KTM 1050 Adventure 2016 vs. KTM 990 Adventure Dakar 2011

KTM 1050 Adventure 2016

KTM 1050 Adventure 2016

KTM 990 Adventure Dakar 2011

KTM 990 Adventure Dakar 2011

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Overview - KTM 1050 Adventure 2016 vs KTM 990 Adventure Dakar 2011

KTM 1050 Adventure 2016

KTM 1050 Adventure 2016

KTM 990 Adventure Dakar 2011

KTM 990 Adventure Dakar 2011

Technical Specifications KTM 1050 Adventure 2016 compared to KTM 990 Adventure Dakar 2011

KTM 1050 Adventure 2016
KTM 990 Adventure Dakar 2011

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore103 mmBore101 mm
StrokeStroke63 mmStroke62.4 mm
Engine powerEngine power95 HPEngine power115 HP
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
DisplacementDisplacement1,050 ccmDisplacement999 ccm

Suspension Front

BrandBrandWPBrandWP

Suspension Rear

BrandBrandWPBrandWP

Chassis

FrameFrameChromium-molybdenumFrameChromium-molybdenum
Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typeTubular

Brakes Front

BrandBrandBremboBrandBrembo

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
BrandBrandBremboBrandBrembo

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width110 mmFront tyre width90 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %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 mmWheelbase1,570 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height850 mmSeat Height880 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity23 lFuel Tank Capacity20 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 1050 Adventure 2016

KTM 1050 Adventure 2016

In my opinion, the KTM 1050 Adventure picks up where the 990 Adventure left off a few years ago: Around 100 hp of power, playful handling and as much or as little electronics as is currently state-of-the-art. The engine is anything but weak, ABS and traction control regulate safely and inconspicuously and the handling is extremely fun-oriented, partly because of the relatively narrow tyres. And all this at a price that is only undercut by a few competitors in the league of big touring enduros. Sad as it may be, the two 1190 Adventures and, above all, the flagship 1290 Super Adventure, have soared in price to very high levels. And that is precisely why the KTM 1050 Adventure is perhaps the most coherent of the four Adventure models.

Powerful, refined engine

disengageable ABS

adjustable traction control

agile handling

adjustable ergonomics

prestigious looks similar to the big sisters

height-adjustable windshield

low weight

comparatively affordable price.

Rev limiter kicks in at 8500 revs

chassis a little too soft for off-road use

KTM 990 Adventure Dakar 2011

KTM 990 Adventure Dakar 2011

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price KTM 1050 Adventure vs KTM 990 Adventure Dakar

Price KTM 1050 Adventure

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Price KTM 990 Adventure Dakar

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