KTM 390 Adventure 2020 vs. Yamaha YZF-R3 2020

KTM 390 Adventure 2020

Yamaha YZF-R3 2020

Overview - KTM 390 Adventure 2020 vs Yamaha YZF-R3 2020

KTM 390 Adventure 2020

Yamaha YZF-R3 2020

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Technical Specifications KTM 390 Adventure 2020 compared to Yamaha YZF-R3 2020

KTM 390 Adventure 2020

Yamaha YZF-R3 2020

KTM 390 Adventure 2020

Yamaha YZF-R3 2020

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	89 mm	Bore	68 mm
Stroke	Stroke	60 mm	Stroke	44.1 mm
Engine power	Engine power	44 HP	Engine power	42 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	10,750 rpm
Torque	Torque	37 Nm	Torque	29.6 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	9,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.6	Compression Ratio	11.2
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Cylinders	Cylinders	1	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	373.2 ccm	Displacement	321 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Brand	Brand	WP	Brand	Kayaba
Diameter	Diameter	43 mm	Diameter	37 mm

Suspension Rear

Travel	Travel	177 mm	Travel	125 mm

Chassis

Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Twin Tube
Rake	Rake	63.5 degree	Rake	25 degree

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Single disk
Diameter	Diameter	320 mm	Diameter	298 mm

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	230 mm	Diameter	220 mm

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Cornering ABS	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	100 mm	Front tyre width	110 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	130 mm	Rear tyre width	140 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	80 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,430 mm	Wheelbase	1,380 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	855 mm	Seat Height	780 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	14.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	14 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A2	License compliancy	A2

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 390 Adventure 2020

The KTM 390 Adventure: The all-rounder in this class and a real value-for-money winner. The high-quality electronics package, the aggressive riding position and the powerful single-cylinder make it a pure fun machine that takes inexperienced off-road riders firmly by the hand. No matter what surface you're riding on - the 390 Adventure is simply always fun! Whether you need more KTM Adventure is, of course, the next question... but we will clarify that in another test report.

powerful engine

optional quickshifter +

adjustable suspension

high-quality electronics package

real fun machine on any surface.

somewhat compact for tall pilots