Ktm 1090 Adventure vs Ktm 790 Adventure
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ktm 1090 Adventure vs Ktm 790 Adventure. Ktm 1090 Adventure: 125 hp @ 9,500 rpm hp, 229 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 210 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Ktm 790 Adventure: 95 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 189 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 200 km/h (estimated, electronically influenced), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Ktm 1090 Adventure
Ktm 790 Adventure
Horsepower (hp)
125 hp
95 hp
Torque (Nm)
111 Nm
88 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
210 km/h
200 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
229 kg
189 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
125 hp @ 9,500 rpm
95 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
111 Nm @ 7,750 rpm
88 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
210 km/h (estimated)
200 km/h (estimated, electronically influenced)
Weight
229 kg (wet/curb weight)
189 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18.2 km/L typical real-world average)
4.5–5.5 L/100km (approx. 18–22 km/L real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Ktm 1090 Adventure
7.8/10
"Brilliant adventure bike — but budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection."
Pros
+Addictive LC8 engine character
+Genuinely capable off-road
+Sharp, adjustable suspension
Cons
−Electrical gremlins well documented
−Throttle body issues common
−Fuel range disappoints touring riders
Ktm 790 Adventure
8.5/10
"The best mid-size ADV money can buy used, caveat emptor."
Pros
+Razor-sharp handling dynamics
+Strong, characterful parallel twin
+Genuinely capable off-road
Cons
−Crash damage history common
−Valve checks get expensive
−Fuel range disappointingly short
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