Kawasaki KLX 250 2016 vs. KTM 390 Adventure 2020

Kawasaki KLX 250 2016

KTM 390 Adventure 2020

Overview - Kawasaki KLX 250 2016 vs KTM 390 Adventure 2020

Kawasaki KLX 250 2016

KTM 390 Adventure 2020

Technical Specifications Kawasaki KLX 250 2016 compared to KTM 390 Adventure 2020

Kawasaki KLX 250 2016

KTM 390 Adventure 2020

Kawasaki KLX 250 2016

KTM 390 Adventure 2020

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	72 mm	Bore	89 mm
Stroke	Stroke	61.2 mm	Stroke	60 mm
Engine power	Engine power	22 HP	Engine power	44 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	20.5 Nm	Torque	37 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11	Compression Ratio	12.6
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Cylinders	Cylinders	1	Cylinders	1
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	249 ccm	Displacement	373.2 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum
Frame type	Frame type	Perimeter	Frame type	Tubular

Brakes Front

Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Four pistons
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	80 mm	Front tyre width	100 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	100 %	Front tyre height	90 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	21 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	120 mm	Rear tyre width	130 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	90 %	Rear tyre height	80 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,430 mm	Wheelbase	1,430 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	890 mm	Seat Height	855 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	7.7 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	14.5 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A2	License compliancy	A2

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki KLX 250 2016

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

KTM 390 Adventure 2020

The KTM 390 Adventure: The all-rounder in this class and a real value-for-money winner. The high-quality electronics package, the aggressive riding position and the powerful single-cylinder make it a pure fun machine that takes inexperienced off-road riders firmly by the hand. No matter what surface you're riding on - the 390 Adventure is simply always fun! Whether you need more KTM Adventure is, of course, the next question... but we will clarify that in another test report.

powerful engine

optional quickshifter +

adjustable suspension

high-quality electronics package

real fun machine on any surface.

somewhat compact for tall pilots