BMW F 800 GS 2018 vs. KTM 790 Adventure R 2020

BMW F 800 GS 2018

KTM 790 Adventure R 2020

Overview - BMW F 800 GS 2018 vs KTM 790 Adventure R 2020

BMW F 800 GS 2018

KTM 790 Adventure R 2020

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Technical Specifications BMW F 800 GS 2018 compared to KTM 790 Adventure R 2020

BMW F 800 GS 2018

KTM 790 Adventure R 2020

BMW F 800 GS 2018

KTM 790 Adventure R 2020

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	82 mm	Bore	88 mm
Stroke	Stroke	75.6 mm	Stroke	65.7 mm
Engine power	Engine power	85 HP	Engine power	95 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	83 Nm	Torque	88 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	5,750 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,600 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12	Compression Ratio	12.7
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Lubrication	Lubrication	Dry sump	Lubrication	Forced
Displacement	Displacement	798 ccm	Displacement	799 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	43 mm	Diameter	48 mm
Travel	Travel	230 mm	Travel	240 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Travel	Travel	215 mm	Travel	240 mm
Material	Material	Aluminium	Material	Aluminium

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular, Load-bearing engine	Frame type	Tubular, Load-bearing engine
Rake	Rake	64 degree	Rake	63.7 degree
Trail	Trail	117 mm	Trail	110.4 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	300 mm	Diameter	320 mm
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Four pistons
Actuation	Actuation	Hydraulic	Actuation	Hydraulic

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	265 mm	Diameter	260 mm
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Double piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Suspension electronically adjustable	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, 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	1,573 mm	Wheelbase	1,528 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	880 mm	Seat Height	880 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	16 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW F 800 GS 2018

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

KTM 790 Adventure R 2020

The Adventure R goes one step further than the standard model. Here, the WP guys were finally allowed to draw on their full resources and show what they can do. The higher-quality chassis compensates for the disadvantages of the long suspension travel on the road, but scores points off-road with massive reserves. The surcharge is more than justified. The seat height will probably restrict the clientele somewhat.

High chassis quality ensures a wide range of use

Engine offers great running culture, rich torque and perfectly dimensioned power

Easy-to-read display

Practical rally electronics package

Despite radical chassis also stable, manoeuvrable and suitable for everyday use on the road

Quickshifter not standard

indicator switch a little fiddly

seat a little more uncomfortable on long tours than on standard model