KTM 1090 Adventure 2017 vs. KTM 790 Adventure 2019

KTM 1090 Adventure 2017

KTM 1090 Adventure 2017

KTM 790 Adventure 2019

KTM 790 Adventure 2019

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Overview - KTM 1090 Adventure 2017 vs KTM 790 Adventure 2019

The KTM 1090 Adventure model year 2017 and the KTM 790 Adventure model year 2019 are both enduro motorcycles with their own unique features and specifications.

In terms of the engine and drive train, the KTM 1090 Adventure 2017 has a V-type engine with a bore of 103 mm and a stroke of 63 mm. It has an engine power of 125 HP and a torque of 109 Nm. The starter is electric and the transmission is through a chain. The bike has 2 cylinders and a displacement of 1050 ccm. On the other hand, the KTM 790 Adventure 2019 has an in-line engine with a bore of 88 mm and a stroke of 65.7 mm. It has an engine power of 95 HP and a torque of 88 Nm. The starter is also electric and the transmission is through a chain. Like the 1090 Adventure, it has 2 cylinders but with a smaller displacement of 799 ccm.

Both bikes have similar suspension systems with upside-down telescopic forks at the front and swing arm suspension with a monoshock at the rear. The front suspension is provided by WP and has a diameter of 43 mm. The travel for the front suspension is 185 mm for the 1090 Adventure and 200 mm for the 790 Adventure. The rear suspension travel is 190 mm for the 1090 Adventure and 200 mm for the 790 Adventure.

KTM 1090 Adventure 2017

KTM 1090 Adventure 2017

In terms of the chassis, both bikes have a chromium-molybdenum frame type. The rake and trail for the 1090 Adventure are 64 degrees and 120 mm respectively, while for the 790 Adventure, they are 64.1 degrees and 107.8 mm respectively.

Both bikes have double disk brakes at the front and ABS as part of their advanced rider assistance systems. They also have riding modes and traction control. The 790 Adventure has an additional feature called Ride by Wire.

In terms of dimensions and weights, the 1090 Adventure has a front tire diameter of 19 inches and a rear tire width of 150 mm with a diameter of 17 inches. The wheelbase is 1560 mm and the seat height is 850 mm. The dry weight with ABS is 205 kg and the fuel tank capacity is 23 liters. On the other hand, the 790 Adventure has a front tire diameter of 21 inches and a rear tire width of 150 mm with a diameter of 18 inches. The wheelbase is slightly shorter at 1509 mm and the seat height is lower at 830 mm. The dry weight with ABS is 189 kg and the fuel tank capacity is 20 liters.

KTM 790 Adventure 2019

KTM 790 Adventure 2019

In terms of strengths, the KTM 1090 Adventure 2017 is known for its very powerful and cultivated engine with a wide rev range. It also has performance modes, the ability to switch off ABS, and adjustable traction control. The bike offers agile and safe handling, adjustable ergonomics, a height-adjustable windshield, low weight, and a comparatively low price. On the other hand, the KTM 790 Adventure 2019 is praised for its engine with manners and character, enormously high chassis stability, brakes without reproach, tremendous off-road capabilities, and low average consumption.

In terms of weaknesses, the KTM 1090 Adventure 2017 is considered to have outdated optics compared to the new 1290 Super Adventures. It also does not have an adjustable suspension fork. The KTM 790 Adventure 2019 is criticized for its unattractive surcharge policy and the original seat not being optimally shaped.

Overall, both the KTM 1090 Adventure 2017 and the KTM 790 Adventure 2019 have their own strengths and weaknesses, catering to different preferences and riding styles.

Technical Specifications KTM 1090 Adventure 2017 compared to KTM 790 Adventure 2019

KTM 1090 Adventure 2017
KTM 790 Adventure 2019

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeVEngine typeIn line
BoreBore103 mmBore88 mm
StrokeStroke63 mmStroke65.7 mm
Engine powerEngine power125 HPEngine power95 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power8,000 rpm
TorqueTorque109 NmTorque88 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,500 rpmRpm at Torque6,600 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio13 Compression Ratio12.7
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
Throttle BoreThrottle Bore52 mmThrottle Bore46 mm
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
LubricationLubricationForcedLubricationForced
DisplacementDisplacement1,050 ccmDisplacement799 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
BrandBrandWPBrandWP
DiameterDiameter43 mmDiameter43 mm
TravelTravel185 mmTravel200 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
Shock mountShock mountDeflectionShock mountDeflection
BrandBrandWPBrandWP
TravelTravel190 mmTravel200 mm
MaterialMaterialAluminiumMaterialAluminium

Chassis

FrameFrameChromium-molybdenumFrameChromium-molybdenum
Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typeTubular, Load-bearing engine
RakeRake64 degreeRake64.1 degree
TrailTrail120 mmTrail107.8 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter320 mmDiameter320 mm
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
ActuationActuationHydraulicActuationHydraulic
TechnologyTechnologyradialTechnologyradial

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter267 mmDiameter260 mm
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Riding modes, Traction controlAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Riding modes, Ride by Wire, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width110 mmFront tyre width90 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height80 %Front tyre height90 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter19 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 diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter18 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,560 mmWheelbase1,509 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height850 mmSeat Height830 mm
Dry Weight (with ABS)Dry Weight (with ABS)205 kgDry Weight (with ABS)189 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity23 lFuel Tank Capacity20 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 1090 Adventure 2017

KTM 1090 Adventure 2017

The KTM 1090 Adventure is a huge step away from its predecessor, the 1050 Adventure, towards its bigger sisters. The electronics package with adjustable riding modes, traction control and ABS remains at the already high level, but the engine now has 125 hp, around a third (!) more than the 1050. Almost more importantly, it can now rev freely to over 10,000 rpm and thus offers a more usable rev band. You will hardly find a more balanced bike in the class of still reasonably priced large touring enduros.

Very powerful, cultivated engine with wide rev range

performance modes

ABS can be switched off

adjustable traction control

agile and safe handling

adjustable ergonomics

height-adjustable windshield

low weight

comparatively low price.

Optics seem outdated by the new 1290 Super Adventures

suspension fork not adjustable

KTM 790 Adventure 2019

KTM 790 Adventure 2019

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

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price KTM 1090 Adventure vs KTM 790 Adventure

There are a few key differences between a KTM 1090 Adventure 2017 and a KTM 790 Adventure 2019. In terms of price, the actual average price of a KTM 1090 Adventure 2017 is about 9% higher. Compared to KTM 790 Adventure 2019 there are less KTM 1090 Adventure 2017 bikes available on the 1000PS.de Marketplace, specifically 8 compared to 30. It takes less time to sell a KTM 1090 Adventure with 77 days compared to 101 days for a KTM 790 Adventure. Since model year 2017 1000PS.de editors have written 7 reviews for the KTM 1090 Adventure and 20 reviews for the KTM 790 Adventure since model year 2019. The first review for the KTM 1090 Adventure was published on 10/12/2016 and now has more than 32,200 views. This compares to more than 53,600 views for the first review on KTM 790 Adventure published on 10/6/2018.

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