KTM 950 Adventure S Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The KTM 950 Adventure S motorcycle specifications include a 942 cc (57.48 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 198 kg (436.5 lb).

Key specifications

2003, 2005, 2006Model years
942 ccDisplacement
95.0 Nm @ 6,000 rpmTorque
198 kgDry weight
920 mmSeat height
25 LFuel tank
1,570 mmWheelbase
316 mmGround clearance
Model years covered
200320052006
Year-specific specification changes

The 2003 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Engine type
2006Twin, four-stroke
Front suspension
20052006WP-USD 48 mm (1.89 inches)
Fuel system
20052006Carburettor. Mikuni BST 40
Rear suspension
20052006WP-PDS suspension strut with hydr. spring preload
Front wheel travel
2006300 mm (11.8 inches)
Fuel capacity
2005200622.00 L (5.81 US gal)
Ground clearance
20052006261 mm (10.3 inches)
Power/weight ratio
200520060.4876 hp/kg
Rear wheel travel
20052006335 mm (13.2 inches)
Seat height
20052006860 mm (33.9 inches)

How the KTM 950 Adventure S 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.

Displacement942 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 444 ccHigh 1,301 cc

About 112% higher than the KTM database average. Around the 89th percentile across KTM models.

Seat height920 mm
Low 607 mmAverage 895 mmHigh 992 mm

Very close to the KTM database average. Around the 49th percentile across KTM models.

Fuel capacity25 L
Low 2 LAverage 10.6 LHigh 23 L

About 137% larger than the KTM database average. Around the 99th 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.

Displacement89th

942 cc — larger displacement than about 89% of KTM models.

Seat height49th

920 mm — taller than about 49% of KTM models.

Fuel capacity99th

25 L — larger than about 99% 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.

Wheelbase1,570 mm
This bike

1,570

KTM avg

1,436

9% above average.

Seat height920 mm
This bike

920

KTM avg

895

Close to average.

Ground clearance316 mm
This bike

316

KTM avg

304

4% above average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

V2, four-stroke • 942 cc • Liquid cooled
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,570 mmSeat 920 mmClearance 316 mm
6-speed • 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
Bore/stroke ratio 1.67:1 (Oversquare)

Engine specifications

Engine type V2, four-stroke
Displacement 942 cc (57.48 cu in)
Torque 95.0 Nm (9.7 kgf-m or 70.1 ft.lbs) @ 6,000 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
Fuel control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 6-speed

Chassis and suspension

Front suspension WP-USD 48 Multi Adjuster
Rear suspension WP – PDS with hydraulic spring preload
Front wheel travel 265 mm (10.4 inches)
Rear wheel travel 260 mm (10.2 inches)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Double disc
Rear brakes Single disc
Front tire 90/90-21
Rear tire 150/70-18

Dimensions and weight

Dry weight 198 kg (436.5 lb)
Seat height 920 mm (36.2 inches)
Wheelbase 1,570 mm (61.8 inches)
Ground clearance 316 mm (12.4 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 25.00 L (6.61 US gal)

Performance

Power/weight ratio 0.4949 hp/kg

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.