Ktm 890 Adventure R vs Yamaha Tenere 700
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ktm 890 Adventure R vs Yamaha Tenere 700. Ktm 890 Adventure R: 105 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 208 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 195 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10. 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 890 Adventure R
Yamaha Tenere 700
Horsepower (hp)
105 hp
72 hp
Torque (Nm)
100 Nm
68 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
195 km/h
170 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
208 kg
204 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
105 hp @ 8,000 rpm
72 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
100 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
68 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
195 km/h
170 km/h (estimated; Yamaha does not officially publish a figure)
Weight
208 kg (wet/curb weight)
204 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18.2 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 890 Adventure R
8.5/10
"The sharpest used adventure buy under ten grand, minor asterisks apply."
Pros
+WP suspension genuinely trail-capable
+Strong midrange torque delivery
+Excellent cornering ABS system
Cons
−Subframe cracks under abuse
−Stock seat is punishment
−KTM dealer costs add up
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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