2020 BMW R 1250RT vs 2025 KTM 790 Adventure

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2020 BMW R 1250RT 2020 BMW R 1250RT

Enduro / Off-Road

Engine
Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke
Power
136 hp / 100 kW @ 7750 rpm
Top Speed
201.0 km/h / 124.9 mph
Weight
279 kg / 615 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
Year20202025
ColoursMars Red metallic/Dark Slate Metallic, Manhattan Metallic, Alpine White, Opt. 719 Stardust Metallic, Opt.719 Blue pPanet Metallic/Ivory-
Make ModelBMW R 1250RTKTM 790 Adventure
Dimensions
Height (in.)49.4 inches-
Height (mm)1255 mm-
Length (in.)87.5 inches-
Length (mm)2222 mm-
Seat Height (in.)32.7 inches-
Seat Height (mm)830 mm-
Seat Heigth -Alternate (in.)33.5 inches-
Seat Heigth -Alternate (mm)850 mm-
Wheelbase (in.)58.5 inches-
Wheelbase (mm)1485 mm-
Width (in.)38.8 inches-
Width (mm)985 mm-
Seat Height805 mm to 825 mm / 31.6 in to 32.4 in 760 mm to 850 mm / 29.9 in to 33.4 in - optional840 mm - 860 mm / 33.0 in - 33.8 in
Wheelbase1485 mm / 58.4 in1509 mm ± 15 mm / 59.4 ± 0.6 in
Ground Clearance-233 mm / 9.2 in
Height1255 mm / 49.4 in.-
Length985 mm / 38.7 in-
Width985 mm / 38.7 in-
Weights & Capacities
Fuel Capacity (gal.)6.61 US gallons-
Wet Weight (kg)279 203
Fuel Capacity (l)25.00 litres-
Fuel Capacity25 Litres / 6.6 US gal20 Litres / 5.3 US gal
Max Load505 kg / 1113.3 lbs-
Wet Weight279 kg / 615 lbs203 kg / 447 lbs
Performance
Top Speed (mph.)124.9 mph-
Top Speed (km/h)201.0 km/h-
Top Speed201.0 km/h / 124.9 mph-
Max Power136 hp / 100 kW @ 7750 rpm95hp / 70.8 kW
Max Torque143 Nm / 105.4 lb-ft @ 6250 rpm87 Nm / 64.1 lb-ft
Engine
CO2109.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)-
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)-
Engine TypeTwo cylinder boxer, four-stroke-
Bore x Stroke (in,)4.0 x 3.0 inches-
Displacement (cc)1254.0 cc-
Bore x Stroke (mm)102.5 x 76.0 mm-
Displacement (ci)76.52 cubic inches-
Displacement1254 cc / 76.5 cu-in799 cc / 48.7 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 cylinder, Intake 40mm, outlet 34 mmFour stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Fuel SystemInjection. Electronic fuel injection with ride-by-wire throttle system-
Bore x Stroke102.5 x 76 mm88 mm x 65.7 mm
Compression Ratio12.5:112.5:1
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
Exhaust-Stainless steel primary and secondary silencer
Fuel Consumption4.70 litres/100 km (21.3 km/l or 50.05 mpg)-
Fuel InductionElectronic intake pipe injection, 52mm Ø throttle valve DKK Dell'Orto, 46 mm Throttle Body
Fuel TypeUnleaded super, octane number 95 (RON)-
Lubrication-Forced oil lubrication with 2 oil pumps
StarterElectricElectric
Valve System4-
EV Specifics
Battery CapacityV/Ah 12/11.8 12/16-
Drivetrain
ClutchWet clutch with anti-hopping function, hydraulically activatedPASC (Power Assisted Slipper Clutch) antihopping clutch, mechanically operated
Final DriveShaftChain 520 X-Ring
Gear Ratios1st (2.438) 2nd 1.714 3rd. 1.296 4th 1.059 5th 0.943 6th 0.848-
Gearbox6-speed-
Primary DriveConstant mesh45:16
Primary Drive Ratios1.650-
Secondary Drive Ratio1.061-
Transmission / DriveConstant mesh 6-speed gearbox with helical gearing system6 Speed
Chassis
Trail (mm)100 mm-
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)4.7 inches-
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)120 mm-
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)5.4 inches-
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)136 mm-
Trail (in.)3.9 inches-
Frame TypeTwo-section frame concept consisting of main frame with bolt-on rear frame, load-bearing engineChromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated
Suspension - FrontBMW Motorrad 37mm Telelever, central spring strutWP APEX 43
Suspension - RearCast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever, WAD spring strut, continuously adjustable spring preload by means of hand wheel, rebound-stage damping adjustable by hand wheel (Option: Dynamic ESA)WP APEX - Monoshock
Rake25.5°-
Steering Angle64.1°-
Steering Head Angle-64.1°
Trail116 mm / 4.5 in-
Wheel Travel - Front120 mm / 4.7 in200 mm / 7.9 in
Wheel Travel - Rear136 mm / 5.3 in200 mm / 7.9 in
Electrical Systems
Lighting systemLED-
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2x 320mm floating discs, 4-piston radial brake calipers2x 320mm discs, 2x radially mounted 4 piston caliper
Brakes - RearSingle 276mm disc, 2-piston floating caliperSingle 260mm disc, 2 piston floating caliper
ABSBMW Motorrad Integral ABS as standard (part integral), disengageableBosch 9.3 MP (incl. Cornering-ABS and off-road mode, disengageable)
RimsCast aluminum wheels-
Tyres - Front120/70 ZR1790/90-21
Tyres - Rear180/55 ZR17150/70-18
WheelsDie-cast aluminium wheelsSpoked wheels with aluminium tubeless rims
Wheels - Front3.50 x 17″2.50 x 21
Wheels - Rear5.50 x 17″4.50 x 18