| Engine | KTM 790 Adventure | BMW F 800 GS |
|---|---|---|
| Engine code | LC8c | |
| Displacement | 799 cc | 798 cc |
| Max power | 94 hp (@8 000 RPM) | 85 hp (@7 500 RPM) |
| Max torque | 64 lb ft (@6 500 RPM) | 61 lb ft (@5 750 RPM) |
| Redline | 9 000 RPM | 9 000 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 200 RPM | 1 200 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-2 | DOHC Inline-2 |
| Compression | 12.70:1 | 12.00:1 |
| Oil capacity | 2.74 quart | |
| Oil type | 15W50, Motul 300V 15W50, Liqui Moly 15W50 | |
| Spark plug type | NGK DCPR-8-E | |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 8 | 8 |
| Bore | 88.0 mm | 82.0 mm |
| Stroke | 65.7 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Throttle bore | 46.0 mm | |
| Weight to power | 4.97 lbs/hp | 5.55 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 502 hp/2500lbs | 450 hp/2500lbs |
| Battery type | AGM 12V 12Ah |
| Gearbox | KTM 790 Adventure | BMW F 800 GS |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Slipper | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | ||
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 1.923 | 1.943 |
| Final drive | 2.813 | 2.625 |
| 1. gear | 2.84 (46 mph) | 2.462 (54 mph) |
| 2. gear | 2.0 (65 mph) | 1.75 (76 mph) |
| 3. gear | 1.55 (84 mph) | 1.381 (96 mph) |
| 4. gear | 1.272 (102 mph) | 1.174 (113 mph) |
| 5. gear | 1.083 (120 mph) | 1.042 (127 mph) |
| 6. gear | 0.956 (136 mph) | 0.96 (138 mph) |
| Chasis | KTM 790 Adventure | BMW F 800 GS |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Chromimum-molybdenum steel frame | Tubular steel trellis frame |
| Front susp. | 43mm WP USD, 7.87 in travel | USD form 43 mm dia, 9.06 in travel |
| Rear susp. | WP PDS Monoshock, 7.87 in travel | Cast aluminum 2-sided swing arm, 8.46 in travel |