Ktm Adventure 790 R vs Ktm 890 Adventure
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Ktm Adventure 790 R
Ktm 890 Adventure
Horsepower (hp)
95 hp
105 hp
Torque (Nm)
88 Nm
100 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
210 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
189 kg
208 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
95 hp @ 8,000 rpm
105 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
88 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
100 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
200 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced)
210 km/h (estimated)
Weight
189 kg (wet/curb weight)
208 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km (approximately 22 km/L typical 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 790 R
8.5/10
"The sharpest used adventure buy under ten grand, full stop."
Pros
+Exceptional off-road capability
+Punchy, reliable parallel twin
+Best-in-class electronics suite
Cons
−Battery drain on older units
−Chain wears surprisingly fast
−Narrow fuel tank range
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