2020 KTM 1290 Super Adventure S vs 2025 KTM 790 Adventure

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2020 KTM 1290 Super Adventure S 2020 KTM 1290 Super Adventure S

Enduro / Off-Road

Engine
Four stroke, 75°V-twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Power
118 kW / 160 hp @ 8750 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
215 kg / 473.9 lbs
2025 KTM 790 Adventure 2025 KTM 790 Adventure

Enduro / Off-Road

Engine
Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Power
95hp / 70.8 kW
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
203 kg / 447 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year2019 - 202025
Make ModelKTM 1290 Super Adventure SKTM 790 Adventure
Dimensions
Seat Height860 mm / 33.5 in840 mm - 860 mm / 33.0 in - 33.8 in
Wheelbase1560±15 mm / 61.4 in1509 mm ± 15 mm / 59.4 ± 0.6 in
Ground Clearance220 mm / 8.7 in233 mm / 9.2 in
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)-203
Dry Weight (kg)215-
Dry Weight215 kg / 473.9 lbs-
Fuel Capacity23 Litres / 6 US gal20 Litres / 5.3 US gal
Wet Weight-203 kg / 447 lbs
Performance
Max Power118 kW / 160 hp @ 8750 rpm95hp / 70.8 kW
Max Torque140 Nm / 103.7 lb-ft @ 6750rpm87 Nm / 64.1 lb-ft
Engine
Displacement1301 cc / 79.3 cu-in799 cc / 48.7 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, 75°V-twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinderFour stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Bore x Stroke108 x 71 mm88 mm x 65.7 mm
Compression Ratio13.1:112.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooling system, continuous circulation of cooling liquid with water pumpLiquid cooled
Emissions-Euro 5
Engine ManagementKeihin EMS with RBW and cruise control, double ignitionBosch EMS with RBW
Exhaust-Stainless steel primary and secondary silencer
Fuel Induction2x Keihin EFI, 52mm throttle bodiesDKK Dell'Orto, 46 mm Throttle Body
IgnitionSystem contactless, controlled, fully electronic ignition system with digital ignition timing adjustment-
LubricationForced oil lubrication with 3 oil pumpsForced oil lubrication with 2 oil pumps
StarterEletricElectric
Valve Inspection Interval18,600 miles-
EV Specifics
Battery CapacityBattery: 12V 11.2AH-
Drivetrain
ClutchPASC anti-hopping clutch/ hydraulically operatedPASC (Power Assisted Slipper Clutch) antihopping clutch, mechanically operated
Final DriveChain 5/8 x 5/16" X RingChain 520 X-Ring
Primary Drive-45:16
Primary Drive Ratios40:76-
Transmission / Drive6-speed6 Speed
Chassis
Frame TypeTubular space frame made from chrome molybdenum steel, powder-coated Chromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated
Suspension - FrontWP Semi-active Suspension USD ø 48 mmWP APEX 43
Suspension - RearShock absorber WP Semi-active Suspension PDS MonoshockWP APEX - Monoshock
Steering Head Angle64°64.1°
Wheel Travel - Front200 mm / 7.9 in200 mm / 7.9 in
Wheel Travel - Rear200 mm / 7.9 in200 mm / 7.9 in
Electrical Systems
Charging System450 watts max.-
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2 x 320 mm floating disc, Brembo four-piston brake calipers2x 320mm discs, 2x radially mounted 4 piston caliper
Brakes - RearSingle 267 mm disc, Brembo two-piston brake caliperSingle 260mm disc, 2 piston floating caliper
ABSBosch 9ME combined ABS, incl. cornering ABS and offroad mode, disengageableBosch 9.3 MP (incl. Cornering-ABS and off-road mode, disengageable)
Tyres - Front120/70-ZR1990/90-21
Tyres - Rear170/60-ZR17150/70-18
Wheels-Spoked wheels with aluminium tubeless rims
Wheels - Front-2.50 x 21
Wheels - Rear-4.50 x 18