BMW F900XR vs KTM 890 SMT: specs compared
Side-by-side specs of the BMW F900XR (2025-present) and the KTM 890 SMT (2026-present), using the latest model year of each.
Key differences
- Power: BMW F900XR 105 hp, KTM 890 SMT 103.6 hp.
- Torque: BMW F900XR 93 Nm, KTM 890 SMT 100 Nm.
- Weight: BMW F900XR 216 kg, KTM 890 SMT 194 kg.
Key figures
Power hp
- BMW F900XR (2025-present)105 (best)
- KTM 890 SMT (2026-present)103.6
Torque Nm
- BMW F900XR (2025-present)93
- KTM 890 SMT (2026-present)100 (best)
Weight kg
- BMW F900XR (2025-present)216
- KTM 890 SMT (2026-present)194 (best)
Full specs
| Specification |  2025-present Remove |  2026-present Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Touring | Touring |
| Years | 2025-present | 2026-present |
| Engine | 895cc liquid-cooled DOHC parallel-twin, 270-degree crank offset, 86mm x 77mm bore x stroke, 8 valves, revised for Euro 5+ compliance; 6-speed gearbox, wet multi-disc clutch with anti-hopping function | two-cylinder online , 4 strokes Injection Ø 46 mm Cooling system : liquid 2 ACT 4 valves per cylinder 889 cc 105 ch (103.60 hp) to 8,000 rpm 10.20 mkg (100 Nm) to 6,500 rpm |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Displacement | 895 cc | 889 cc |
| Power | 105 hp @ 8,500 rpmBest | 103.6 hp @ 8,000 rpm |
| Torque | 93 Nm @ 6,500 rpm | 100 Nm @ 6,500 rpmBest |
| Transmission | Constant-mesh 6-speed gearbox integrated in engine housing, endless O-ring chain final drive with rear hub vibration damping, secondary ratio 2.588 | 6 stage gearbox , manual - optional shifter Secondary by chain |
| Final drive | chain | chain |
| Weight | 216 kg (wet) | 194 kg (wet)Best |
| Seat height | 825 mm | 860 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 15.5 L | 15.8 LBest |
| Front suspension | 43mm inverted (USD) telescopic fork, now fully adjustable for preload, compression and rebound, 170mm travel | Inverted telehydraulic fork Ø 43 mm, Wheel travel : 180 mm (7.09 in) Compression and rebound adjustment |
| Rear suspension | Monoshock, adjustable spring preload and rebound damping, 172mm travel; Dynamic ESA offered as an option | Single shock absorber, Wheel travel : 180 mm (7.09 in) Preload and rebound adjustment |
| Brake system | BMW Motorrad ABS Pro standard (cornering ABS, Dynamic Brake Control) | Not available |
| Front brake | Dual 320mm discs, Brembo calipers | 2 J.Juan discs Ø 320 mm (12.6 in), radial mounting, 4-piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Single 265mm disc, single-piston floating caliper | 1 J.Juan disc Ø 260 mm (10.24 in), 2-piston caliper |
| Front tire | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70-17 |
| Rear tire | 180/55 ZR17 | 180/55-17 |
| Quickshifter | No | Not available |
| Launch price | USD 12,370 (USA) | Not available |