2007 BMW R 1200GS vs 2025 KTM 790 Adventure

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2007 BMW R 1200GS 2007 BMW R 1200GS

Enduro / Off-Road

Engine
Two cylinder boxer
Power
72 kW / 98 hp @ 7000 rpm
Top Speed
213 km/h / 132 mph
Weight
225 kg / 496 lbs
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
Year20072025
ColoursDesert Yellow Metallic, Rock Red Metallic, Ocean Blue Metallic, Granite Grey Metallic-
Make ModelBMW R 1200GSKTM 790 Adventure
Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)1,519 mm-
Wheelbase (in.)59.8 inches-
Seat Height (mm)840 mm-
Seat Height (in.)33.1 inches-
Length (mm)2,210 mm-
Length (in.)87.0 inches-
Seat Height895 - 915 mm / 35.2 - 36.0 in840 mm - 860 mm / 33.0 in - 33.8 in
Wheelbase1507 mm / 59.3 in1509 mm ± 15 mm / 59.4 ± 0.6 in
Ground Clearance-233 mm / 9.2 in
Height1450 mm / 57.1 in (excl. mirrors)-
Length2210 mm / 87.0 in-
Width915 mm / 36.0 in (incl. mirrors)-
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)225 203
Fuel Capacity (l)20.00 litres-
Fuel Capacity (gal.)5.28 gallons-
Dry Weight (lbs.)438.7 pounds-
Dry Weight (kg)199-
Dry Weight199 kg / 439 lbs-
Fuel Capacity20 Litres / 5.2 US gal20 Litres / 5.3 US gal
Wet Weight225 kg / 496 lbs203 kg / 447 lbs
Performance
Top Speed213 km/h / 132 mph-
Max Power72 kW / 98 hp @ 7000 rpm95hp / 70.8 kW
Max Torque115 Nm / 11.7 kgf-m / 84.8 ft-lbs @ 5500 rpm87 Nm / 64.1 lb-ft
Power-to-Weight Ratio0.5126 HP/kg-
Standing Start 0-1000 m23.3 sec / 207 km/h / 129 mph-
Standing Start ¼ Mile12.3 sec / 181.5 km/h / 112.8 mph-
Engine
Stroke4-
Displacement (ci)71.39 cubic inches-
Displacement (cc)1170.00 cc-
Bore x Stroke (in,)4.0 x 2.9 inches-
Bore x Stroke (mm)101.0 x 73.0 mm-
Engine TypeTwo cylinder boxer-
Displacement1170 cc / 71.4 in.799 cc / 48.7 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 4 valves per cylinderFour stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Fuel SystemInjection. Electronic fuel injection-
Bore x Stroke101 x 73 mm88 mm x 65.7 mm
Compression Ratio11.0:112.5:1
Cooling SystemAir/oil cooledLiquid cooled
Emissions-Euro 5
Engine Management-Bosch EMS with RBW
Exhaust-Stainless steel primary and secondary silencer
Fuel Consumption5.5 L/100 km / 18.0 km/l / 42.4 US mpg-
Fuel InductionElectronic intake pipe injection/digital engine management: BMS-K with overrun fuel cut off, dual ignitionDKK Dell'Orto, 46 mm Throttle Body
Fuel Reserve4L / 1.1 US gal-
IgnitionBMS-K-
Lubrication-Forced oil lubrication with 2 oil pumps
StarterElectricElectric
Valve System4-
EV Specifics
Battery CapacityBattery 12 V / 14 Ah, maintenance-free-
Drivetrain
ClutchSingle plate dry clutch, ∅180 mm, hydraulically operatedPASC (Power Assisted Slipper Clutch) antihopping clutch, mechanically operated
Final DriveShaftChain 520 X-Ring
Gear Ratios1st 1.583 / 2nd 1.259 / 3rd 1.033 / 4th 0.903 / 5th 0.903 / 6th 0.805:1-
Gearbox6-speed-
Primary Drive-45:16
Transmission / Drive6 Speed 6 Speed
Chassis
Frame TypeTubular space frame, engine load-bearingChromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated
Suspension - FrontTelelever, stanchion ∅41mm, central spring strut, spring preload 9 times mechanically adjustable.WP APEX 43
Suspension - RearDie-cast aluminium single-sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever, WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable to continuously variable levels by means of handwheel, rebound damping adjustable.WP APEX - Monoshock
Steering Head Angle-64.1°
Trail101 mm / 4.0 in-
Wheel Travel - Front190 mm / 7.5 in200 mm / 7.9 in
Wheel Travel - Rear200 mm / 7.9 in200 mm / 7.9 in
Electrical Systems
AlternatorAlternator three-phase alternator 720 W-
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm)265 mm-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.)10.4 inches-
Brakes - Front Diameter (mm)305 mm-
Brakes - Front Diameter (in.)12.0 inches-
Brakes - Front2 x ∅305mm discs, 4 piston caliper2x 320mm discs, 2x radially mounted 4 piston caliper
Brakes - RearSingle ∅265 mm disc, 2 piston caliperSingle 260mm disc, 2 piston floating caliper
ABS-Bosch 9.3 MP (incl. Cornering-ABS and off-road mode, disengageable)
Tyres - Front110/80 ZR1990/90-21
Tyres - Rear150/70 ZR17150/70-18
Wheels-Spoked wheels with aluminium tubeless rims
Wheels - Front-2.50 x 21
Wheels - Rear-4.50 x 18