KTM 950 Adventure vs Highland 950 V2 (2004)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the KTM 950 Adventurestacks up against the Highland 950 V2. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecKTM 950 AdventureHighland 950 V2
Model year20042001
Price
Engine942 cc950 cc
Horsepower97 hp76 hp
Torque95 Nm
Weight198 kg145 kg
Seat height36 mm36 mm
Fuel capacity5.8 L5.8 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires90/90-21 90/90-21 / 140/80-18

KTM 950 Adventure vs Highland 950 V2 — which should you buy?

Picking between the KTM 950 Adventure and the Highland 950 V2 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the KTM 950 Adventure brings 97 hp in a 198 kg package, while the Highland 950 V2 counters with 76 hp at 145 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: