2024 BMW R 1300GS vs 2026 KTM 690 Enduro R

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2024 BMW R 1300GS 2024 BMW R 1300GS

Enduro / Off-Road

Engine
Four 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 mm
Power
108kW / 145hp @ 7750 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
237 kg / 523 lbs
2026 KTM 690 Enduro R 2026 KTM 690 Enduro R

Enduro / Off-Road

Engine
Single cylinder, 4-stroke, SOHC, 4-valve
Power
79 hp / 58.1 kW
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
162 kg / 357 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year20242026
Make ModelBMW R 1300GSKTM 690 Enduro R
Dimensions
Seat Height850 mm / 33.5935 mm / 36.8 in
Wheelbase1518 mm / 59.8 in1506 mm / 59.3 in
Ground Clearance-265 mm / 10.4 in
Length2212 mm / 87.1 in-
Width1000 mm / 39.4 in-
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)237 162
Fuel Capacity19 Litres / 5.0 US gal13.3 Litres / 3.5 US gal
Max Load465 kg / 1025 lbs-
Wet Weight237 kg / 523 lbs162 kg / 357 lbs
Performance
Max Power108kW / 145hp @ 7750 rpm79 hp / 58.1 kW
Max Torque149 Nm / 110 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm73 Nm / 54 lb-ft
Engine
Displacement1300 cc / 79 cu-in692.7 cc / 42.27 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 mmSingle cylinder, 4-stroke, SOHC, 4-valve
Bore x Stroke106.5 x 73 mm-
Compression Ratio13.3:1-
Cooling SystemLiquid / Air cooledLiquid cooled
EmissionsClosed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, EU5-
Engine ManagementBMS-O-
Exhaust-Stainless steel primary and secondary silencer
Fuel InductionElectronic intake pipe injection, 52mm Ø throttle valve Keihin EFI (throttle body 50 mm)
Fuel TypeUnleaded super, octane number 95 (RON)-
Ignition-Keihin EMS with RBW, double ignition
Lubrication System-Pressure lubrication with 2 oil pumps
StarterElectricElectric
EV Specifics
Battery Capacity12 V / 10Ah, maintenance-free-
Drivetrain
ClutchWet clutch with anti-hopping function, hydraulically activatedPASC slipper clutch, hydraulically operated
Final DriveShaftChain, 520 X-ring
Gear Ratios1st 2.438 2nd 1.714 3rd. 1.296 4th 1.059 5th 0.906 6th 0.795-
Primary Drive Ratios1.479-
Secondary Drive Ratio2.910-
Transmission / DriveClaw-shift constant mesh 6-speed gearbox6-Speed
Chassis
Frame TypeSteel, two-section with bolt on rear frame, load bearing engineChromium-molybdenum-steel trellis frame, powder coated
Suspension - FrontEVO Telelever, central spring strutWP USD XPLOR 48 forks, compression and rebound adjustable
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 XPLOR shock absorber with Pro-Lever linkage, preload adjuster
Steering Angle63.8°-
Steering Head Angle-62.3°
Subframe-Self-supporting plastic tank
Trail112 mm / 4.0 in120 mm / 4.7 in
Wheel Travel - Front192 mm / 7.5 in265 mm / 10.4 in
Wheel Travel - Rear200 mm / 7.8 in250 mm / 9.8 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2x 310mm floating discs, 4-piston radial brake calipersSingle 300 mm disc, Brembo 2 piston floating caliper
Brakes - RearSingle 285mm disc, 2-piston semi-floating caliperSingle 240 mm disc, Brembo single piston floating caliper
ABSBMW Motorrad Integral ABS Pro (part-integral, slant-layer-optimized)Bosch 9.1 MP (incl. Cornering ABS and offroad mode, disengageable)
Tyres - Front120/70 R1990/90 -21
Tyres - Rear170/60 R17140/80 -18
WheelsCast aluminium wheels-
Wheels - Front3.00 x 19″Spoked wheels with aluminum rims, 1.85 x 21″
Wheels - Rear4.50 x 17″Spoked wheels with aluminum rims, 2.50 x 18″