KTM 790 Adventure 2020 vs. Yamaha Tenere 700 2022

KTM 790 Adventure 2020

KTM 790 Adventure 2020

Yamaha Tenere 700 2022

Yamaha Tenere 700 2022

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Overview - KTM 790 Adventure 2020 vs Yamaha Tenere 700 2022

The KTM 790 Adventure 2020 and the Yamaha Tenere 700 2022 are both popular enduro motorcycles that offer impressive performance and off-road capabilities. While they share some similarities in terms of engine displacement, suspension, and tire size, there are notable differences between the two models.

In terms of engine specifications, the KTM 790 Adventure 2020 has a larger bore of 88 mm compared to the Yamaha Tenere 700 2022's 80 mm. This results in a higher engine power output for the KTM at 95 HP, compared to the Yamaha's 73 HP. The KTM also has a higher torque of 88 Nm, while the Yamaha has 68 Nm. Both motorcycles have a 2-cylinder engine configuration and utilize a chain transmission.

When it comes to suspension, both motorcycles feature upside-down telescopic forks at the front and swing arm suspensions at the rear. However, the Yamaha Tenere 700 2022 offers a slightly higher front suspension travel of 210 mm, compared to the KTM 790 Adventure 2020's 200 mm. Both motorcycles have a rear suspension travel of 200 mm.

KTM 790 Adventure 2020

KTM 790 Adventure 2020

In terms of chassis, the KTM 790 Adventure 2020 features a tubular, load-bearing engine frame type, while the Yamaha Tenere 700 2022 has a double cradle frame type. Both frames offer stability and durability, but the double cradle frame of the Yamaha may provide a more robust and reliable appearance.

When it comes to braking, both motorcycles are equipped with double disk brakes at the front. However, the KTM 790 Adventure 2020 is known for its brakes without reproach, suggesting superior braking performance. The Yamaha Tenere 700 2022, on the other hand, has been criticized for its brakes, with reports of a lax pressure point and poor braking performance.

In terms of dimensions and weights, the Yamaha Tenere 700 2022 has a slightly longer wheelbase of 1590 mm, compared to the KTM 790 Adventure 2020's 1509 mm. The seat height of the Yamaha is also higher at 880 mm, while the KTM has a seat height of 830 mm. Both motorcycles have a similar front tire diameter of 21 inches and rear tire width of 150 mm, with an 18-inch rear tire diameter. The KTM has a larger fuel tank capacity of 20 liters, compared to the Yamaha's 16 liters.

Yamaha Tenere 700 2022

Yamaha Tenere 700 2022

In terms of strengths, the KTM 790 Adventure 2020 is praised for its engine with manners and character, enormously high chassis stability, brakes without reproach, tremendous off-road capabilities, and low average consumption. On the other hand, the Yamaha Tenere 700 2022 is commended for its robust and reliable appearance, sporty and sleek look, playful handling, amazingly sporty and fun engine, good workmanship, good chassis with a practical adjustment range, comparatively low weight, very tough build, ABS that can be switched off, and very off-road capable.

In terms of weaknesses, the KTM 790 Adventure 2020 is criticized for its unattractive surcharge policy and original seat not optimally shaped. The Yamaha Tenere 700 2022, on the other hand, is noted for its lack of seating comfort on longer tours, brakes that seem a bit cheap with a lax pressure point and poor braking performance, vibrating display that can be annoying, impractical fuel filler cap, and a very short equipment list in terms of electronics.

Overall, both the KTM 790 Adventure 2020 and the Yamaha Tenere 700 2022 offer impressive performance and off-road capabilities. The choice between the two would depend on individual preferences and priorities, such as engine power, handling, comfort, and electronic features.

Technical Specifications KTM 790 Adventure 2020 compared to Yamaha Tenere 700 2022

KTM 790 Adventure 2020
Yamaha Tenere 700 2022

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore88 mmBore80 mm
StrokeStroke65.7 mmStroke65.6 mm
Engine powerEngine power95 HPEngine power73 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power9,000 rpm
TorqueTorque88 NmTorque68 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,600 rpmRpm at Torque6,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12.7 Compression Ratio11.5
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement799 ccmDisplacement689 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
TravelTravel200 mmTravel210 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
TravelTravel200 mmTravel200 mm

Chassis

Frame typeFrame typeTubular, Load-bearing engineFrame typeDouble cradle

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter320 mmDiameter282 mm
ActuationActuationHydraulicActuationHydraulic

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter260 mmDiameter245 mm

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width90 mmFront tyre width90 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height90 %Front tyre height90 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter21 inchFront tyre diameter21 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width150 mmRear tyre width150 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height70 %Rear tyre height70 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter18 inchRear tyre diameter18 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,509 mmWheelbase1,590 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height830 mmSeat Height880 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity20 lFuel Tank Capacity16 l

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 790 Adventure 2020

KTM 790 Adventure 2020

In my eyes, the KTM is the sportiest of all mid-range touring enduros. If you are looking for a touring machine that is brutally nippy on road and off-road, you will find it here. At the same time, however, the chassis and engine offer sufficient comfort and good manners to keep the rider from going mad even on longer liaison stages.

Engine with manners AND character

Enormously high chassis stability

Brakes without reproach

Tremendous off-road capabilities

Low average consumption.

Unattractive surcharge policy

original seat not optimally shaped

Yamaha Tenere 700 2022

Yamaha Tenere 700 2022

The Tenere 700 is still unrivalled in 2022. It offers the best compromise between price, off-road capability and ride comfort on the road. It rides into the heart, is super fun and is a motorbike for a wide range of uses. Die-hard fans will forgive the lack of electronic features. The somewhat lax brakes and the annoying fuel cap probably won't.

Very robust and reliable appearance

sporty and sleek look

playful handling

Amazingly sporty and fun engine

Good workmanship

Good chassis with a practical adjustment range

Comparatively low weight

Very tough

ABS can be switched off

Very off-road capable.

Lack of seating comfort on longer tours

brakes seem a bit cheap - lax pressure point and poor braking performance

vibrating display is annoying

fuel filler cap impractical

very short equipment list in terms of electronics.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price KTM 790 Adventure vs Yamaha Tenere 700

There are a few key differences between a KTM 790 Adventure 2020 and a Yamaha Tenere 700 2022. In terms of price, the actual average price of a Yamaha Tenere 700 2022 is about 15% higher. Compared to Yamaha Tenere 700 2022 there are less KTM 790 Adventure 2020 bikes available on the 1000PS.de Marketplace, specifically 18 compared to 27. It takes less time to sell a KTM 790 Adventure with 101 days compared to 131 days for a Yamaha Tenere 700. Since model year 2019 1000PS.de editors have written 20 reviews for the KTM 790 Adventure and 41 reviews for the Yamaha Tenere 700 since model year 2019. The first review for the KTM 790 Adventure was published on 06/10/2018 and now has more than 53,600 views. This compares to more than 50,600 views for the first review on Yamaha Tenere 700 published on 01/10/2018.

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