2009 BMW F 800GS vs 2025 KTM 790 Adventure

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2009 BMW F 800GS 2009 BMW F 800GS

Enduro / Off-Road

Engine
Twin
Power
62.5 kW / 85 hp @ 7500 rpm
Top Speed
199.0 km/h / 124 mph
Weight
456.4 pounds
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
Year20092025
ColoursSunset yellow/black satin, Dark magnesium metallic matt-
Make ModelBMW F 800GS KTM 790 Adventure
Dimensions
Wheelbase (in.)62.1 inches-
Wheelbase (mm)1,578 mm-
Width (in.)37.2 inches-
Seat Heigth -Alternate (mm)850 mm-
Width (mm)945 mm-
Seat Heigth -Alternate (in.)33.5 inches-
Seat Height (mm)880 mm-
Seat Height (in.)34.6 inches-
Length (mm)2,320 mm-
Length (in.)91.3 inches-
Height (mm)1,350 mm-
Height (in.)53.1 inches-
Seat Height880 mm - 850 mm / 34.6 in. - 33.5 in.840 mm - 860 mm / 33.0 in - 33.8 in
Wheelbase1577 mm / 62.1 in1509 mm ± 15 mm / 59.4 ± 0.6 in
Ground Clearance-233 mm / 9.2 in
Height1350 mm / 53.1 in (excl. mirrors)-
Length2320 mm / 91.3 in-
Width945 mm / 37.2 in (incl. mirrors)-
Weights & Capacities
Dry Weight (lbs.)407.9 pounds-
Dry Weight (kg)185-
Fuel Capacity (gal.)4.23 gallons-
Fuel Capacity (l)16.00 litres-
Wet Weight (lbs.)456.4 pounds-
Wet Weight (kg)207.0 kg203
Dry Weight177.8 kg / 392 lbs-
Fuel Capacity16 Litres / 4.2 US gal.20 Litres / 5.3 US gal
Wet Weight207 kg / 456 lbs203 kg / 447 lbs
Performance
Top Speed199.0 km/h / 124 mph-
Max Power62.5 kW / 85 hp @ 7500 rpm95hp / 70.8 kW
Max Torque80 Nm / 8.2 kgf-m / 59 lb-ft @ 5750 rpm87 Nm / 64.1 lb-ft
Power-to-Weight Ratio0.4566 HP/kg-
Standing Start ¼ Mile12.5 sec-
Engine
Fuel Reserve (l)4.00 litres-
Bore x Stroke (mm)82.0 x 75.6 mm-
Fuel Reserve (gal.)1.06 gallons-
Fuel ControlDOHC-
Displacement (cc)798.00 cc-
Displacement (ci)48.69 cubic inches-
Engine TypeTwin-
Stroke4-
Bore x Stroke (in,)3.2 x 3.0 inches-
Displacement798 cc / 47.7 cub. in.799 cc / 48.7 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinderFour stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Fuel SystemInjection. Electronic intake pipe injection / digital engine management (BMS-K)-
Bore x Stroke82 x 75.8 mm88 mm x 65.7 mm
Compression Ratio12.0:112.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid cooled
Emissions-Euro 5
Engine Management-Bosch EMS with RBW
ExhaustEuro 3Stainless steel primary and secondary silencer
Fuel Consumption5.1 l/100km 19.6 km/l / 45.9 US mpg-
Fuel InductionElectronic intake injection, ∅45mm throttle bodiesDKK Dell'Orto, 46 mm Throttle Body
Fuel Range312 km / 194 miles-
Fuel Reserve4.00 litres / 1.06 gallons-
IgnitionKnock control and oxygen sensors. -
Lubrication-Forced oil lubrication with 2 oil pumps
StarterElectricElectric
Valve System4-
Drivetrain
ClutchMultiplate-plate in oil bathPASC (Power Assisted Slipper Clutch) antihopping clutch, mechanically operated
Final DriveChainChain 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-
Gearbox6-speed-
Primary Drive-45:16
Transmission / Drive6 Speed 6 Speed
Chassis
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)230 mm-
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)8.5 inches-
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)215 mm-
Trail (mm)117 mm-
Trail (in.)4.6 inches-
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)9.1 inches-
Frame TypeTubular frame in steal partly carrying the engineChromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated
Suspension - Front∅43mm Marzocchi. Upside down forksWP APEX 43
Suspension - RearDouble strut swing arm aluminium coast in one piece,WP APEX - Monoshock
Rake26°-
Steering Head Angle-64.1°
Trail117 mm / 9.1 in.-
Wheel Travel - Front230 mm / 9.1 in.200 mm / 7.9 in
Wheel Travel - Rear215 mm / 8.5 in.200 mm / 7.9 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm)265 mm-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.)10.4 inches-
Brakes - Front Diameter (mm)300 mm-
Brakes - Front Diameter (in.)11.8 inches-
Brakes - Front2 x ∅300mm discs, 4 piston calipers2x 320mm discs, 2x radially mounted 4 piston caliper
Brakes - RearSingle ∅265mm disc, 2 piston caliperSingle 260mm disc, 2 piston floating caliper
ABS-Bosch 9.3 MP (incl. Cornering-ABS and off-road mode, disengageable)
Tyres - Front90/90 - 21 54V90/90-21
Tyres - Rear150/70 - 17 69V150/70-18
WheelsWire spokeSpoked wheels with aluminium tubeless rims
Wheels - Front2.15 x 21"2.50 x 21
Wheels - Rear4.25 x 17"4.50 x 18