BMW F 800 GS Adventure 2015 vs. KTM 890 Adventure R 2021

BMW F 800 GS Adventure 2015

KTM 890 Adventure R 2021

Overview - BMW F 800 GS Adventure 2015 vs KTM 890 Adventure R 2021

BMW F 800 GS Adventure 2015

KTM 890 Adventure R 2021

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Technical Specifications BMW F 800 GS Adventure 2015 compared to KTM 890 Adventure R 2021

BMW F 800 GS Adventure 2015

KTM 890 Adventure R 2021

BMW F 800 GS Adventure 2015

KTM 890 Adventure R 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	82 mm	Bore	90.7 mm
Stroke	Stroke	75.6 mm	Stroke	68.8 mm
Engine power	Engine power	86 HP	Engine power	105 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	83 Nm	Torque	100 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	5,750 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Lubrication	Lubrication	Dry sump	Lubrication	Forced
Displacement	Displacement	798 ccm	Displacement	889 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular, Load-bearing engine	Frame type	Tubular, Load-bearing engine

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Four pistons

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Double piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Suspension electronically adjustable	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	90 mm	Front tyre width	90 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	90 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	21 inch	Front tyre diameter	21 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,578 mm	Wheelbase	1,528 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	890 mm	Seat Height	880 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	24 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW F 800 GS Adventure 2015

The big R 1200 GS Adventure may have been the ultimate long-distance adventure bike up to now, but anyone who also values a bit of fun and sport is certainly better served by the F 800 GS Adventure.

Torque-strong engine

low weight

24-litre tank

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