KTM 890 Adventure R vs Cagiva E 900 Elefant (2023)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the KTM 890 Adventure Rstacks up against the Cagiva E 900 Elefant. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecKTM 890 Adventure RCagiva E 900 Elefant
Model year20231997
Price
Engine889 cc904 cc
Horsepower103 hp68 hp
Torque100 Nm78 Nm
Weight196 kg185 kg
Seat height35 mm33 mm
Fuel capacity5.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. Four-piston radial fixed calliper. ABS.Single disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. Brembo twin-piston floating calliper. ABS.Single disc
Tires90/90-21 / 150/70-18

KTM 890 Adventure R vs Cagiva E 900 Elefant — which should you buy?

Picking between the KTM 890 Adventure R and the Cagiva E 900 Elefant usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the KTM 890 Adventure R brings 103 hp in a 196 kg package, while the Cagiva E 900 Elefant counters with 68 hp at 185 kg.

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: