BMW F 850 GS Rallye vs KTM 890 Adventure (2024)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the BMW F 850 GS Rallyestacks up against the KTM 890 Adventure. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecBMW F 850 GS RallyeKTM 890 Adventure
Model year20212024
Price$13,845
Engine853 cc889 cc
Horsepower90 hp103 hp
Torque86 Nm100 Nm
Weight200 kg
Seat height32 mm33 mm
Fuel capacity4.0 L5.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. Switchable ABS. Floating discs. Two-piston calipers.Double disc. Radially mounted 4 piston caliper. Offroad ABS.
Rear brakesSingle disc. Switchable ABS. Floating disc. Single-piston caliper.Single disc. 2 piston floating caliper. Offroad ABS.
Tires90/90-21 / 150/70-R17

BMW F 850 GS Rallye vs KTM 890 Adventure — which should you buy?

Picking between the BMW F 850 GS Rallye and the KTM 890 Adventure usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the BMW F 850 GS Rallye brings 90 hp, while the KTM 890 Adventure counters with 103 hp at 200 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: