KTM 790 Adventure Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The KTM 790 Adventure motorcycle specifications include a 799 cc (48.75 cu in) engine, power of 93.9 hp (68.5 kW), a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 203 kg (447.5 lb).

Key specifications

2019, 2020, 2023Model years
799 ccDisplacement
93.9 hpPower
88.0 NmTorque
203 kgWet weight
850 mmSeat height
20 LFuel tank
1,475 mmWheelbase
Model years covered
201920202023
Year-specific specification changes

The 2019 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Dry weight
2023199 kg (438.7 lb)
Front brakes
2020Single disc. ABS
2023Double disc. ABS. 4 piston caliper.
Front suspension
2023WP APEX 43
Rear suspension
2023WP APEX – Monoshock
Torque
202387.0 Nm (8.9 kgf-m or 64.2 ft.lbs)
Power/weight ratio
20230.4717 hp/kg
Rake
202325.9°
Seat height
2023840 mm (33.1 inches)

How the KTM 790 Adventure 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.

Engine power93.9 hp
Low 6.9 hpAverage 70.6 hpHigh 177 hp

About 33% higher than the KTM database average. Around the 68th percentile across KTM models.

Displacement799 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 444 ccHigh 1,301 cc

About 80% higher than the KTM database average. Around the 86th percentile across KTM models.

Wet weight203 kg
Low 103 kgAverage 131.7 kgHigh 228 kg

About 54% heavier than the KTM database average. Around the 96th percentile across KTM models.

Seat height850 mm
Low 607 mmAverage 895 mmHigh 992 mm

Very close to the KTM database average. Around the 25th percentile across KTM models.

Fuel capacity20 L
Low 2 LAverage 10.6 LHigh 23 L

About 90% larger than the KTM database average. Around the 94th percentile across KTM models.

This model KTM database average

KTM database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the KTM specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Engine power68th

93.9 hp — more powerful than about 68% of KTM models with power data.

Displacement86th

799 cc — larger displacement than about 86% of KTM models.

Wet weight96th

203 kg — heavier than about 96% of KTM models, or lighter than about 4%.

Seat height25th

850 mm — taller than about 25% of KTM models.

Fuel capacity94th

20 L — larger than about 94% 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.

Wheelbase1,475 mm
This bike

1,475

KTM avg

1,436

Close to average.

Seat height850 mm
This bike

850

KTM avg

895

5% below average.

Ground clearance233 mm
This bike

233

KTM avg

304

23% below average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Twin, four-stroke • 799 cc • Liquid cooled • 93.9 hp
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,475 mmSeat 850 mmClearance 233 mm
6-speed • Chain (final drive) • 90/90-21 front / 150/70-18 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 90/90-21
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
Front tire pressure 35 PSI (2.4 Bar or 240 kPa)
Rear tire pressure 35 PSI (2.4 Bar or 240 kPa)
Engine oil SAE 10W-50 Synthetic
Engine oil capacity 2.80 L (2.96 US qt)
Spark plug LMAR9AI10
Chain links 118
Sprocket sizes 16/45 (front/rear)
Power-to-weight ratio 0.463 hp/kg
Power-to-weight 462.6 hp/tonne
Specific power 117.5 hp/L
Bore/stroke ratio 1.34:1 (Oversquare)

Engine specifications

Engine type Twin, four-stroke
Displacement 799 cc (48.75 cu in)
Power 93.9 hp (68.5 kW)
Torque 88.0 Nm (9.0 kgf-m or 64.9 ft.lbs)
Bore × stroke 88.0 x 65.7 mm (3.5 x 2.6 inches)
Cooling system Liquid
Fuel system Injection
Fuel control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Ignition Bosch EMS with RBW
Starter Electric
Lubrication Forced oil lubrication with 2 oil pumps
Engine oil SAE 10W-50 Synthetic
Oil capacity 2.80 L (2.96 US qt)
Spark plugs LMAR9AI10

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 6-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)
Clutch PASC™ antihopping clutch, mechanically operated
Chain links 118
Sprockets 16/45 (front/rear)

Chassis and suspension

Frame Chromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated
Front suspension WP upside-down
Rear suspension WP shock absorber with Pro-Lever linkage
Front wheel travel 200 mm (7.9 inches)
Rear wheel travel 200 mm (7.9 inches)
Rake 24.0°
Fork tube size 48 mm (1.9 inches)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Double disc. ABS
Rear brakes Single disc. ABS
Front tire 90/90-21
Rear tire 150/70-18
Front tire pressure 35 PSI (2.4 Bar or 240 kPa)
Rear tire pressure 35 PSI (2.4 Bar or 240 kPa)

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 203 kg (447.5 lb)
Dry weight 189 kg (416.7 lb)
Seat height 850 mm (33.5 inches)
Wheelbase 1,475 mm (58.1 inches)
Ground clearance 233 mm (9.2 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 20.00 L (5.28 US gal)

Performance

Power/weight ratio 0.4967 hp/kg

Electrical and instruments

Lights LED headlight

Other specifications

Color options Orange, black
Exhaust system Stainless steel primary and secondary silencer
Brake fluid DOT 4 / 5.1
Coolant 2.00 L (0.53 US gal)

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.