At the heart of the 2019 Ktm 1090 Adventure sport touring motorcycle, Ktm pairs a 1090 cc (66.5 cu in) liquid-cooled v2, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 123.4 HP (90.1 kW). With a specific output of 113.2 HP per liter, the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.
On the scales, the 1090 Adventure measures 205 kg (452 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.6 HP/kg (1.66 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 850 mm (33.5 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams, combined with a 1,560 mm (61.4 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 23-liter (6.1 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 5.6 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 411 km (255 miles) between fill-ups.
Within MotoLibrary's Ktm archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 2017 to 2019, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
113.2 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.6 HP/kg (1.66 kg/HP)
Theoretical Range
~411 km (255 mi)
Engine
Displacement1090.0 ccm (66.51 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Power123.4 HP (90.1 kW))
Bore x Stroke103.0 x 63.0 mm (4.1 x 2.5 inches)
IgnitionDigetal
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
ClutchSlipper clutch
Performance
Fuel Consumption5.60 litres/100 km (17.9 km/l or 42.00 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases129.9 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
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Weight
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Fuel Capacity
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