Ktm 390 Adventure vs Yamaha Tenere 700
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ktm 390 Adventure vs Yamaha Tenere 700. Ktm 390 Adventure: 43 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 179 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 167 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Yamaha Tenere 700: 72 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 204 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 170 km/h (estimated; Yamaha does not officially publish a figure), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Ktm 390 Adventure
Yamaha Tenere 700
Horsepower (hp)
43 hp
72 hp
Torque (Nm)
37 Nm
68 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
167 km/h
170 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
179 kg
204 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
43 hp @ 9,000 rpm
72 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
37 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
68 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
167 km/h
170 km/h (estimated; Yamaha does not officially publish a figure)
Weight
179 kg (wet/curb weight)
204 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28.5 km/L typical real-world average)
4.5–5.5 L/100km (approximately 18–22 km/L real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Ktm 390 Adventure
7.8/10
"Brilliant budget adventurer if you buy history, not hope."
Pros
+Punchy single-cylinder engine
+Adjustable WP suspension
+Excellent TFT display
Cons
−Brutal stock seat
−Chain wear neglected often
−Higher oil consumption
Yamaha Tenere 700
8.5/10
"The adventure bike that actually delivers on its promises."
Pros
+Incredibly reliable CP2 engine
+Lightweight for the class
+Strong used parts ecosystem
Cons
−Suspension needs upgrading eventually
−Fuel range genuinely disappointing
−Vibration noticeable above 80mph
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