| Advantages |
YAMAHA Super Ténéré |
KTM 990 Adventurer |
| Most Capable and Versatile Adventure Sport Tourer in its Class / Most Value |
| Lowest Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) in its class and loaded with exciting technological advances, innovations and exclusives for NO extra charge |
YES—$13,900 MSRP |
NO—$14,898 MSRP + $285 Destination charge |
| All-new powerful 1199cc parallel twin liquid-cooled engine with unique crank delivers uneven 270° firing interval which reduces the "inertial torque" providing a more linear throttle response and improved rear wheel traction. The rider feels like he / she is connected directly to the rear wheel, an important benefit when riding on loose surfaces like gravel and dirt. |
YES— 200cc more engine displacement than KTM / Unique 270° crank design is exclusive to Tenere |
NO—999cc water-cooled V-twin with traditional firing order |
| Drive-by-Wire YCC-T (Yamaha Chip Control Throttle) delivers instantaneous and flawless throttle response |
YES—Quicker, more powerful acceleration |
NO—Not available on the KTM |
| 3-mode Traction Control (Normal, Sport, Off) lets the rider get on the gas with more confidence |
YES—Superior versatility / Superior traction on a variety of surfaces |
NO—Not available on the KTM |
| Yamaha D-Mode (Drive Mode) for adjustable engine/ignition mapping capability—“T-mode” enables softer engine response when touring, “S-mode” delivers highest performance response when Sport riding |
YES—Superior versatility for true ADV riding enjoyment |
NO—Ordinary cable throttle / Variable throttle control is not available on the KTM |
| Low maintenance and reliable final shaft drive delivers smooth hassle-free performance |
YES—Exceptional peace of mind, convenience and value |
NO—Chain and sprocket need frequent cleaning, oiling and adjusting |
| Advance braking performance via Yamaha's sophisticated Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) helps prevent wheels from locking up on slippery road surfaces while the advanced Unified Braking System (UBS) enables riders to control balanced braking between front and rear |
YES—Superior performance / Tenere also has a 42mm larger rear disc and 10mm larger dual discs up front than the KTM |
NO—ABS is an added option that costs significantly extra / UBS is exclusive to Tenere |
Low, centralized engine mass design delivers optimal balance and optimum front-rear harmony |
YES--The resulting weight distribution is nearly even at 51/49 for lighter, more agile handling and maneuverability |
NO |
| Crankshaft located low and close to the foot pegs contributes to low centralized mass |
YES—Gives the bike a remarkably light feel, even off- road |
NO |
Narrow 2-cylinder inline engine is slim and compact
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YES—For carving tight lines in twisty mountain roads |
NO—KTM V-twin is not as slim and compact as Tenere's parallel twin |
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| Comfortable, Convenient and Built Tough |
| Backbone-style high tensile steel frame uses engine as stressed member and delivers the perfect amount of strength, rigidity and flexibility. Soaks up the bumps off-road and performs beautifully on the highway, around town and in the twisties—specifically engineered to reduce rider fatigue |
YES—Excellent performance, versatility and comfort |
NO—2-piece tubular steel frame is not designed to reduce rider fatigue |
| Adjustable seat height allows lower height for shorter riders and roomier riding position for taller riders |
YES—Rider can adjust 1-inch from 34.25" to 33.26" |
NO—Not adjustable / 33.9" |
| Over 13% larger fuel tank capacity for added convenience and peace of mind |
YES—6.0-gallons |
NO—5.2-gallons |
| Intuitive footpeg design provides excellent comfort while the rider is seated and cruising, then rubber compresses when the rider stands to tackle more technical riding conditions, letting his or her boots contact the metal foot peg surface |
YES—Exceptional convenience, comfort and value |
NO—Rider has to stop and manually remove rubber for off-road riding |
| Significantly more time in the saddle between valve adjustments for more hassle-free enjoyment |
YES—Every 24,000 miles |
NO—9,321 miles |