KTM 450 EXC 2011 vs. KTM 390 Adventure 2020

KTM 450 EXC 2011

KTM 390 Adventure 2020

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Technical Specifications KTM 450 EXC 2011 compared to KTM 390 Adventure 2020

KTM 450 EXC 2011

KTM 390 Adventure 2020

KTM 450 EXC 2011

KTM 390 Adventure 2020

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	95 mm	Bore	89 mm
Stroke	Stroke	63.4 mm	Stroke	60 mm
Starter	Starter	Electric, Kick	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	1
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	449.3 ccm	Displacement	373.2 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Brand	Brand	WP	Brand	WP

Suspension Rear

Brand	Brand	WP	Brand	WP

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum
Frame type	Frame type	Central tube	Frame type	Tubular

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	90 mm	Front tyre width	100 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	90 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	21 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	140 mm	Rear tyre width	130 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	80 %	Rear tyre height	80 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,475 mm	Wheelbase	1,430 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	985 mm	Seat Height	855 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	9.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	14.5 l

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 450 EXC 2011

The KTM 450 EXC is a very mature and perfectly implemented hard enduro. It has an almost infinite amount of experience. It is reliable and extremely confident in every situation. A faithful companion for off-road use which also performs its service extremely reliably.

Very reliable

well thought out and mature

powerful engine

clean engine response

High weight compared to 2-strokes

More nervous in ruts than other makes

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