Ktm Adventure 640 vs Bmw F 800 Gs
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ktm Adventure 640 vs Bmw F 800 Gs. Ktm Adventure 640: 54 hp @ 7,000 rpm hp, 193 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 170 km/h (estimated; note: varies by year and gearing), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Bmw F 800 Gs: 85 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 229 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 200 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Ktm Adventure 640
Bmw F 800 Gs
Horsepower (hp)
54 hp
85 hp
Torque (Nm)
60 Nm
83 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
170 km/h
200 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
193 kg
229 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
54 hp @ 7,000 rpm
85 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
60 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
83 Nm @ 5,750 rpm
Top Speed
170 km/h (estimated; note: varies by year and gearing)
200 km/h
Weight
193 kg (wet/curb weight)
229 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5–5.5 L/100km (approximately 18–22 km/L typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18.2 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Ktm Adventure 640
7.5/10
"A rewarding analog adventure bike that demands respect and regular maintenance."
Pros
+Exceptional off-road capability
+Characterful LC4 engine
+Lightweight and flickable
Cons
−Notorious frame cracking issues
−Carb cold-start frustrations
−Vibration fatigue on motorways
Bmw F 800 Gs
7.8/10
"The honest adventurer's BMW — less ego, more actual riding."
Pros
+Lightweight for adventure class
+Bulletproof parallel-twin engine
+Genuinely capable off-road
Cons
−Short fuel range disappoints
−Tall seat excludes shorter riders
−Pre-2013 suspension feels vague
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