm Fully adjustable WP Xplor inverted forks
Suspension - RearDouble strut swing arm aluminium coast in one pieceLinkage-free spring-preload adjustable WP Xplor PDS piggyback shock
Fork Angle64°-
Rake26°26.3°
Steering Head Angle-63.7°
Trail117 mm / 4.6 in.-
Wheel Travel - Front230 mm / 9.1 in.240 mm / 9.4 in
Wheel Travel - Rear215 mm / 8.5 in.240 mm / 9.4 in
Electronics
Equipment / Features35.0 in-
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2 x ∅300mm discs, 4 piston calipers, ABS2x 320mm discs with 4-piston radially mounted calipers
Brakes - RearSingle ∅265mm disc, 2 piston caliper, ABSSingle 260mm disc
ABS-Bosch 9.3 MP incl. Cornering-ABS and offroad mode, disengageable
Tyres - Front90/90 - 21 54V90/90 x 21 Continental Twinduro TKC 80
Tyres - Rear150/70 - 17 69V150/70 x 18 Continental Twinduro TKC 80
Wheels spokeWire-spoked with aluminium rim
Wheels - Front2.15 x 21"2.50 x 21
Wheels - Rear4.25 x 17"4.50 x 18