Norton NRV 700 Rotary Racer vs KTM 790 Adventure R Prototype (2018)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Norton NRV 700 Rotary Racerstacks up against the KTM 790 Adventure R Prototype. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecNorton NRV 700 Rotary RacerKTM 790 Adventure R Prototype
Model year20122018
Price
Engine700 cc790 cc
Horsepower210 hp105 hp
Weight131 kg
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. AP Discs with radial mounted front callipers and rear 2 piston brake calliper.Single disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc

Norton NRV 700 Rotary Racer vs KTM 790 Adventure R Prototype — which should you buy?

Picking between the Norton NRV 700 Rotary Racer and the KTM 790 Adventure R Prototype usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Norton NRV 700 Rotary Racer brings 210 hp in a 131 kg package, while the KTM 790 Adventure R Prototype counters with 105 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: