KTM 990 Adventure vs 790 Adventure

The KTM 990 Adventure has been dubbed as the best big adventure bike in the world, despite various new models taking the stand from everyone including the likes of the KTM 1050, 1090, 1190 and 1290 Adventures. But has the new kid, the KTM 790 Adventure, taken that crown?

[Advcrazy]

The 950/990 advs are just the sexiest looking bikes ever...to my eyes!!

[ab]

I own a 990 Adventure R and that bike runs like a dream. Strong, huge torque, feels light and manageable unlike the BMWs or bigger KTMs, faster than you'll ever need on a paved road and goes anywhere with those massive 6 gallon tanks if you know how to ride it. If you want electronics just get a Garmin Zumo for couple hundreds and you'll have all you need.

[vicomtedelomagne]

My 990 adv is now 11 years old, single owner. Just had Jason and Mark in Hemel Hempstead refurbish it and have fallen for it all over again.

[jojitsu]

Would really like to see a proper comparison: on road, off road, brakes, acceleration tests, comfort etc.

[flangmasterj]

Now the 950 Super Enduro had everything these had and it looked damn amazing too.

[a.s.]

Your channel is simply the best ever out there, due to you, the dynamic trio!
Not just factual information on your videos, but really entertaining.

It's great how enjoyable you work out the differences of these bikes, combined with your charismatic and humorous personalities.
Top notch!

[CandEAdventures]

From a pure vanity standpoint the 990 looks sooo much better.

[disekjoumoer]

The big irony is that the 990 is everything the Yamaha Ténéré 700 is; no electronics apart from switchable ABS, tall, good power, good suspension. They even weigh the same (more or less).

[compaqedr]

OR... 990 with hi spec suspension like the 790! Loved how the 990 sounded! -1190 adv owner

[OllieMoto]

Excellent video gents. I’m a 990 owner, and fiercely proud of it, but a good friend has a 790 and that thing is a weapon! Not enough for me to change though... just doesn’t have enough of the hooligan image 😂

[ΒΑΣΙΛΕΙΟΣΠΑΠΑΔΑΚΗΣ-γφ]

After becoming a 990 adventure owner, I can say with certainty that the 990 is better in every single aspect, EXCEPT fuel consumption.
Long tours, check
Comfy seat, check
2 up dirt riding, check
Commanding position, check
The only thing I wish it could have is a fuel indicator, but w/e, every time I hear my acrapovic roar, I forget it

[KatYouT]

I'll never sell my 990...would I buy 790? But, why?
Interesting, none of these bikes strike me as being designed for motocross 🤔.

[neilnordgaard]

Well done guys, nice bit of humour and banter in the mix, often reviewers take themselves too seriously. Great job of giving both bikes merit where its deserved. To your point, I think the guys who still have their 990`s will keep them regardless of what the market has to offer as a sensible alternative - They are just too Bad Ass!

[briancrumpacker]

I bought the 990 Adventure Baja specifically to get the beast to ride, and to avoid as many electronics as possible. I don't see it as a selling point to include a nanny inside the controls.

[lennyvalentinoSchiaretti_lvs]

Today I rode my 990 Adv R 2009 through the Alps for 600 km...after 10 years I love it exactly like the first day...not, that's not right, I love it more than before! No way to sell my 990 to buy that "stuff"...look, engine, history, no electronic...the 990 R stays with me and the 790 stays at the dealer together with the 1090, 1190, 1290 ;-)

[ArizonaAdv]

Love the 990 I am really considering one .Great video ""RIDE ON""

[ClaytonCookpanda]

I've had my 990r since new in 2012 and always tempted with new bikes, but I can't. It's so much fun Offroad. Often prefer to ride instead of my 450 Offroad with mates on their small enduro bikes, it's just more fun and NAUGHTY HOON FACTOR. I enjoy surprising myself and others with how capable it is. Sure it sucks if you have to pick it up on hill climbs, but it jumps, turns, stops and you often forget your not riding a smaller bike.

[johnnyboy]

Remember seeing the 950 first time some years ago and thinking how awesome it looked so different from anything else. At that time they were had newer bigger models in shop as well which I thought didn't look half as good

[larrytate]

Still loving my 990 Baja. No abs, no traction control. Just 999 cc of amazing off road fun. And your right, you better know how to ride to take one offroad nasty stuff. Appreciate the complement.,

[MacawAviculture]

I completely agree, the 990 Adventure R is my favorite adventure bike, and my 2023 KTM 350 EXC-F is my favorite moderate to technical off-road bike, because there is no way one bike can do it all.