Bmw F 850 Gs vs Ktm 790 Adventure
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw F 850 Gs vs Ktm 790 Adventure. Bmw F 850 Gs: 95 hp @ 8,250 rpm hp, 229 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 200 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10. Ktm 790 Adventure: 95 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 189 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 200 km/h (estimated, electronically influenced), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bmw F 850 Gs
Ktm 790 Adventure
Horsepower (hp)
95 hp
95 hp
Torque (Nm)
92 Nm
88 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
200 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
229 kg
189 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
95 hp @ 8,250 rpm
95 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
92 Nm @ 6,250 rpm
88 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
200 km/h
200 km/h (estimated, electronically influenced)
Weight
229 kg (wet/curb weight)
189 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km (approximately 22 km/L typical real-world average)
4.5–5.5 L/100km (approx. 18–22 km/L real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Bmw F 850 Gs
8.0/10
"A brilliant all-rounder that rewards patient buyers who inspect carefully."
Pros
+Confidence-inspiring handling everywhere
+Strong reliable parallel-twin engine
+Excellent wind protection stock
Cons
−Pre-2020 sprag clutch issues
−TFT screen scratches easily
−Wet-climate connector corrosion
Ktm 790 Adventure
8.5/10
"The best mid-size ADV money can buy used, caveat emptor."
Pros
+Razor-sharp handling dynamics
+Strong, characterful parallel twin
+Genuinely capable off-road
Cons
−Crash damage history common
−Valve checks get expensive
−Fuel range disappointingly short
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