KTM 390 Adventure 2022 vs. KTM 790 Adventure 2020

KTM 390 Adventure 2022

KTM 390 Adventure 2022

KTM 790 Adventure 2020

KTM 790 Adventure 2020

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Overview - KTM 390 Adventure 2022 vs KTM 790 Adventure 2020

The KTM 390 Adventure 2022 and the KTM 790 Adventure 2020 are both enduro motorcycles with their own unique features and specifications.

Starting with the engine and drive train, the KTM 390 Adventure 2022 is equipped with a single-cylinder engine with a bore of 89 mm and a stroke of 60 mm. It has an engine power of 44 HP and a torque of 37 Nm. On the other hand, the KTM 790 Adventure 2020 has a twin-cylinder engine with a bore of 88 mm and a stroke of 65.7 mm. It has a higher engine power of 95 HP and a torque of 88 Nm. Both motorcycles have electric starters and chain transmissions.

In terms of suspension, both motorcycles have upside-down telescopic forks at the front. The KTM 390 Adventure 2022 has a front suspension with a brand of WP, a diameter of 43 mm, and a travel of 170 mm. The KTM 790 Adventure 2020 also has a front suspension with a brand of WP, a diameter of 43 mm, but a higher travel of 200 mm. For the rear suspension, both motorcycles have monoshocks with a brand of WP. The KTM 390 Adventure 2022 has a rear suspension travel of 177 mm, while the KTM 790 Adventure 2020 has a rear suspension travel of 200 mm.

KTM 390 Adventure 2022

KTM 390 Adventure 2022

In terms of chassis, both motorcycles have chromium-molybdenum frames. The KTM 390 Adventure 2022 has a tubular frame type with a rake of 63.5 degrees. The KTM 790 Adventure 2020 also has a tubular frame type, but with a slightly higher rake of 64.1 degrees.

When it comes to brakes, the KTM 390 Adventure 2022 has a single disk front brake, while the KTM 790 Adventure 2020 has double disk front brakes. Both motorcycles have advanced rider assistance systems such as ABS, riding modes, and traction control. The KTM 790 Adventure 2020 also has the additional feature of ride by wire.

In terms of dimensions and weights, the KTM 390 Adventure 2022 has a front tire diameter of 19 inches, a rear tire width of 130 mm, and a rear tire diameter of 17 inches. It has a wheelbase of 1430 mm and a seat height that can be adjusted from 830 mm to 855 mm. The dry weight of the motorcycle with ABS is 158 kg and it has a fuel tank capacity of 14.5 liters. On the other hand, the KTM 790 Adventure 2020 has a front tire diameter of 21 inches, a rear tire width of 150 mm, and a rear tire diameter of 18 inches. It has a slightly longer wheelbase of 1509 mm and a seat height that can be adjusted from 830 mm to 850 mm. The dry weight of the motorcycle with ABS is higher at 189 kg and it has a larger fuel tank capacity of 20 liters.

KTM 790 Adventure 2020

KTM 790 Adventure 2020

In terms of strengths, the KTM 390 Adventure 2022 has a powerful engine, an adjustable chassis, good wind protection, and a top price-performance ratio. It also has a high-quality electronics package including lean angle-dependent traction control and cornering ABS. Additionally, it offers the option of a Quickshifter+ and is a fun machine on any surface. On the other hand, the KTM 790 Adventure 2020 has an 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 390 Adventure 2022 is noted to be a little too compact for tall pilots. On the other hand, the KTM 790 Adventure 2020 has an unattractive surcharge policy and the original seat is not optimally shaped.

Overall, both the KTM 390 Adventure 2022 and the KTM 790 Adventure 2020 have their own strengths and weaknesses. The KTM 390 Adventure 2022 offers a powerful engine and a good price-performance ratio, while the KTM 790 Adventure 2020 excels in terms of off-road capabilities and stability.

Technical Specifications KTM 390 Adventure 2022 compared to KTM 790 Adventure 2020

KTM 390 Adventure 2022
KTM 790 Adventure 2020

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore89 mmBore88 mm
StrokeStroke60 mmStroke65.7 mm
Engine powerEngine power44 HPEngine power95 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power9,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power8,000 rpm
TorqueTorque37 NmTorque88 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,000 rpmRpm at Torque6,600 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12.6 Compression Ratio12.7
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders1Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
LubricationLubricationForcedLubricationForced
DisplacementDisplacement373.2 ccmDisplacement799 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
BrandBrandWPBrandWP
DiameterDiameter43 mmDiameter43 mm
TravelTravel170 mmTravel200 mm

Suspension Rear

Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
Shock mountShock mountdirectShock mountDeflection
BrandBrandWPBrandWP
TravelTravel177 mmTravel200 mm

Chassis

FrameFrameChromium-molybdenumFrameChromium-molybdenum
Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typeTubular, Load-bearing engine
RakeRake63.5 degreeRake64.1 degree

Brakes Front

TypeTypeSingle diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter320 mmDiameter320 mm
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
TechnologyTechnologyradialTechnologyradial

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter230 mmDiameter260 mm
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonDouble piston

Assistance Systems

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

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 width150 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height80 %Rear tyre height70 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter18 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,430 mmWheelbase1,509 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height830 mmSeat Height830 mm
Seat Height up toSeat Height up to855 mmSeat Height up to850 mm
Dry Weight (with ABS)Dry Weight (with ABS)158 kgDry Weight (with ABS)189 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity14.5 lFuel Tank Capacity20 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyA2License compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 390 Adventure 2022

KTM 390 Adventure 2022

The small 390 Adventurr can be seen as an absolute all-rounder in its class and a real value-for-money winner. The high-quality electronics package and the powerful single-cylinder make it a pure fun machine that does not overtax inexperienced on- and off-road riders, but supports them. The sporty but comfortable seating position and the decent wind protection make even longer tours possible. No matter what surface you ride it on, the 390 Adventure is a lot of fun - but most of all in tight corners!

Powerful engine

adjustable chassis

good wind protection

top price-performance ratio

high-quality electronics package including lean angle-dependent traction control and cornering ABS

optional Quickshifter+

real fun machine on any surface.

A little too compact for tall pilots

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

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price KTM 390 Adventure vs KTM 790 Adventure

There are a few key differences between a KTM 390 Adventure 2022 and a KTM 790 Adventure 2020. In terms of price, the actual average price of a KTM 790 Adventure 2020 is about 55% higher. A KTM 390 Adventure 2022 experiences a loss of 310 USD in one year of ownership. This is offset by a loss of 710 USD for a KTM 790 Adventure 2020. Compared to KTM 790 Adventure 2020 there are more KTM 390 Adventure 2022 bikes available on the 1000PS.de Marketplace, specifically 22 compared to 18. It takes less time to sell a KTM 390 Adventure with 98 days compared to 101 days for a KTM 790 Adventure. Since model year 2020 1000PS.de editors have written 15 reviews for the KTM 390 Adventure and 20 reviews for the KTM 790 Adventure since model year 2019. The first review for the KTM 390 Adventure was published on 11/5/2019 and now has more than 106,600 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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