BMW F 800 GS 2008 vs. KTM 790 Adventure 2023

BMW F 800 GS 2008

BMW F 800 GS 2008

KTM 790 Adventure 2023

KTM 790 Adventure 2023

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Overview - BMW F 800 GS 2008 vs KTM 790 Adventure 2023

BMW F 800 GS 2008

BMW F 800 GS 2008

KTM 790 Adventure 2023

KTM 790 Adventure 2023

Technical Specifications BMW F 800 GS 2008 compared to KTM 790 Adventure 2023

BMW F 800 GS 2008
KTM 790 Adventure 2023

Engine and Drive Train

Engine powerEngine power85 HPEngine power95 HP
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement798 ccmDisplacement799 ccm

Dimensions and Weights

WheelbaseWheelbase1,578 mmWheelbase1,509 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height850 mmSeat Height840 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity16 lFuel Tank Capacity20 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW F 800 GS 2008

BMW F 800 GS 2008

For us, the 800 GS is not a small GS, but a GS for non-BMW fans. So in principle it combines the virtues of the 1200 without its quirks, as newcomers would say.

Low price

positive ride comfort

beginner-friendly

low weight

relatively luxurious.

Annoying background noise in the (necessary) high rev range

no optional extras of the big GS

KTM 790 Adventure 2023

KTM 790 Adventure 2023

The KTM 790 Adventure is still one of the sportiest mid-range touring enduros - if you are looking for a touring machine that is brutally nimble on and off road, you will find it here. At the same time, however, the chassis and engine offer sufficient comfort and good manners to keep the rider from going mad even on longer liaison stages. The engine is wonderfully powerful for this class, fuel consumption is surprisingly low and the driving aids are even on a higher level than usual. The ergonomics are fine on the road, the off-road ergonomics could even be a little less radical. Overall, however, the 790 Adventure offers a really good price/performance ratio and great riding performance.

Rev-happy engine with impressive power

low fuel consumption

excellent traction control regulation

effective wind protection with a wide range of settings

logical controls

agile handling

precise ride

effective brakes

comfortable on-road ergonomics

well-dosed clutch.

sporty Quickshifter+ only at extra cost

chassis adjustment range not too wide

handlebar position too low off-road

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW F 800 GS vs KTM 790 Adventure

Price BMW F 800 GS

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