2019 BMW F 850GS vs 2025 KTM 790 Adventure

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2019 BMW F 850GS 2019 BMW F 850GS

Enduro / Off-Road

Engine
Twin, four-stroke
Power
95 hp / 70.8 kW @ 8250 rpm (Brazil Model: 79hp / 58.9 kW @ 6250 rpm)
Top Speed
200.0 km/h / 124.3 mph
Weight
504.9 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
CommentsBMW Motorrad ABS (can be switched off)-
Year20192025
ColoursRallye Style, Racing Red, Exclusive Style-
Make ModelBMW F 850GSKTM 790 Adventure
Dimensions
Width (mm)922 mm-
Width (in.)36.3 inches-
Wheelbase (mm)1593 mm-
Wheelbase (in.)62.7 inches-
Seat Height (mm)860 mm-
Seat Height (in.)33.9 inches-
Length (mm)2305 mm-
Length (in.)90.7 inches-
Height (mm)1356 mm-
Height (in.)53.4 inches-
Seat Height815-890 mm / 32.1-35 in840 mm - 860 mm / 33.0 in - 33.8 in
Wheelbase1593 mm / 62.7 in1509 mm ± 15 mm / 59.4 ± 0.6 in
Ground Clearance-233 mm / 9.2 in
Height1356 mm / 53.4 in.-
Length2255 mm / 88.8 in-
Width922 mm / 36.3 in (incl mirrors)-
Weights & Capacities
Fuel Capacity (gal.)3.96 US gallons-
Fuel Capacity (l)15.00 litres-
Wet Weight (kg)229.0 kg203
Wet Weight (lbs.)504.9 pounds-
Fuel Capacity15 Litres / 4.0 US gal20 Litres / 5.3 US gal
Wet Weight 229 kg / 505 lbs203 kg / 447 lbs
Performance
Top Speed (mph.)124.3 mph-
Top Speed (km/h)200.0 km/h-
Top Speed200.0 km/h / 124.3 mph-
Max Power95 hp / 70.8 kW @ 8250 rpm (Brazil Model: 79hp / 58.9 kW @ 6250 rpm)95hp / 70.8 kW
Max Torque92 Nm / 67.9 lb-ft @ 6250 rpm ( Brazil Model: 86 Nm / 63.4 lb-ft @ 6250 rpm)87 Nm / 64.1 lb-ft
Engine
Bore x Stroke (mm)84.0 x 77.0 mm-
Fuel Reserve (l)3.50 litres-
Displacement (cc)853.0 cc-
Displacement (ci)52.05 cubic inches-
Engine TypeTwin, four-stroke-
Fuel Reserve (gal.)0.92 US gallons-
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)-
Bore x Stroke (in,)3.3 x 3.0 inches-
CO295.1 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)-
Displacement853 cc / 52 ci-in799 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-
Bore x Stroke84 x 77mm88 mm x 65.7 mm
Compression Ratio12.7:112.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid cooled
EmissionsClosed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-4Euro 5
Engine LubricationDry sump-
Engine Management-Bosch EMS with RBW
Exhaust-Stainless steel primary and secondary silencer
Fuel Consumption4.10 litres/100 km (24.4 km/l or 57.37 mpg)-
Fuel InductionElectronic intake injectionDKK Dell'Orto, 46 mm Throttle Body
Fuel Reserve3.50 litres / 0.92 US gallons-
IgnitionKnock control and oxygen sensors. -
Lubrication-Forced oil lubrication with 2 oil pumps
StarterElectricElectric
Valve System4-
Drivetrain
ClutchMultiplate wet clutch (anti-hopping), mechanically controlledPASC (Power Assisted Slipper Clutch) antihopping clutch, mechanically operated
Final DriveO-ring chainChain 520 X-Ring
Gearbox6-speed-
Primary DriveEndless O-ring chain with shock damping in rear wheel hub45:16
Transmission / DriveConstant-Mesh 6 speed6 Speed
Chassis
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)8.0 inches-
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)204 mm-
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)8.6 inches-
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)219 mm-
Trail (mm)126 mm-
Trail (in.)5.0 inches-
Frame TypeSteel bridge frame in monocoque design, load-bearing engineChromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated
Suspension - Front43 mm USD forksWP APEX 43
Suspension - RearAluminum double-sided swing arm, directly mounted, preload and rebound damping adjustable (Dynamic ESA)WP APEX - Monoshock
Rake26.0°-
Steering Head Angle-64.1°
Trail126 mm / 5.0 in.-
Wheel Travel - Front204 mm / 8.0 in200 mm / 7.9 in
Wheel Travel - Rear219 mm / 8.6 in200 mm / 7.9 in
Electrical Systems
Lighting systemLED headlamps-
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2 x 305 mm discs, 2 piston calipers, ABS2x 320mm discs, 2x radially mounted 4 piston caliper
Brakes - RearSingle 265mm disc,1 piston caliper, ABSSingle 260mm disc, 2 piston floating caliper
ABS-Bosch 9.3 MP (incl. Cornering-ABS and off-road mode, disengageable)
RimsCross spoke wheels-
Tyres - Front90/90-21 90/90-21
Tyres - Rear150/70-17 150/70-18
Wheels-Spoked wheels with aluminium tubeless rims
Wheels - FrontCross-spoke 21 x 2.15 in2.50 x 21
Wheels - RearCross-spoke 17 x 4.25 in4.50 x 18