2024 KTM 890 Adventure R vs 2024 QJ MOTOR SRT 800 SX

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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
87 pts
2024 QJ MOTOR SRT 800 SX
13 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

Best fit here
2024 KTM 890 Adventure R
60.8 pts
2024 QJ MOTOR SRT 800 SX
45.4 pts

Touring / long rides

Best fit here
2024 KTM 890 Adventure R
60.9 pts
2024 QJ MOTOR SRT 800 SX
59.9 pts

Sporty riding

Best fit here
2024 KTM 890 Adventure R
70.1 pts
2024 QJ MOTOR SRT 800 SX
34.1 pts

New rider friendly

2024 KTM 890 Adventure R
28.9 pts
Best fit here
2024 QJ MOTOR SRT 800 SX
72.1 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 QJ MOTOR SRT 800 SX 83.5 cm Lowest seat here

Spread in this comparison: about 4.5 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 92 hp (2024 QJ MOTOR SRT 800 SX) up to 105 hp (2024 KTM 890 Adventure R).
  • Torque spans 77 Nm (2024 QJ MOTOR SRT 800 SX) up to 100 Nm (2024 KTM 890 Adventure R).
  • Weight spans 200 kg (2024 KTM 890 Adventure R) to 263 kg (2024 QJ MOTOR SRT 800 SX).
  • Displacement spans 800 cc (2024 QJ MOTOR SRT 800 SX) to 900 cc (2024 KTM 890 Adventure R).
Specification KTM 890 Adventure R QJ MOTOR SRT 800 SX
Brand KTM QJMOTOR
Model KTM 890 Adventure R QJ MOTOR SRT 800 SX
Engine size 900cc 800cc
Power 105hp 92hp
Torque 100nm. 77nm.
Cylinders / valves Twin cylinder, 8 valves Twin cylinder, 8 valves
Weight 200kg 263kg
Front brake 320 mm Disc Disc ø320mm(double)(ABS)
Rear brake 260 mm Disc Disc ø260mm(ABS)
Seat height (cm) 88cm 83.5cm
Front tyre 90/90 21 110/80-19
Rear tyre 150/70 18 150/70-17
Cooling Liquid cooling Liquid cooling
Front suspension WP XPLOR-USD, Ø 48 mm Telescopic Upside-Down
Rear suspension WP Xplor PDS shock absorber Telescopic coil spring oil damped
Motorcycle type Adventure Adventure
Top speed 215km/h 230km/h
Fuel capacity / consumption 20 L – 4.4 L/100km 27 L – 6 L/100km
Service network
Service quality
Parts availability
Price $15799 Price not listed.
Brand price lists View KTM price list View QJMOTOR price list
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2024 KTM 890 Adventure R vs 2024 QJ MOTOR SRT 800 SX: listed specifications

The 2024 KTM 890 Adventure R and 2024 QJ MOTOR SRT 800 SX differ on the listed specifications: the 890 Adventure R has more displacement, peak power and torque, and a lower listed weight, and the SRT 800 SX has the higher listed top speed.

Engine displacement

890 Adventure R has a larger listed engine displacement (900 cc vs 800 cc).

Peak power

890 Adventure R has a modest listed power advantage (105 hp vs 92 hp).

Torque

890 Adventure R has a clear listed torque advantage (100 Nm vs 77 Nm).

Listed top speed

SRT 800 SX has a modest listed top-speed advantage (230 km/h vs 215 km/h).

Cooling

Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.

Weight and seat height

890 Adventure R is notably lighter on the listed weight (200 kg vs 263 kg). There is a noticeable listed seat-height difference: 890 Adventure R is listed higher (88 cm) than SRT 800 SX (83.5 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 QJ MOTOR SRT 800 SX?

QJ MOTOR SRT 800 SX is listed at 230 km/h (143 mph) vs 215 km/h (134 mph) for KTM 890 Adventure R.

Which has more horsepower, KTM 890 Adventure R or QJ MOTOR SRT 800 SX?

KTM 890 Adventure R has 105 hp compared with 92 hp on the QJ MOTOR SRT 800 SX.

Which is lighter, KTM 890 Adventure R or QJ MOTOR SRT 800 SX?

KTM 890 Adventure R is lighter at 200 kg vs 263 kg for QJ MOTOR SRT 800 SX.

Which is better, KTM 890 Adventure R or QJ MOTOR SRT 800 SX?

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.