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790 Adventure

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Power/Weight
0.47 hp/kg
Torque
87 Nm
Engine
799 ccm

2024 KTM 790 Adventure Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 2024 KTM 790 Adventure allround motorcycle, KTM relies on a 799 cc (48.8 cu in) liquid-cooled twin, four-stroke powerplant. 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
Displacement 799.0 ccm (48.75 cubic inches)
Engine Type Twin, four-stroke
Power 93.9 HP (68.5 kW))
Torque 87.0 Nm (8.9 kgf-m or 64.2 ft.lbs)
Bore x Stroke 88.0 x 65.7 mm (3.5 x 2.6 inches)
Fuel System Injection
Fuel Control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Ignition Bosch EMS with RBW
Lubrication Forced oil lubrication with 2 oil pumps
Cooling Liquid
Transmission
Gearbox 6-speed
Final Drive Chain (final drive)
Clutch PASC™ antihopping clutch, mechanically operated
Performance
Fuel Consumption 4.19 litres/100 km (23.9 km/l or 56.14 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases 97.2 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Emission Details Euro 5
Chassis
Frame Type Chromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated
Rake 25.9°
Front Suspension WP APEX 43
Front Travel 200 mm (7.9 inches)
Rear Suspension WP APEX - Monoshock
Rear Travel 200 mm (7.9 inches)
Wheelbase 1475 mm (58.1 inches)
Ground Clearance 233 mm (9.2 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre 90/90-21
Rear Tyre 150/70-18
Front Brakes Double disc. ABS. 2 x radially mounted 4 piston caliper
Front Brake Ø 320 mm (12.6 inches)
Rear Brakes Single disc. ABS. 2 piston floating caliper
Rear Brake Ø 260 mm (10.2 inches)
Wheels Maxxis Supermaxx ST tires
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight 199.0 kg (438.7 pounds)
Power/Weight 0.4717 HP/kg
Seat Height 840 mm (33.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Alt. Seat Height 860 mm (33.9 inches) If adjustable, highest setting.
Overall Length 2128 mm (83.8 inches)
Fuel Capacity 20.00 litres (5.28 US gallons)
Other
Starter Electric
Color Options White/orange/black, black/red
Light LED headlight
Notes

Windscreen. Switchable ABS.

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Intermediate
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All-Round & Adventure
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Seat Height
84 cm / 33.1 in
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Medium weight — some experience needed
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