KTM 790 Adventure 2020 vs. KTM 1090 Adventure 2017

KTM 790 Adventure 2020

KTM 790 Adventure 2020

KTM 1090 Adventure 2017

KTM 1090 Adventure 2017

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Overview - KTM 790 Adventure 2020 vs KTM 1090 Adventure 2017

The KTM 790 Adventure 2020 and the KTM 1090 Adventure 2017 are both enduro motorcycles with similar features and capabilities, but they also have some notable differences.

In terms of their engines, the KTM 790 Adventure 2020 has an in-line engine with a bore of 88 mm and a stroke of 65.7 mm, producing 95 HP of power and 88 Nm of torque. On the other hand, the KTM 1090 Adventure 2017 has a V engine with a larger bore of 103 mm and a shorter stroke of 63 mm, resulting in a higher power output of 125 HP and torque of 109 Nm. Both bikes have electric starters and chain transmissions.

When it comes to suspension, both motorcycles feature upside-down telescopic forks at the front and swing arm suspension with monoshocks at the rear. The KTM 790 Adventure 2020 has a front suspension travel of 200 mm, while the KTM 1090 Adventure 2017 has a slightly shorter travel of 185 mm. The rear suspension travel is also slightly higher for the KTM 790 Adventure at 200 mm compared to 190 mm for the KTM 1090 Adventure.

KTM 790 Adventure 2020

KTM 790 Adventure 2020

In terms of their chassis, both bikes have chromium-molybdenum frames, but the KTM 790 Adventure 2020 has a tubular, load-bearing engine frame type, while the KTM 1090 Adventure 2017 has a tubular frame type. The rake angle is the same for both bikes at 64 degrees, but the trail is slightly different, with the KTM 790 Adventure having a trail of 107.8 mm and the KTM 1090 Adventure having a trail of 120 mm.

Both motorcycles have double disk brakes at the front and come equipped with advanced rider assistance systems such as ABS, riding modes, and traction control. The KTM 790 Adventure 2020 has a front tire diameter of 21 inches and a rear tire width of 150 mm with a diameter of 18 inches. On the other hand, the KTM 1090 Adventure 2017 has a slightly smaller front tire diameter of 19 inches and the same rear tire width of 150 mm but with a smaller diameter of 17 inches.

In terms of dimensions and weights, the KTM 790 Adventure 2020 has a wheelbase of 1509 mm and a seat height of 830 mm. It also has a dry weight (with ABS) of 189 kg and a fuel tank capacity of 20 liters. On the other hand, the KTM 1090 Adventure 2017 has a slightly longer wheelbase of 1560 mm and a higher seat height of 850 mm. It has a higher dry weight (with ABS) of 205 kg but a larger fuel tank capacity of 23 liters.

KTM 1090 Adventure 2017

KTM 1090 Adventure 2017

In terms of strengths, the KTM 790 Adventure 2020 is praised for its engine with manners and character, high chassis stability, excellent brakes, tremendous off-road capabilities, and low average consumption. On the other hand, the KTM 1090 Adventure 2017 is praised for its very powerful and cultivated engine with a wide rev range, performance modes, the ability to switch off ABS, adjustable traction control, agile and safe handling, adjustable ergonomics, height-adjustable windshield, low weight, and comparatively low price.

However, the KTM 790 Adventure 2020 does have some weaknesses, including an unattractive surcharge policy and an original seat that is not optimally shaped. On the other hand, the KTM 1090 Adventure 2017 is criticized for its outdated optics compared to the newer 1290 Super Adventures and its non-adjustable suspension fork.

In conclusion, both the KTM 790 Adventure 2020 and the KTM 1090 Adventure 2017 are capable enduro motorcycles with their own strengths and weaknesses. The KTM 790 Adventure offers a more modern design and slightly better off-road capabilities, while the KTM 1090 Adventure provides a more powerful engine and adjustable ergonomics at a lower price point. Ultimately, the choice between the two will depend on the rider's preferences and priorities.

Technical Specifications KTM 790 Adventure 2020 compared to KTM 1090 Adventure 2017

KTM 790 Adventure 2020
KTM 1090 Adventure 2017

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeV
BoreBore88 mmBore103 mm
StrokeStroke65.7 mmStroke63 mm
Engine powerEngine power95 HPEngine power125 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power8,500 rpm
TorqueTorque88 NmTorque109 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,600 rpmRpm at Torque6,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12.7 Compression Ratio13
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
Throttle BoreThrottle Bore46 mmThrottle Bore52 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
DisplacementDisplacement799 ccmDisplacement1,050 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
BrandBrandWPBrandWP
DiameterDiameter43 mmDiameter43 mm
TravelTravel200 mmTravel185 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
Shock mountShock mountDeflectionShock mountDeflection
BrandBrandWPBrandWP
TravelTravel200 mmTravel190 mm
MaterialMaterialAluminiumMaterialAluminium

Chassis

FrameFrameChromium-molybdenumFrameChromium-molybdenum
Frame typeFrame typeTubular, Load-bearing engineFrame typeTubular
RakeRake64.1 degreeRake64 degree
TrailTrail107.8 mmTrail120 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter320 mmDiameter320 mm
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
ActuationActuationHydraulicActuationHydraulic
TechnologyTechnologyradialTechnologyradial

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter260 mmDiameter267 mm
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston

Assistance Systems

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

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width90 mmFront tyre width110 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height90 %Front tyre height80 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter21 inchFront tyre diameter19 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 diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,509 mmWheelbase1,560 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height830 mmSeat Height850 mm
Dry Weight (with ABS)Dry Weight (with ABS)189 kgDry Weight (with ABS)205 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity20 lFuel Tank Capacity23 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

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

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

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

There are a few key differences between a KTM 790 Adventure 2020 and a KTM 1090 Adventure 2017. In terms of price, the actual average price of a KTM 1090 Adventure 2017 is about 6% higher. Compared to KTM 1090 Adventure 2017 there are more KTM 790 Adventure 2020 bikes available on the 1000PS.de Marketplace, specifically 18 compared to 8. It takes less time to sell a KTM 1090 Adventure with 77 days compared to 101 days for the KTM 790 Adventure. Since model year 2019 1000PS.de editors have written 20 reviews for the KTM 790 Adventure and 7 reviews for the KTM 1090 Adventure since model year 2017. The first review for the KTM 790 Adventure was published on 10/6/2018 and now has more than 53,600 views. This compares to more than 32,200 views for the first review on KTM 1090 Adventure published on 10/12/2016.

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