KTM 390 Adventure 2020 vs. KTM 790 Adventure R 2020

The KTM 390 Adventure 2020 is equipped with a powerful motor with a displacement of 373.2cc and a power output of 44 HP. It has a torque of 37 Nm and an electric start. The transmission is chain-driven and it has a single cylinder. The suspension system includes a telescopic fork with a diameter of 43mm at the front and a travel of 170mm, while the rear suspension has a travel of 177mm. The frame is made of chromium-molybdenum and it has a tubular frame type. The rake angle is 63.5 degrees. The front brakes are equipped with a single disc and it has advanced driver assistance systems such as ABS and ABS for curves. The front tire has a diameter of 19 inches and the rear tire has a width of 130mm and a diameter of 17 inches. The wheelbase is 1430mm and the seat height is 855mm. The dry weight of the bike with ABS is 158kg and it has a fuel tank capacity of 14.5 liters.

KTM 390 Adventure 2020

On the other hand, the KTM 790 Adventure R 2020 has a larger displacement of 799cc and a higher power output of 95 HP. It has a torque of 88 Nm and an electric start. The transmission is also chain-driven and it has two cylinders. The suspension system includes a telescopic fork with a diameter of 48mm at the front and a travel of 240mm, while the rear suspension also has a travel of 240mm. The frame is made of chromium-molybdenum and it has a tubular frame type with the added feature of a load-bearing engine. The rake angle is 63.7 degrees. The front brakes are equipped with dual discs and it has advanced driver assistance systems such as ABS, driving modes, ride-by-wire, and traction control. The front tire has a diameter of 21 inches and the rear tire has a width of 150mm and a diameter of 18 inches. The wheelbase is 1528mm and the seat height is 880mm. The dry weight of the bike with ABS is 189kg and it has a fuel tank capacity of 20 liters.

In terms of strengths, the KTM 390 Adventure 2020 offers a powerful motor, optional quickshifter, adjustable suspension, high-quality electronic package, and is a truly fun machine on any surface. On the other hand, the KTM 790 Adventure R 2020 has a high-quality chassis that allows for a wide range of use, an engine with excellent running culture, high torque, and perfectly sized power, an easy-to-read screen, practical rally electronic package, and despite its radical chassis, it is also stable, maneuverable, and suitable for daily road use.

KTM 790 Adventure R 2020

However, the KTM 390 Adventure 2020 has the weakness of being a bit compact for tall riders. On the other hand, the KTM 790 Adventure R 2020 does not come with a gear lever as standard, the indicator switch can be a bit complicated, and the seat is slightly more uncomfortable on long trips compared to the standard model.