Yamaha Xt660z Tenere vs Ktm 790 Adventure
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Xt660z Tenere vs Ktm 790 Adventure. Yamaha Xt660z Tenere: 48 hp @ 6,000 rpm hp, 206 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 170 km/h (estimated; note: varies by load and conditions), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Ktm 790 Adventure: 95 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 189 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 200 km/h (estimated, electronically influenced), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Xt660z Tenere
Ktm 790 Adventure
Horsepower (hp)
48 hp
95 hp
Torque (Nm)
60 Nm
88 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
170 km/h
200 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
206 kg
189 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
48 hp @ 6,000 rpm
95 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
60 Nm @ 5,250 rpm
88 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
170 km/h (estimated; note: varies by load and conditions)
200 km/h (estimated, electronically influenced)
Weight
206 kg (wet/curb weight)
189 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5–5.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
4.5–5.5 L/100km (approx. 18–22 km/L real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Xt660z Tenere
7.5/10
"Tough, honest adventure bike that earns respect on dirt roads."
Pros
+Indestructible single-cylinder engine
+Excellent real-world torque
+Comfortable for long distances
Cons
−Rear shock deteriorates quickly
−Motorway cruising feels strained
−Heavy for a single
Ktm 790 Adventure
8.5/10
"The best mid-size ADV money can buy used, caveat emptor."
Pros
+Razor-sharp handling dynamics
+Strong, characterful parallel twin
+Genuinely capable off-road
Cons
−Crash damage history common
−Valve checks get expensive
−Fuel range disappointingly short
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