2026 CFMoto 1000 MT-X vs 2025 KTM 890 Adventure R

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2026 CFMoto 1000 MT-X 2026 CFMoto 1000 MT-X

Enduro / Off-Road

Engine
Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Power
82.8 kW / 111 hp @ 8500 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
222 kg / 489.4 lbs
2025 KTM 890 Adventure R 2025 KTM 890 Adventure R

Enduro / Off-Road

Engine
Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Power
78.3 kW / 105 hp @ 8000 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
210 kg / 464 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year20262025
Make ModelCFMoto 1000 MT-XKTM 890 Adventure R
Dimensions
Seat Height871 mm / 34.3 in880 mm / 34.6 in
Wheelbase1524 mm / 60 in1528 mm / 60.2 in
Ground Clearance-263 mm / 10.4 in
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)222 210
Fuel Capacity22.5 Litres / 5.9 US gal20 Litres / 5.3 US gal
Wet Weight222 kg / 489.4 lbs 210 kg / 464 lbs
Performance
Max Power82.8 kW / 111 hp @ 8500 rpm78.3 kW / 105 hp @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque100.9 Nm / 77.4 lb-ft @626-speed 50 rpm100 Nm / 73.7 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm
Engine
Displacement946 cc / cu-in889 cc / 54.3 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinderFour stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Bore x Stroke95.2 x 70.4 mm90.7 x 68.8 mm
Compression Ratio13.5:113.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid cooled with water/oil heat exchanger
Emissions-Euro 5
Engine Management-Bosch EMS with RBW
Exhaust-Stainless-steel
Fuel InductionBosch EFIDKK Dell'Orto with 46mm throttle body
IgnitionElectronic-
LubricationPressure lubrication with two oil pumpsPressure lubrication with 2 oil pumps
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
ClutchWet multi-platePASC antihopping clutch, mechanically operated
Final DriveChain45:16 Chain 520 X-Ring
Primary Drive-39:75
Transmission / Drive6-speed CF-SC slipper clutch6 Speed (quickshifter optional)
Chassis
Frame TypeTubular steel, aluminum swingarmChromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated
Suspension - FrontKYB, φ48 upside down suspension, preload, compression and damping adjustable48mm Fully adjustable WP Xplor inverted forks
Suspension - RearKYB, multi-link rear suspension, preload, compression and rebound adjustableLinkage-free spring-preload adjustable WP Xplor PDS piggyback shock
Rake-26.3°
Steering Head Angle-63.7°
Wheel Travel - Front229 mm / 9 in240 mm / 9.4 in
Wheel Travel - Rear229 mm / 9 in240 mm / 9.4 in
Electrical Systems
Instrumentation8-inch curved TFT display, CFMOTO Ride App connectivity-
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2 x Φ320mm, four-piston caliper, Brembo2x 320mm discs with 4-piston radially mounted calipers
Brakes - RearΦ240mm single disc, single-piston caliper, BremboSingle 260mm disc
ABSBOSCH dual-channel ABS (rear ABS switchable)Bosch 9.3 MP incl. Cornering-ABS and offroad mode, disengageable
Tyres - Front90/90 R21 CST90/90 x 21 Continental Twinduro TKC 80
Tyres - Rear150/70 R18 CST150/70 x 18 Continental Twinduro TKC 80
WheelsWire-spoked rimsWire-spoked with aluminium rim
Wheels - Front-2.50 x 21
Wheels - Rear-4.50 x 18