KTM 890 Adventure R vs BMW Motorrad F900 GS
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
KTM 890 Adventure R and BMW Motorrad F900 GS are both adventure bikes and turn up together on most shortlists. They are priced within ₹19,925 of each other, so this comes down to what each does with the money.
The 890 Adventure R takes 3 of the 5 categories we score, so this is close and comes down to what you weight. Our overall ratings are 6/10 for the 890 Adventure R and 6/10 for the F900 GS.
Category by category
Price
890 Adventure R
The 890 Adventure R starts ₹19,925 lower (₹15,80,000 against ₹15,99,925), about ₹630 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
F900 GS
F900 GS claims 22.7 kmpl against 22.2 kmpl. That is roughly ₹881 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
890 Adventure R
890 Adventure R has the better power-to-weight ratio: 479 against 471 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
890 Adventure R
890 Adventure R adds tubeless tyres that the F900 GS does not have on any variant.
Warranty
F900 GS
F900 GS comes with 3 years of standard warranty against 2 on the 890 Adventure R.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the 890 Adventure R if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- you live where KTM's bigger service network matters
- your priority is serious off-road and trail riding
Buy the F900 GS if
- mileage matters more to you than outright performance
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
- your priority is broken roads and touring
- your priority is tall riders
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | 890 Adventure R | F900 GS |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹15,80,000 | ₹15,99,925 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹17,83,347 | ₹17,89,569 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹1,99,850 | ₹1,95,445 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹35,000 | ₹35,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹85,600 | ₹85,900 |
| Five-year total | ₹21,03,797 | ₹21,05,914 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | KTM890 Adventure R | BMW MotorradF900 GS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹15,80,000 | ₹15,99,925 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹50,110 | ₹50,740 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 889 cc | 895 cc |
| Engine type | 2 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves | 2 Cylinder, Water Cooled, 4 Valves |
| Power | 103 bhp | 103.3 bhp |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 22.2 kmpl | 22.7 kmpl |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | — |
| Transmission | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 210 km/h | 200 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 215 kg | 219 kg |
| Fuel tank | 20 L | 14.5 L |
| Seat height | 880 mm | 870 mm |
| Ground clearance | 263 mm | — |
| Wheelbase | 1528 mm | — |
| Length | — | 2270 mm |
| Width | — | 943 mm |
| Height | — | 1393 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 320 mm, 4 piston caliper | Disc, 305 mm, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Disc, 260 mm, 2 piston caliper | Disc, 265 mm, 1 piston caliper |
| ABS / CBS | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
| Front suspension | WP XPLOR-USD, Ø 48 mm | USD Forks |
| Rear suspension | WP Xplor PDS Shock Absorber | Monoshock |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 90/90-21 | 90/90-R21 |
| Rear tyre | 150/70-18 | 150/70-R17 |
890 Adventure R vs F900 GS: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the 890 Adventure R or the F900 GS?
- The 890 Adventure R is cheaper by ₹19,925 at the base variant (₹15,80,000 against ₹15,99,925 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the 890 Adventure R or the F900 GS?
- The F900 GS claims 22.7 kmpl against 22.2 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the 890 Adventure R and F900 GS in Delhi?
- About ₹6,222: roughly ₹17,83,347 for the 890 Adventure R and ₹17,89,569 for the F900 GS, base variants, including road tax, registration and insurance.
- Which costs less to own over five years?
- Our estimate for five years at 30 km a day in Delhi is ₹21,03,797 for the 890 Adventure R and ₹21,05,914 for the F900 GS, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The 890 Adventure R comes out ₹2,117 ahead.
