2008 BMW R 1200GS vs 2025 KTM 790 Adventure

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2008 BMW R 1200GS 2008 BMW R 1200GS

Enduro / Off-Road

Engine
Two cylinder boxer
Power
77 kW / 105 hp @ 7500 rpm
Top Speed
208.4 km/h / 129.5 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
Year20082025
Make ModelBMW R 1200GSKTM 790 Adventure
Dimensions
Width (mm)23,749 mm-
Width (in.)935.0 inches-
Wheelbase (mm)1,507 mm-
Wheelbase (in.)59.3 inches-
Length (mm)2,210 mm-
Length (in.)87.0 inches-
Seat Height850 mm - 870 mm / 33.4 in - 34.2 in840 mm - 860 mm / 33.0 in - 33.8 in
Wheelbase1506 mm / 59.3 in1509 mm ± 15 mm / 59.4 ± 0.6 in
Ground Clearance-233 mm / 9.2 in
Height1450 mm / 57.1 in-
Length2210 mm / 87.0 in-
Width915 mm / 36.0 in-
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (lbs.)504.9 pounds-
Wet Weight (kg)229.0 kg203
Fuel Capacity (l)20.00 litres-
Fuel Capacity (gal.)5.28 gallons-
Dry Weight (lbs.)447.5 pounds-
Dry Weight (kg)203-
Dry Weight199 kg / 439 lbs-
Fuel Capacity20 Litres / 5.2 US gal20 Litres / 5.3 US gal
Wet Weight229 kg / 505 lbs203 kg / 447 lbs
Performance
Top Speed208.4 km/h / 129.5 mph-
Acceleration (0-100 km/h)3.6 sec-
Acceleration (100-140 km/h)4.1 sec-
Acceleration (140-180 km/h)4.8 sec-
Acceleration (60-100 km/h)4.0 sec-
Acceleration (60-140 km/h)8.1 sec-
Max Power77 kW / 105 hp @ 7500 rpm95hp / 70.8 kW
Max Torque115 Nm / 11.7 kgf-m / 84.8 ft/lb @ 5750 rpm87 Nm / 64.1 lb-ft
Power-to-Weight Ratio0.5086 HP/kg-
Standing Start 0-140 km/h5.9 sec-
Standing Start 0-200 km/h16.0 sec-
Standing Start ¼ Mile12.3 sec-
Engine
Fuel ControlSOHC-
Engine TypeTwo cylinder boxer-
Displacement (ci)71.39 cubic inches-
Displacement (cc)1170.00 cc-
Bore x Stroke (mm)101.0 x 73.0 mm-
Bore x Stroke (in,)4.0 x 2.9 inches-
Stroke2-
Displacement1170 cc / 71.4 cub 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 intake pipe injection/BMS-K digital engine management with overrun fuel cut-off, twin spark ignition-
Bore x Stroke101 x 73 mm88 mm x 65.7 mm
Compression Ratio12.0:112.5:1
Cooling SystemAir/oil cooledLiquid cooled
Emissions-Euro 5
Engine Management-Bosch EMS with RBW
Exhaust-Stainless steel primary and secondary silencer
Fuel Consumption5.8 L/100 km / 17.2 km/l / 40.5 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 2.37 / 2nd 1.64 / 3rd 1.29 / 4th 1.06 / 5th 0.93 / 6th 0.84:1-
Gearbox6-speed-
Primary Drive-45:16
Transmission / Drive6 Speed6 Speed
Chassis
Trail (in.)4.0 inches-
Trail (mm)101 mm-
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)7.5 inches-
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)7.9 inches-
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)200 mm-
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)190 mm-
Frame TypeTubular space frame, engine load-bearingChromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated
Suspension - FrontTelelever, stanchion diameter 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
Rake25.7°-
Steering Head Angle-64.1°
Trail101 mm / 3.97 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
AlternatorThree-phase alternator 720W-
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front Diameter (mm)305 mm-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.)10.4 inches-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm)265 mm-
Brakes - Front Diameter (in.)12.0 inches-
Brakes - Front2 x 305 mm 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