Which is faster, the KTM 390 Adventure R or the Yamaha Tenere 700?

The Yamaha Tenere 700. It carries 0.35 hp per kilo (73 hp, 208 kg wet) against 0.26 hp per kilo for the KTM 390 Adventure R (45 hp, 176 kg).

Is the KTM 390 Adventure R cheaper than the Yamaha Tenere 700?

The KTM 390 Adventure R is cheaper at €7,999 list, €3,200 less than the Yamaha Tenere 700 at €11,199.

Which is better for shorter riders?

The KTM 390 Adventure R. Its 870 mm seat is 5 mm lower than the Yamaha Tenere 700, and at 176 kg it is the easier bike to manage at a stop.

Which has better technology, the 390 Adventure R or the Tenere 700?

The KTM 390 Adventure R, which scores 8.3 of 10 tech points with cornering ABS, a TFT dash, traction control and phone connectivity. The Yamaha Tenere 700 counters with a TFT dash, traction control and phone connectivity.

Which goes further on a tank?

The KTM 390 Adventure R: 378 km from its 14 litre tank at the claimed consumption, against 372 km for the Yamaha Tenere 700.

Which bike wins overall?

The KTM 390 Adventure R, scoring 58.6 of 100 against 55.1 on our within-class points system. The full breakdown and formula are public on the methodology page.

KTM 390 Adventure R vs Yamaha Tenere 700

Two adventure bikes scored on the same 100-point system: specs side by side, points per category and a verdict that commits. These two sit in different classes, so each score is computed within its own class.

KTM

390 Adventure R

58.6

/ 100

Winner

Yamaha

Tenere 700

55.1

/ 100

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Estimated from power to weight, not a measured time.

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Full specification comparison: KTM 390 Adventure R versus Yamaha Tenere 700
Spec	KTM390 Adventure R	YamahaTenere 700
Engine
Engine	Single cylinder, liquid cooled, DOHC	CP2 parallel twin, liquid cooled, DOHC
Displacement	398.7 cc	689 cc
Power	45 hp at 8,500 rpm	73 hp at 9,000 rpm
Torque	39 Nm at 7,000 rpm	68 Nm at 6,500 rpm
Power to weight	0.26 hp/kg	0.35 hp/kg
Chassis
Wet weight	176 kg	208 kg
Front suspension	WP APEX 43 mm open cartridge, 230 mm	KYB 43 mm inverted, 210 mm
Front adjustability	Compression and rebound	Fully adjustable
Rear suspension	WP APEX monoshock, 230 mm	KYB monoshock, 200 mm
Rear adjustability	Preload and rebound	Preload and rebound
Front brake	320 mm, radial 4-piston	282 mm, axial 2-piston
ABS	Cornering ABS	Switchable ABS
Dimensions
Seat height	870 mm	875 mm
Wheelbase	1481 mm	1595 mm
Fuel capacity	14 L	16 L
Claimed consumption	3.7 L/100 km	4.3 L/100 km
Fuel range	378 km	372 km
Ownership
Price	€7,999	€11,199
Service interval	10,000 km	10,000 km
Valve check	20,000 km	42,000 km
Warranty	2 years	2 years
Equipment
Dash	TFT	TFT
Ride modes	Yes	Yes
Traction control	Yes	Yes
Quickshifter	Optional	Optional
Cruise control	Not available	Not available
Connectivity	Yes	Yes

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Verdict

The KTM 390 Adventure R wins this comparison clearly, 58.6 points to 55.1.

The gap of 3.5 points is built mostly in engine and performance, where the 390 Adventure R takes 9.3 points out of the Tenere 700. Scores are computed within each bike's class from published spec data; the full formula is on the methodology page.

On the road the Tenere 700 is the quicker machine: 73 hp and 68 Nm moving 208 kg, against 45 hp and 39 Nm moving 176 kg for the 390 Adventure R. That is 0.35 hp per kilo playing 0.26.

The 390 Adventure R costs €7,999, which leaves €3,200 in your pocket against the Tenere 700 at €11,199. Service intervals run 10,000 km on the 390 Adventure R and 10,000 km on the Tenere 700.

Better for city and commuting

Yamaha Tenere 700

A 875 mm seat, 372 km of tank range and the stronger practicality and value scores make it the easier bike to live with daily.

Better for weekend twisties

KTM 390 Adventure R

45 hp pushing 176 kg with WP APEX 43 mm open cartridge up front. It takes the combined engine and handling points.

Better for longer trips

Yamaha Tenere 700

372 km between fuel stops and the better equipment score. Distance rewards range and rider aids, and it has more of both.

Frequently asked

Which is faster, the KTM 390 Adventure R or the Yamaha Tenere 700?: The Yamaha Tenere 700. It carries 0.35 hp per kilo (73 hp, 208 kg wet) against 0.26 hp per kilo for the KTM 390 Adventure R (45 hp, 176 kg).
Is the KTM 390 Adventure R cheaper than the Yamaha Tenere 700?: The KTM 390 Adventure R is cheaper at €7,999 list, €3,200 less than the Yamaha Tenere 700 at €11,199.
Which is better for shorter riders?: The KTM 390 Adventure R. Its 870 mm seat is 5 mm lower than the Yamaha Tenere 700, and at 176 kg it is the easier bike to manage at a stop.
Which has better technology, the 390 Adventure R or the Tenere 700?: The KTM 390 Adventure R, which scores 8.3 of 10 tech points with cornering ABS, a TFT dash, traction control and phone connectivity. The Yamaha Tenere 700 counters with a TFT dash, traction control and phone connectivity.
Which goes further on a tank?: The KTM 390 Adventure R: 378 km from its 14 litre tank at the claimed consumption, against 372 km for the Yamaha Tenere 700.
Which bike wins overall?: The KTM 390 Adventure R, scoring 58.6 of 100 against 55.1 on our within-class points system. The full breakdown and formula are public on the methodology page.

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