Ktm 1290 Super Adventure vs Cfmoto 800mt
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ktm 1290 Super Adventure vs Cfmoto 800mt. Ktm 1290 Super Adventure: 160 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 228 kg (curb/wet weight, model year dependent — note: varies slightly between S and R variants) weight, top speed 270 km/h (electronically limited; estimated), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Cfmoto 800mt: 95 hp @ 8,750 rpm hp, 218 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 200 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish a top speed figure), Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Ktm 1290 Super Adventure
Cfmoto 800mt
Horsepower (hp)
160 hp
95 hp
Torque (Nm)
138 Nm
80 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
270 km/h
200 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
228 kg
218 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
160 hp @ 8,500 rpm
95 hp @ 8,750 rpm
Torque
138 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
80 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
270 km/h (electronically limited; estimated)
200 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish a top speed figure)
Weight
228 kg (curb/wet weight, model year dependent — note: varies slightly between S and R variants)
218 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5–8.0 L/100km (real-world average, varies with riding style)
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18.2 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Ktm 1290 Super Adventure
8.5/10
"The fastest way to feel inadequate while grinning uncontrollably."
Pros
+Ridiculous V-twin grunt
+Best-in-class electronics suite
+Surprisingly capable off-road
Cons
−Expensive dealer servicing
−Water pump known weakness
−Heavy at low speeds
Cfmoto 800mt
7.5/10
"Exceptional used value if a dealer lives nearby."
Pros
+Strong, characterful parallel twin
+Premium electronics, budget price
+Semi-active suspension actually works
Cons
−Parts availability still patchy
−Snatchy low-speed throttle response
−Dealer network remains thin
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