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2017 BMW R 1200GS Adventure vs 2025 KTM 890 Adventure R

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

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Comparing 2 motorcycles
2017 BMW R 1200GS Adventure 2017 BMW R 1200GS Adventure

Enduro / Off-Road

Engine
Twin, four-stroke
Power
N/A
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
579.8 pounds
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
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Full Specifications
General
CommentsWindscreen. Switchable ABS.-
Year-2025
ColoursLight White, Racing Red Matt-
Make Model-KTM 890 Adventure R
Dimensions
Seat Height (mm)890 mm-
Width (mm)980 mm-
Seat Height (in.)35.0 inches-
Length (mm)2,255 mm-
Length (in.)88.8 inches-
Width (in.)38.6 inches-
Wheelbase (mm)1,510 mm-
Wheelbase (in.)59.4 inches-
Height (mm)1,450 mm-
Height (in.)57.1 inches-
Seat Height-880 mm / 34.6 in
Wheelbase-1528 mm / 60.2 in
Ground Clearance-263 mm / 10.4 in
Weights & Capacities
Fuel Capacity (gal.)7.93 gallons-
Dry Weight (kg)229.1-
Wet Weight (lbs.)579.8 pounds-
Fuel Capacity (l)30.00 litres-
Wet Weight (kg)263.0 kg210
Dry Weight (lbs.)505.0 pounds-
Fuel Capacity-20 Litres / 5.3 US gal
Wet Weight-210 kg / 464 lbs
Performance
Max Power-78.3 kW / 105 hp @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque125.00 Nm (12.7 kgf-m or 92.2 ft.lbs) @ 6500 Revolutions">RPM100 Nm / 73.7 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio0.5457 HP/kg-
Engine
Engine TypeTwin, four-stroke-
Fuel Reserve (l)4.00 litres-
Fuel Reserve (gal.)1.06 gallons-
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)-
Bore x Stroke (in,)4.0 x 2.9 inches-
Bore x Stroke (mm)101.0 x 73.0 mm-
Displacement-889 cc / 54.3 cu-in
Engine Detail-Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Fuel SystemInjection. Electronic intake pipe injection-
Bore x Stroke-90.7 x 68.8 mm
Compression Ratio12.5:113.5:1
Cooling System-Liquid cooled with water/oil heat exchanger
EmissionsEU-4Euro 5
Engine Management-Bosch EMS with RBW
Exhaust-Stainless-steel
Fuel Induction-DKK Dell'Orto with 46mm throttle body
Lubrication-Pressure lubrication with 2 oil pumps
StarterElectricElectric
Valve System4-
Drivetrain
ClutchWet eight-disc clutch with anti-hopping function, hydraulically operatedPASC antihopping clutch, mechanically operated
Final DriveShaft drive (cardan)45:16 Chain 520 X-Ring
Gearbox6-speed-
Primary Drive-39:75
Transmission / Drive-6 Speed (quickshifter optional)
Chassis
Trail (in.)3.6 inches-
Trail (mm)93 mm-
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)8.3 inches-
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)210 mm-
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)8.7 inches-
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)220 mm-
Frame TypeTwo-section frame, front- and bolted on rear frame, load-bearing engineChromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated
Suspension - FrontBMW Motorrad Telelever, front, stanchion diameter 37 mm48mm Fully adjustable WP Xplor inverted forks
Suspension - RearBMW Motrrad EVO Paralever, rearLinkage-free spring-preload adjustable WP Xplor PDS piggyback shock
Rake24.5°26.3°
Steering Head Angle-63.7°
Wheel Travel - Front-240 mm / 9.4 in
Wheel Travel - Rear-240 mm / 9.4 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.)10.9 inches-
Brakes - Front Diameter (mm)305 mm-
Brakes - Front Diameter (in.)12.0 inches-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm)276 mm-
Brakes - FrontDouble disc. ABS. Four-piston calipers.2x 320mm discs with 4-piston radially mounted calipers
Brakes - RearSingle disc. ABSSingle 260mm disc
ABS-Bosch 9.3 MP incl. Cornering-ABS and offroad mode, disengageable
RimsCross Spoke Wheels-
Tyres - Front120/70-R1990/90 x 21 Continental Twinduro TKC 80
Tyres - Rear170/60-R17150/70 x 18 Continental Twinduro TKC 80
Wheels-Wire-spoked with aluminium rim
Wheels - Front-2.50 x 21
Wheels - Rear-4.50 x 18
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