KTM 390 Adventure 2020 vs. Kawasaki KLR 500 1987

KTM 390 Adventure 2020

KTM 390 Adventure 2020

Kawasaki KLR 500 1987

Kawasaki KLR 500 1987

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Overview - KTM 390 Adventure 2020 vs Kawasaki KLR 500 1987

KTM 390 Adventure 2020

KTM 390 Adventure 2020

Kawasaki KLR 500 1987

Kawasaki KLR 500 1987

Technical Specifications KTM 390 Adventure 2020 compared to Kawasaki KLR 500 1987

KTM 390 Adventure 2020
Kawasaki KLR 500 1987

Engine and Drive Train

Engine powerEngine power44 HPEngine power39.97 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power9,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12.6 Compression Ratio9.5
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemCarburator
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders1Cylinders1
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement373.2 ccmDisplacement497 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionTelescopic fork
TravelTravel170 mmTravel231 mm

Suspension Rear

TravelTravel177 mmTravel231 mm

Chassis

FrameFrameChromium-molybdenumFrameSteel

Brakes Front

TypeTypeSingle diskTypeSingle disk
DiameterDiameter320 mmDiameter260 mm
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonSingle piston

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter230 mmDiameter230 mm
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width100 mmFront tyre width90 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height90 %Front tyre height90 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter19 inchFront tyre diameter21 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width130 mmRear tyre width130 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height80 %Rear tyre height80 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
Seat HeightSeat Height855 mmSeat Height889 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity14.5 lFuel Tank Capacity23 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyA2License compliancyA2

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 390 Adventure 2020

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

Kawasaki KLR 500 1987

Kawasaki KLR 500 1987

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price KTM 390 Adventure vs Kawasaki KLR 500

Price KTM 390 Adventure

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Price Kawasaki KLR 500

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