Ktm Adventure 690 R vs Yamaha Tenere 700
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ktm Adventure 690 R vs Yamaha Tenere 700. 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. 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 Adventure 690 R
Yamaha Tenere 700
Horsepower (hp)
74 hp
72 hp
Torque (Nm)
73 Nm
68 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
170 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
154 kg
204 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
~74 hp @ 8,000 rpm
72 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
~73 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
68 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
~175 km/h (estimated)
170 km/h (estimated; Yamaha does not officially publish a figure)
Weight
~154 kg (wet/curb weight)
204 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~4.5–5.5 L/100km (approx. 18–22 km/L real-world average)
4.5–5.5 L/100km (approximately 18–22 km/L 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
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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