KTM 790 Adventure 2020 vs. Yamaha XT1200ZE Super Tenere 2014

KTM 790 Adventure 2020

Yamaha XT1200ZE Super Tenere 2014

Overview - KTM 790 Adventure 2020 vs Yamaha XT1200ZE Super Tenere 2014

KTM 790 Adventure 2020

Yamaha XT1200ZE Super Tenere 2014

Technical Specifications KTM 790 Adventure 2020 compared to Yamaha XT1200ZE Super Tenere 2014

KTM 790 Adventure 2020

Yamaha XT1200ZE Super Tenere 2014

KTM 790 Adventure 2020

Yamaha XT1200ZE Super Tenere 2014

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	88 mm	Bore	98 mm
Stroke	Stroke	65.7 mm	Stroke	79.5 mm
Engine power	Engine power	95 HP	Engine power	112 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,250 rpm
Torque	Torque	88 Nm	Torque	117 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,600 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.7	Compression Ratio	11
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Prop shaft
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	799 ccm	Displacement	1,199 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telescopic fork

Suspension Rear

Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock

Chassis

Frame type	Frame type	Tubular, Load-bearing engine	Frame type	Central tube

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Technology	Technology	radial	Technology	Wave

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Ride by Wire, Traction control	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Suspension electronically adjustable

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	90 mm	Front tyre width	110 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	80 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	21 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,509 mm	Wheelbase	1,540 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	830 mm	Seat Height	845 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	23 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 790 Adventure 2020

In my eyes, the KTM is the sportiest of all mid-range touring enduros. If you are looking for a touring machine that is brutally nippy on road and off-road, you will find it here. At the same time, however, the chassis and engine offer sufficient comfort and good manners to keep the rider from going mad even on longer liaison stages.

Engine with manners AND character

Enormously high chassis stability

Brakes without reproach

Tremendous off-road capabilities

Low average consumption.

Unattractive surcharge policy

original seat not optimally shaped