2024 KTM 890 Adventure R vs 2024 CF MOTO 450MT

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Technical score (estimate)

Weighted mix of power, torque, power-to-weight, top speed and lighter weight within this comparison only. Not a real-world verdict — riding style and roads matter.

Top on paper
2024 KTM 890 Adventure R
85 pts
2024 CF MOTO 450MT
15 pts

Usage fit (estimate)

Rough scores for city riding, touring, sporty riding and new riders — mix of specs and bike category. Same caveats as the technical score: traffic, skill and tyres matter.

City / commute

2024 KTM 890 Adventure R
32.4 pts
Best fit here
2024 CF MOTO 450MT
73.9 pts

Touring / long rides

Best fit here
2024 KTM 890 Adventure R
97.4 pts
2024 CF MOTO 450MT
23.4 pts

Sporty riding

Best fit here
2024 KTM 890 Adventure R
89.1 pts
2024 CF MOTO 450MT
15.1 pts

New rider friendly

2024 KTM 890 Adventure R
13.5 pts
Best fit here
2024 CF MOTO 450MT
87.5 pts

Seat height (cm)

Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.

  • 2024 KTM 890 Adventure R 88 cm Tallest seat here
  • 2024 CF MOTO 450MT 82 cm Lowest seat here

Spread in this comparison: about 6 cm.

Rough guide: comfortable flat-foot reach often needs inseam roughly in the same ballpark as seat height (varies a lot by ergonomics).

Auto summary from specs

Generated from the numbers in the comparison — not a review.

  • Power spans 43.6 hp (2024 CF MOTO 450MT) up to 105 hp (2024 KTM 890 Adventure R).
  • Torque spans 44 Nm (2024 CF MOTO 450MT) up to 100 Nm (2024 KTM 890 Adventure R).
  • Weight spans 175 kg (2024 CF MOTO 450MT) to 200 kg (2024 KTM 890 Adventure R).
  • Displacement spans 450 cc (2024 CF MOTO 450MT) to 900 cc (2024 KTM 890 Adventure R).
Specification KTM 890 Adventure R CF MOTO 450MT
Brand KTM CF MOTO
Model KTM 890 Adventure R CF MOTO 450MT
Engine size 900cc 450cc
Power 105hp 43.6hp
Torque 100nm. 44nm.
Cylinders / valves Twin cylinder, 8 valves Twin cylinder, 8 valves
Weight 200kg 175kg
Front brake 320 mm Disc 4-piston J.Juan caliper, 320mm disc Bosch ABS
Rear brake 260 mm Disc 1-piston J.Juan caliper, Bosch ABS, 240mm disc (replaceable)
Seat height (cm) 88cm 82cm
Front tyre 90/90 21 90/90-21
Rear tyre 150/70 18 140/70-18
Cooling Liquid cooling Liquid cooling
Front suspension WP XPLOR-USD, Ø 48 mm 41mm USD KYB fork, adjustable
Rear suspension WP Xplor PDS shock absorber Multi-link, KYB monoshock, adjustable
Motorcycle type Adventure Adventure
Top speed 215km/h 190km/h
Fuel capacity / consumption 20 L – 4.4 L/100km 17 L – 4 L/100km
Service network
Service quality
Parts availability
Price $15799 $5499
Brand price lists View KTM price list View CF MOTO price list
Extra features

-Slipper Clutch, TCS, ABS on/off, Next-Gen TFT display, Navigation, and Bluetooth phone connectivity.

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2024 KTM 890 Adventure R vs 2024 CF MOTO 450MT: listed specifications

The 2024 KTM 890 Adventure R and 2024 CF MOTO 450MT differ on the listed specifications: the 890 Adventure R has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed, and the 450MT has a lower listed weight.

Engine displacement

890 Adventure R has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (900 cc vs 450 cc).

Peak power

890 Adventure R has a clear listed power advantage (105 hp vs 43.6 hp).

Torque

890 Adventure R has a clear listed torque advantage (100 Nm vs 44 Nm).

Listed top speed

890 Adventure R has a clear listed top-speed advantage (215 km/h vs 190 km/h).

Cooling

Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.

Weight and seat height

450MT is notably lighter on the listed weight (175 kg vs 200 kg). There is a noticeable listed seat-height difference: 890 Adventure R is listed higher (88 cm) than 450MT (82 cm).

Conclusion

The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque, listed top speed, weight and seat height.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of KTM 890 Adventure R vs CF MOTO 450MT?

KTM 890 Adventure R is listed at 215 km/h (134 mph) vs 190 km/h (118 mph) for CF MOTO 450MT.

Which has more horsepower, KTM 890 Adventure R or CF MOTO 450MT?

KTM 890 Adventure R has 105 hp compared with 44 hp on the CF MOTO 450MT.

Which is lighter, KTM 890 Adventure R or CF MOTO 450MT?

CF MOTO 450MT is lighter at 175 kg vs 200 kg for KTM 890 Adventure R.

Which is better, KTM 890 Adventure R or CF MOTO 450MT?

It depends on your riding style. Compare top speed, weight, fuel use and price in the table on this page, then vote for the bike you prefer.