Ktm Adventure 690 R vs Ktm 890 Adventure
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ktm Adventure 690 R vs Ktm 890 Adventure. Ktm Adventure 690 R: ~74 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, ~154 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~175 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 8.0/10. Ktm 890 Adventure: 105 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 208 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 210 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Ktm Adventure 690 R
Ktm 890 Adventure
Horsepower (hp)
74 hp
105 hp
Torque (Nm)
73 Nm
100 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
210 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
154 kg
208 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
~74 hp @ 8,000 rpm
105 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
~73 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
100 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
~175 km/h (estimated)
210 km/h (estimated)
Weight
~154 kg (wet/curb weight)
208 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~4.5–5.5 L/100km (approx. 18–22 km/L real-world average)
5.0–6.0 L/100km (approx. 17–20 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Ktm Adventure 690 R
8.0/10
"The best used single-cylinder adventure bike, if the history stacks up."
Pros
+Genuinely lightweight for adventure
+LC4 engine pure character
+WP suspension properly capable
Cons
−Maintenance-sensitive LC4 motor
−Chain eats itself quickly
−Mediocre plastic durability
Ktm 890 Adventure
8.5/10
"The best mid-size adventure bike you can buy used right now."
Pros
+Aggressive engine, real character
+WP suspension genuinely impressive
+Lightweight for the class
Cons
−Stock seat punishes long days
−Fuel range disappoints on highways
−Vibey mirrors above 80mph
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