Ktm Adventure 990 vs Ktm 890 Adventure
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ktm Adventure 990 vs Ktm 890 Adventure. Ktm Adventure 990: 114 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 229 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 210 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.2/10. 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 990
Ktm 890 Adventure
Horsepower (hp)
114 hp
105 hp
Torque (Nm)
100 Nm
100 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
210 km/h
210 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
229 kg
208 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
114 hp @ 8,500 rpm
105 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
100 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
100 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
210 km/h
210 km/h (estimated)
Weight
229 kg (wet/curb weight)
208 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5–7.5 L/100km (approx. 13–15 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 990
8.2/10
"A flawed masterpiece that absolutely rewards diligent pre-purchase inspection."
Pros
+Incredible LC8 engine character
+Razor-sharp handling dynamics
+Excellent long-distance capability
Cons
−Expensive maintenance when neglected
−Subframe cracking issues
−Hard seat stock
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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