Kawasaki Versys-X 300 2018 vs. KTM 1090 Adventure 2018

Kawasaki Versys-X 300 2018

Kawasaki Versys-X 300 2018

KTM 1090 Adventure 2018

KTM 1090 Adventure 2018

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Technical Specifications Kawasaki Versys-X 300 2018 compared to KTM 1090 Adventure 2018

Kawasaki Versys-X 300 2018
KTM 1090 Adventure 2018

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeV
BoreBore62 mmBore103 mm
StrokeStroke49 mmStroke63 mm
Engine powerEngine power39 HPEngine power125 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power11,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power8,500 rpm
TorqueTorque27 NmTorque109 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque10,000 rpmRpm at Torque6,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio10.6 Compression Ratio13
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
Throttle BoreThrottle Bore32 mmThrottle Bore52 mm
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement296 ccmDisplacement1,050 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTelescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
DiameterDiameter41 mmDiameter43 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
Shock mountShock mountUni TrakShock mountDeflection
MaterialMaterialSteelMaterialAluminium

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameChromium-molybdenum

Brakes Front

TypeTypeSingle diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter290 mmDiameter320 mm
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonFour pistons
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFixed caliper
TechnologyTechnologyPetalTechnologyradial

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter220 mmDiameter267 mm
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFixed caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width100 mmFront tyre width110 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height90 %Front tyre height80 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter19 inchFront tyre diameter19 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width130 mmRear tyre width150 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height80 %Rear tyre height70 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity17 lFuel Tank Capacity23 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyA2License compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Versys-X 300 2018

Kawasaki Versys-X 300 2018

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

KTM 1090 Adventure 2018

KTM 1090 Adventure 2018

The KTM 1090 Adventure is a huge step away from its predecessor, the 1050 Adventure, towards its bigger sisters. The electronics package with adjustable riding modes, traction control and ABS remains at the already high level, but the engine now has 125 hp, around a third (!) more than the 1050. Almost more importantly, it can now rev freely to over 10,000 rpm and thus offers a more usable rev band. You will hardly find a more balanced bike in the class of still reasonably priced large touring enduros.

Very powerful, cultivated engine with wide rev range

performance modes

ABS can be switched off

adjustable traction control

agile and safe handling

adjustable ergonomics

height-adjustable windshield

low weight

comparatively low price.

Optics seem outdated by the new 1290 Super Adventures

suspension fork not adjustable

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Versys-X 300 vs KTM 1090 Adventure

Price Kawasaki Versys-X 300

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Price KTM 1090 Adventure

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