The KTM 950 Adventure Black motorcycle specifications include a 942 cc (57.48 cu in) engine, power of 96.6 hp (70.5 kW) @ 8,000 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 198 kg (436.5 lb).
Key specifications
The 2005 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the KTM 950 Adventure Black compares
This compares the motorcycle with all KTM models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the KTM database average.
About 37% higher than the KTM database average. Around the 74th percentile across KTM models.
About 112% higher than the KTM database average. Around the 89th percentile across KTM models.
Very close to the KTM database average. Around the 31st percentile across KTM models.
About 108% larger than the KTM database average. Around the 96th percentile across KTM models.
KTM database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the KTM specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
96.6 hp — more powerful than about 74% of KTM models with power data.
942 cc — larger displacement than about 89% of KTM models.
860 mm — taller than about 31% of KTM models.
22 L — larger than about 96% of KTM fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with KTM average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across KTM models where that dimension is available.
950
649
46% above average.
950
702
35% above average.
1,570
1,436
9% above average.
860
895
4% below average.
261
304
14% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 90/90-21 |
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| Rear tire size | 150/70-18 |
| Front tire width | 90 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 90% |
| Front rim diameter | 21 in |
| Rear tire width | 150 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 70% |
| Rear rim diameter | 18 in |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.488 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 487.9 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 102.5 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.67:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Category | Enduro / offroad |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 942 cc (57.48 cu in) |
| Power | 96.6 hp (70.5 kW) @ 8,000 rpm |
| Torque | 55.0 Nm (5.6 kgf-m or 40.6 ft.lbs) @ 5,500 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 100.0 x 60 mm (3.9 x 2.4 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 11.5:1 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Mikuni BST 40 |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | Denso battery ignition |
| Starter | Electric |
| Lubrication | Pressure lubrication |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch | Wet multi-disc clutch, operated hydraulically |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Tubular chromoly space frame, power-coated |
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| Front suspension | WP-USD 48 mm (1.89´) |
| Rear suspension | WP-PDS suspension strut with hydr. spring preload |
| Rear wheel travel | 335 mm (13.2 inches) |
| Rake | 26.6° |
| Trail | 119 mm (4.7 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 90/90-21 |
| Rear tire | 150/70-18 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 198 kg (436.5 lb) |
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| Seat height | 860 mm (33.9 inches) |
| Overall width | 950 mm (37.4 inches) |
| Overall height | 950 mm (37.4 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,570 mm (61.8 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 261 mm (10.3 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 22.00 L (5.81 US gal) |
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Performance
| Power/weight ratio | 0.4876 hp/kg |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Black |
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Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from KTM models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official KTM information before relying on them. Visit the official KTM website.