Built around Ktm's allround motorcycle platform, the 2023 Ktm 790 Adventure utilizes a 799 cc (48.8 cu in) liquid-cooled twin, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 93.9 HP (68.5 kW) while maximum torque reaches 87 Nm (64.2 lb-ft), transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 117.5 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 790 Adventure measures 199 kg (439 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.47 HP/kg (2.12 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 840 mm (33.1 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams, combined with a 1,475 mm (58.1 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 20-liter (5.3 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 4.19 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 477 km (296 miles) between fill-ups.
Within MotoLibrary's Ktm archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 2019 to 2024, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
117.5 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.47 HP/kg (2.12 kg/HP)
Theoretical Range
~477 km (296 mi)
Engine
Displacement799.0 ccm (48.75 cubic inches)
Engine TypeTwin, four-stroke
Power93.9 HP (68.5 kW))
Torque87.0 Nm (8.9 kgf-m or 64.2 ft.lbs)
Bore x Stroke88.0 x 65.7 mm (3.5 x 2.6 inches)
Fuel SystemInjection
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
IgnitionBosch EMS with RBW
LubricationForced oil lubrication with 2 oil pumps
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