2024
KTM 790 Adventure - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 435224 |
|---|---|
| Category | Allround |
| Make | KTM |
| Model | 790 Adventure |
| Year | 2024 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frametype | Chromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakes | Double disc. ABS. 2 x radially mounted 4 piston caliper |
| Frontbrakesdiameter | 320 mm (12.6 inches) |
| Frontsuspension | WP APEX 43 |
| Fronttyre | 90/90-21 |
| Frontwheeltravel | 200 mm (7.9 inches) |
| Rake | 25.9° |
| Rearbrakes | Single disc. ABS. 2 piston floating caliper |
| Rearbrakesdiameter | 260 mm (10.2 inches) |
| Rearsuspension | WP APEX - Monoshock |
| Reartyre | 150/70-18 |
| Rearwheeltravel | 200 mm (7.9 inches) |
| Wheels | Maxxis Supermaxx ST tires |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 88.0 x 65.7 mm (3.5 x 2.6 inches) |
|---|---|
| Clutch | PASC™ antihopping clutch, mechanically operated |
| Coolingsystem | Liquid |
| Emissiondetails | Euro 5 |
| Fuelconsumption | 4.19 litres/100 km (23.9 km/l or 56.14 mpg) |
| Fuelsystem | Injection |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Greenhousegases | 97.2 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Ignition | Bosch EMS with RBW |
| Lubricationsystem | Forced oil lubrication with 2 oil pumps |
| Torque | 87.0 Nm (8.9 kgf-m or 64.2 ft.lbs) |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Chain (final drive) |
Other Specifications
| Coloroptions | White/orange/black, black/red |
|---|---|
| Comments | Windscreen. Switchable ABS. |
| Light | LED headlight |
| Starter | Electric |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Alternateseatheight | 860 mm (33.9 inches) If adjustable, highest setting. |
|---|---|
| Dryweight | 199.0 kg (438.7 pounds) |
| Fuelcapacity | 20.00 litres (5.28 US gallons) |
| Groundclearance | 233 mm (9.2 inches) |
| Overalllength | 2128 mm (83.8 inches) |
| Powerweightratio | 0.4717 HP/kg |
| Seatheight | 840 mm (33.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
About KTM
Country of Origin:
Austria
Founder:
Hans Trunkenpolz (later joined by Ernst Kronreif)
Best Known For:
Off-road/enduro supremacy, Dakar wins, Duke/RC streetbikes, and READY TO RACE ethos
Company History
KTM evolved from a postwar repair shop into a racing juggernaut by treating competition as R&D. Lightweight two-strokes made the brand a force in motocross and enduro; later four-strokes and advanced electronics cemented dominance. Dakar Rally victories showcased reliability under extreme conditions and fed the Adventure lineup—bikes that balance long-travel composure with startling pace. On the street, the Duke and RC families brought razor geometry and punchy singles/twins to license tiers worldwide, while the 1290 Super Duke and Adventure pushed the IMU-aided edge of performance. Corporate agility—acquisitions, platform sharing with Husqvarna/GASGAS—expanded reach without blurring identity. Historically, KTM changed expectations for chassis feedback and electronics integration in dirt and on road, proving that orange-painted ferocity could also be precise. The brand’s throughline is simple: build light, communicate grip, and let riders go fast safely. Few companies have turned a color and a slogan into such a reliable proxy for results.