KTM 1090 Adventure 2018 vs. KTM 990 Adventure 2009

KTM 1090 Adventure 2018

KTM 1090 Adventure 2018

KTM 990 Adventure 2009

KTM 990 Adventure 2009

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Overview - KTM 1090 Adventure 2018 vs KTM 990 Adventure 2009

KTM 1090 Adventure 2018

KTM 1090 Adventure 2018

KTM 990 Adventure 2009

KTM 990 Adventure 2009

Technical Specifications KTM 1090 Adventure 2018 compared to KTM 990 Adventure 2009

KTM 1090 Adventure 2018
KTM 990 Adventure 2009

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore103 mmBore101 mm
StrokeStroke63 mmStroke62.4 mm
Engine powerEngine power125 HPEngine power106 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power8,250 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio13 Compression Ratio11.5
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
DisplacementDisplacement1,050 ccmDisplacement999 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
BrandBrandWPBrandWP

Suspension Rear

BrandBrandWPBrandWP

Chassis

FrameFrameChromium-molybdenumFrameChromium-molybdenum
Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typeTubular

Brakes Front

PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonDouble piston
Shock mountShock mountFixed caliperShock mountFloating caliper
BrandBrandBremboBrandBrembo

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston
Shock mountShock mountFixed caliperShock mountFloating caliper
BrandBrandBremboBrandBrembo

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter19 inchFront tyre diameter21 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,560 mmWheelbase1,570 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height850 mmSeat Height860 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity23 lFuel Tank Capacity19.5 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

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

KTM 990 Adventure 2009

KTM 990 Adventure 2009

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price KTM 1090 Adventure vs KTM 990 Adventure

Price KTM 1090 Adventure

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Price KTM 990 Adventure

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