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
The 2019 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
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.
About 33% higher than the KTM database average. Around the 68th percentile across KTM models.
About 80% higher than the KTM database average. Around the 86th percentile across KTM models.
About 54% heavier than the KTM database average. Around the 96th percentile across KTM models.
Very close to the KTM database average. Around the 25th percentile across KTM models.
About 90% larger than the KTM database average. Around the 94th 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.
93.9 hp — more powerful than about 68% of KTM models with power data.
799 cc — larger displacement than about 86% of KTM models.
203 kg — heavier than about 96% of KTM models, or lighter than about 4%.
850 mm — taller than about 25% of KTM models.
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.
1,475
1,436
Close to average.
850
895
5% below average.
233
304
23% below average.
Mechanical overview
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) |
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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.