Laverda 1000 vs KTM 990 Adventure R (2013)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Laverda 1000stacks up against the KTM 990 Adventure R. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecLaverda 1000KTM 990 Adventure R
Model year19832013
Price
Engine980 cc999 cc
Horsepower85 hp113 hp
Weight207 kg
Seat height36 mm
Fuel capacity5.2 L5.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed6-speed
Front brakesDual discDouble disc. Floating disc.
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. Floating disc.
Tires100/90-18 / 120/90-18

Laverda 1000 vs KTM 990 Adventure R — which should you buy?

Picking between the Laverda 1000 and the KTM 990 Adventure R usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Laverda 1000 brings 85 hp, while the KTM 990 Adventure R counters with 113 hp at 207 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: