Yamaha Tenere 700 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
Yamaha Tenere 700
Ktm 890 Adventure
Horsepower (hp)
72 hp
105 hp
Torque (Nm)
68 Nm
100 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
170 km/h
210 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
204 kg
208 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
72 hp @ 9,000 rpm
105 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
68 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
100 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
170 km/h (estimated; Yamaha does not officially publish a figure)
210 km/h (estimated)
Weight
204 kg (wet/curb weight)
208 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5–5.5 L/100km (approximately 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
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
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