2023 BMW R 1250GS Adventure vs 2025 KTM 390 Adventure R

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2023 BMW R 1250GS Adventure 2023 BMW R 1250GS Adventure

Enduro / Off-Road

Engine
Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke
Power
N/A
Top Speed
193.1 km/h / 120.0 mph
Weight
591.0 pounds
2025 KTM 390 Adventure R 2025 KTM 390 Adventure R

Enduro / Off-Road

Engine
Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC with finger followers, 4 valves
Power
33 kW / 44.3 hp @ 8500 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
165 kg / 364 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Comments3 Ride Modes (ECO, Rain and Road). Traction Control. Hill Start Control.-
Year-2025
ColoursBlack Storm Metallic/Black/Agate Gray, Ice Grey, Light White/Racing Blue Metallic/Racing Red, Gravity Blue Metallic-
Make Model-KTM 390 Adventure R
WarrantyUp to 3-years or 36,000 miles-
Dimensions
Height (mm)1430 mm-
Length (in.)86.9 inches-
Length (mm)2207 mm-
Seat Heigth -Alternate (mm)910 mm-
Wheelbase (mm)1504 mm-
Width (in.)37.5 inches-
Wheelbase (in.)59.2 inches-
Seat Heigth -Alternate (in.)35.8 inches-
Seat Height (mm)890 mm-
Seat Height (in.)35.0 inches-
Height (in.)56.3 inches-
Width (mm)953 mm-
Seat Height890 mm / 35.0 in.870 mm / 34.3 in
Wheelbase1504 mm / 59.2 in.1481 mm / 58.3 in
Height1430 mm / 56.3 in.-
Length2207 mm / 86.9 in.-
Width953 mm / 37.5 in.-
Weights & Capacities
Oil Capacity (Quarts)4.23 US quarts-
Oil Capacity (l)4.00 litres-
Fuel Capacity (l)29.90 litres-
Fuel Capacity (gal.)7.90 US gallons-
Wet Weight (kg)268.1 kg165
Wet Weight (lbs.)591.0 pounds-
Fuel Capacity29.90 litres / 7.90 US gallons14 L / 3.7 US gal
Coolant Capacity2.00 litres (0.53 US gallons)-
Wet Weight268.1 kg / 591.0 lbs165 kg / 364 lbs
Performance
Top Speed (mph.)120.0 mph-
Top Speed (km/h)193.1 km/h-
Top Speed193.1 km/h / 120.0 mph-
Max Power-33 kW / 44.3 hp @ 8500 rpm
Max Torque143.0 Nm (14.6 kgf-m or 105.5 ft.lbs) @ 6500 Revolutions"39 Nm / 28.7 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm
Engine
Fuel Reserve (gal.)1.06 US gallons-
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)-
Fuel Reserve (l)4.00 litres-
Displacement (ci)76.52 cubic inches-
Displacement (cc)1254.0 cc-
CO2110.2 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)-
Bore x Stroke (mm)102.5 x 76.0 mm-
Bore x Stroke (in,)4.0 x 3.0 inches-
Engine TypeTwo cylinder boxer, four-stroke-
Displacement-398.7 cc / 24.3 cu-in
Engine DetailBalance shaft and variable engine timing systemFour stroke, single cylinder, DOHC with finger followers, 4 valves
Fuel SystemInjection. Electronic intake pipe injection-
Bore x Stroke-89 x 64 mm
Compression Ratio12.5:112.6:1
Cooling System-Liquid Cooled
EmissionsRegulated three-way catalytic converter, compliant with Euro 5 emission standardEURO 5+
Engine LubricationDry sump-
Engine Management-Bosch EMS with RBW
Fuel Consumption4.75 litres/100 km (21.1 km/l or 49.52 mpg)-
Fuel Induction-Bosch fuel injection, 46 mm throttle body
Fuel Reserve4.00 litres / 1.06 US gallons-
Idle Speed1050 +/- 100 RPM-
Lubrication-Wet sump
StarterElectricElectric
Valve System4-
Drivetrain
ClutchWet clutch with an anti-hopping function, hydraulic activationPASC slipper clutch, mechanically operated
Final DriveShaft drive (cardan)   (final drive)Chain 520-X Ring
Gearbox6-speed-
Primary DriveConstant mesh86:33
Transmission / Drive-6 Speed
Chassis
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)8.7 inches-
Fork Tube Size (mm)37 mm-
Fork Tube Size (in.)1.5 inches-
Trail (in.)3.8 inches-
Trail (mm)97 mm-
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)220 mm-
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)8.3 inches-
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)210 mm-
Frame TypeTwo-section frame, front- and bolted on rear frame, load-bearing engineSteel trellis frame, powder coated, with bolt-on subframe
Suspension - FrontBMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion diameter 37 mm, central spring strut43mm WP APEX 43, compression and rebound adjustble, 30 clicks
Suspension - RearCast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) at handwheel, rebound damping adjustable at handwheel.WP APEX Split Piston, preload with top ring and rebound, 20 clicks
Rake24.9°-
Steering Head Angle-63.1°
Trail97 mm / 3.8 in.-
Wheel Travel - Front210 mm / 8.3 in.230 mm / 9.1 in
Wheel Travel - Rear220 mm / 8.7 in.230 mm / 9.1 in
Electrical Systems
InstrumentationTFT color display with connectivity-
Lighting systemLED headlight-
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - FrontDouble disc. ABS. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers.Single
Brakes - RearSingle disc. ABS. Floating disc. Two-piston calipers.Single 240 mm disc, Bybre floating 1 piston caliper
ABS-Bosch 10.3 Modular with Offroad mode
Brake Fluid TypeDOT 4-
RimsCross spoke wheels-
Tyre Pressure - Front36 PSI (2.5 Bar or 250 kPa)-
Tyre Pressure - Rear42 PSI (2.9 Bar or 290 kPa)-
Tyres - Front120/70-R1990/90 x R21 M/C 54T M+S
Tyres - Rear-140/80 x R18 M/C 70T M+S
Wheels-Wire spoke, aluminium rims
Wheels - Front-21 x 1.85
Wheels - Rear-18 x 2.5