2020
KTM 790 Adventure R - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 600946 |
|---|---|
| Category | Allround |
| Make | KTM |
| Model | 790 Adventure R |
| Year | 2020 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frametype | Chromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakes | Double disc. 2x radially mounted 4 piston caliper |
| Frontbrakesdiameter | 320 mm (12.6 inches) |
| Frontsuspension | 48mm WP upside-down |
| Frontwheeltravel | 270 mm (10.6 inches) |
| Rearbrakes | Single disc. Bosch 9.1 MP (incl. Cornering-ABS and offroad mode, disengageable) |
| Rearbrakesdiameter | 260 mm (10.2 inches) |
| Rearsuspension | WP shock absorber with Pro-Lever linkage |
| Rearwheeltravel | 270 mm (10.6 inches) |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 88.0 x 65.7 mm (3.5 x 2.6 inches) |
|---|---|
| Clutch | PASC™ antihopping clutch, mechanically operated |
| Coolingsystem | Liquid |
| Displacement | 799.00 ccm (48.75 cubic inches) |
| Enginedetails | Twin, four-stroke |
| 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 |
| Power | 93.87 HP (68.5 kW)) |
| Torque | 88.00 Nm (9.0 kgf-m or 64.9 ft.lbs) |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Chain |
Other Specifications
| Coloroptions | Black/Orange/White/Blue |
|---|---|
| Starter | Electric |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Dryweight | 189.0 kg (416.7 pounds) |
|---|---|
| Fuelcapacity | 20.00 litres (5.28 gallons) |
| Groundclearance | 263 mm (10.4 inches) |
| Powerweightratio | 0.4967 HP/kg |
| Seatheight | 910 mm (35.8 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.