KTM Adventure 890 R vs Yamaha XSR 900 (2026)

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

Spec comparison

SpecKTM Adventure 890 RYamaha XSR 900
Model year20262026
Price$16,299$10,599
Engine889 cc890 cc
Weight200 kg192 kg
Seat height880 mm810 mm
Fuel capacity20.0 L14.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 6 speed, ChainManual, 6 speed, Chain
Front brakesDual Hydraulic DiscDual Hydraulic Disc
Rear brakesHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
TiresMitas Enduro Trail 80 90/90 R21 54R / Mitas Enduro Trail 80 150/70 R18 70RBridgestone® Battlax Hypersport S22 120/70 ZR17 / Bridgestone® Battlax Hypersport S22 180/55 ZR17

KTM Adventure 890 R vs Yamaha XSR 900 — which should you buy?

Picking between the KTM Adventure 890 R and the Yamaha XSR 900 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the KTM Adventure 890 R brings its published horsepower in a 200 kg package, while the Yamaha XSR 900 counters with its own power figure at 192 kg. On price, the Yamaha XSR 900 has the lower MSRP.

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: