Ktm 890 Adventure R vs Bmw F 850 Gs
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ktm 890 Adventure R vs Bmw F 850 Gs. Ktm 890 Adventure R: 105 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 208 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 195 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10. 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.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Ktm 890 Adventure R
Bmw F 850 Gs
Horsepower (hp)
105 hp
95 hp
Torque (Nm)
100 Nm
92 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
195 km/h
200 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
208 kg
229 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
105 hp @ 8,000 rpm
95 hp @ 8,250 rpm
Torque
100 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
92 Nm @ 6,250 rpm
Top Speed
195 km/h
200 km/h
Weight
208 kg (wet/curb weight)
229 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18.2 km/L, typical real-world average)
4.5 L/100km (approximately 22 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Ktm 890 Adventure R
8.5/10
"The sharpest used adventure buy under ten grand, minor asterisks apply."
Pros
+WP suspension genuinely trail-capable
+Strong midrange torque delivery
+Excellent cornering ABS system
Cons
−Subframe cracks under abuse
−Stock seat is punishment
−KTM dealer costs add up
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
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