KTM 1050 Adventure vs Honda CB1100 RS (2020)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the KTM 1050 Adventurestacks up against the Honda CB1100 RS. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecKTM 1050 AdventureHonda CB1100 RS
Model year20162020
Price
Engine1050 cc1140 cc
Horsepower95 hp89 hp
Torque91 Nm
Weight212 kg
Seat height34 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity6.1 L4.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. ABS. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted. BremoDouble disc. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers.
Rear brakesSingle disc. ABS. Two-piston calipers. Bremo.Single disc. Single-piston caliper.
Tires120/70-R17 / 180/55-R17

KTM 1050 Adventure vs Honda CB1100 RS — which should you buy?

Picking between the KTM 1050 Adventure and the Honda CB1100 RS usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the KTM 1050 Adventure brings 95 hp in a 212 kg package, while the Honda CB1100 RS counters with 89 hp.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: