2019 BMW R 1250RS vs 2025 KTM 390 Adventure R

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2019 BMW R 1250RS 2019 BMW R 1250RS

Enduro / Off-Road

Engine
Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke
Power
136 hp / 100 kW @ 7750 rpm
Top Speed
201.2 km/h / 125.0 mph
Weight
535.7 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
CommentsWindscreen.-
Year20192025
ColoursBlack Storm Metallic, Style Sport, Style Exclusive, Option 719 Dtardust Metallic-
Make ModelBMW R 1250RSKTM 390 Adventure R
Dimensions
Height (in.)52.8 inches-
Height (mm)1340 mm-
Length (in.)86.7 inches-
Seat Height (in.)32.3 inches-
Length (mm)2202 mm-
Wheelbase (in.)60.2 inches-
Wheelbase (mm)1530 mm-
Width (in.)36.4 inches-
Width (mm)925 mm-
Seat Height (mm)820 mm-
Seat Height820 mm / 32.3 in OE low seat: 760 mm / 29.9 in OE sport seat: 840 mm / 33.0 in870 mm / 34.3 in
Wheelbase1530 mm / 60.2 in1481 mm / 58.3 in
Height1255 mm / 49.4 in minimum-
Length2202 mm / 86.6 in-
Width925 mm / 36.4 in-
Weights & Capacities
Fuel Capacity (l)20.00 litres-
Wet Weight (kg)243.0 kg165
Wet Weight (lbs.)535.7 pounds-
Fuel Capacity (gal.)5.28 US gallons-
Fuel Capacity18 Litres / 4.7 US gal14 L / 3.7 US gal
Wet Weight243 kg / 535.7 lbs165 kg / 364 lbs
Performance
Top Speed (mph.)125.0 mph-
Top Speed (km/h)201.2 km/h-
Top Speed201.2 km/h / 125.0 mph-
Max Power136 hp / 100 kW @ 7750 rpm33 kW / 44.3 hp @ 8500 rpm
Max Torque143 Nm / 105.4 lb-ft @ 6250 rpm39 Nm / 28.7 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm
Engine
Fuel Reserve (l)4.00 litres-
Fuel Reserve (gal.)1.06 US gallons-
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)-
Engine TypeTwo cylinder boxer, four-stroke-
Bore x Stroke (mm)102.0 x 76.0 mm-
Displacement (cc)1254.0 cc-
Bore x Stroke (in,)4.0 x 3.0 inches-
CO2109.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)-
Displacement (ci)76.52 cubic inches-
Displacement1254 cc / 76.5 cu-in398.7 cc / 24.3 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, with two overhead, spur gear driven camshafts , a counterbalance shaft and variable intake camshaft control system BMW ShiftCam, 4 valves per cylinderFour stroke, single cylinder, DOHC with finger followers, 4 valves
Fuel SystemInjection. Electronic intake pipe injection-
Bore x Stroke102.5 x 76 mm89 x 64 mm
Compression Ratio12.5:112.6:1
Cooling SystemLiquid / Air cooledLiquid Cooled
EmissionsClosed-loop three-way catalytic converter, exhaust standard , Euro 4EURO 5+
Engine LubricationDry sump-
Engine ManagementBMS-OBosch EMS with RBW
Fuel Consumption4.70 litres/100 km (21.3 km/l or 50.05 mpg)-
Fuel InductionElectronic intake pipe injection, 52mm Ø throttle valve Bosch fuel injection, 46 mm throttle body
Fuel Reserve4.00 litres / 1.06 US gallons-
Fuel TypeUnleaded super, octane number 95 (RON) adapive fuel quality regulation (91 to 98 RON)-
Lubrication-Wet sump
StarterElectric 900WElectric
Valve System4-
EV Specifics
Battery Capacity12V/12Ah-
Drivetrain
ClutchWet clutch with anti-hopping function, hydraulically activatedPASC slipper clutch, mechanically operated
Final DriveShaftChain 520-X Ring
Gearbox6-speed-
Primary DriveConstant mesh86:33
Transmission / DriveConstant mesh 6-speed gearbox with helical gearing system6 Speed
Chassis
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)140 mm-
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)140 mm-
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)5.5 inches-
Trail (mm)100 mm-
Trail (in.)3.9 inches-
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)5.5 inches-
Frame TypeTwo-section frame concept consisting of main frame with bolt-on rear frame, load-bearing engineSteel trellis frame, powder coated, with bolt-on subframe
Suspension - FrontTelescopic Upside-Down fork; stanchion diameter 45 mm43mm 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 handwheelWP APEX Split Piston, preload with top ring and rebound, 20 clicks
Rake25.5°-
Steering Angle62.3°-
Steering Head Angle-63.1°
Trail110.9 mm / 4.3 in-
Wheel Travel - Front140 mm / 5.5 in230 mm / 9.1 in
Wheel Travel - Rear140 mm / 5.5 in230 mm / 9.1 in
Electrical Systems
AlternatorThree-phase alternator 508 W (nominal power)-
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2x 320mm floating discs, 4-piston radial brake calipersSingle
Brakes - RearSingle 276mm disc, 2-piston floating caliperSingle 240 mm disc, Bybre floating 1 piston caliper
ABSBMW Motorrad Integral ABS (part integral), disengageableBosch 10.3 Modular with Offroad mode
RimsAluminium-Gussräder-
Tyres - Front120/70 ZR1790/90 x R21 M/C 54T M+S
Tyres - Rear180/55 ZR17140/80 x R18 M/C 70T M+S
WheelsCast aluminium wheelsWire spoke, aluminium rims
Wheels - Front3.50 x 17 in21 x 1.85
Wheels - Rear5.50 x 17 in18 x 2.5