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BMW R 1300 GS vs KTM 390 Adventure

Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.

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BMW R 1300 GS

BMW R 1300 GS

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 1300 cc
  • 145 PS
  • 237 kg

Boxer twin; the GS is the best-selling big adventure bike

KTM 390 Adventure

KTM 390 Adventure2020–2024

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 373 cc
  • 44 PS
  • ~28 km/l
  • 158 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. BMW R 1300 GS5
  2. KTM 390 Adventure1
  • Most powerBMW R 1300 GS145 PS
  • Most pulling powerBMW R 1300 GS149 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)BMW R 1300 GS612 PS/t
  • LightestKTM 390 Adventure158 kg
  • Highest top speedBMW R 1300 GS220 km/h
  • Lowest seatBMW R 1300 GS850 mm

Head to head

A longer bar means more. For weight and seat height, shorter is easier to handle.

Power

BMW R 1300 GS145 PS
KTM 390 Adventure44 PS

Torque

BMW R 1300 GS149 Nm
KTM 390 Adventure37 Nm

Power to weight

BMW R 1300 GS612 PS/t
KTM 390 Adventure278 PS/t

Engine size

BMW R 1300 GS1,300 cc
KTM 390 Adventure373 cc

Top speed

BMW R 1300 GS220 km/h
KTM 390 Adventure160 km/h

Weight

BMW R 1300 GS237 kg
KTM 390 Adventure158 kg

Seat height

BMW R 1300 GS850 mm
KTM 390 Adventure855 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsBMW R 1300 GSKTM 390 Adventure
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandBMW Motorrad · GermanyKTM · Austria
Type of bikeAdventureAdventure
Fuel average—~28 km/l
Petrol tank19 L14.5 L
On a full tank—~406 km
Engine and performance
Engine size1300 cc373 cc
Cylinders21
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power145 PS @ 7,750 rpm44 PS @ 9,000 rpm
Torque149 Nm @ 6,500 rpm37 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Power to weight612 PS / tonne278 PS / tonne
Top speed220 km/h160 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight237 kg (with fluids)158 kg (dry)
Seat height850 mm855 mm
Ground clearance—200 mm
Wheelbase1,518 mm1,430 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 285Disc 320 / Disc 230
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)120/70-19 / 170/60-17100/90-19 / 130/80-17

Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

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Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, BMW R 1300 GS or KTM 390 Adventure?

BMW R 1300 GS makes 145 PS @ 7,750 rpm; KTM 390 Adventure makes 44 PS @ 9,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, BMW R 1300 GS or KTM 390 Adventure?

KTM 390 Adventure weighs about 158 kg and BMW R 1300 GS about 237 kg, so KTM 390 Adventure is easier to push and park.

BMW R 1300 GS or KTM 390 Adventure: which should I buy?

Buy BMW R 1300 GS if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy KTM 390 Adventure if lightest matters more. Ask us on WhatsApp and we will help you choose.

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Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

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