2006 KTM 950 Adventure Black Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Built around KTM's enduro - offroad motorcycle platform, the 2006 KTM 950 Adventure Black utilizes a 942 cc (57.5 cu in) twin, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 96.6 HP (70.5 kW) at 8,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 55 Nm (40.6 lb-ft) at 5,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox. With a specific output of 102.5 HP per liter and a 2,500 rpm working window between peak torque (5,500 rpm) and peak power (8,000 rpm), 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 950 Adventure Black measures 198 kg (437 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.49 HP/kg (2.05 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 860 mm (33.9 in) seat height — reflecting a long-travel chassis stance that favors ground clearance and off-pavement control, combined with a 1,570 mm (61.8 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 22-liter (5.8 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's KTM archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 2005 to 2006, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
102.5 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.49 HP/kg (2.05 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
5,500–8,000 rpm
Standover Height
860 mm (33.9 in)
Engine
Displacement942.0 ccm (57.48 cubic inches)
Engine TypeTwin, four-stroke
Engine DetailsTwin, four-stroke
Power96.6 HP (70.5 kW)) @ 8000 RPM
Torque55.0 Nm (5.6 kgf-m or 40.6 ft.lbs) @ 5500 RPM
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