Ktm Adventure 790 R vs Ktm Adventure 890
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 Adventure 890
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)
5.0–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–20 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 Adventure 890
8.5/10
"Buy a clean history example and you'll rarely want anything else."
Pros
+Razor-sharp handling for class
+Brilliant engine character throughout
+WP suspension genuinely adjustable
Cons
−Electrical gremlins on neglected bikes
−Chain wear accelerates off-road
−Fuel range barely adequate touring