Adventure Motorcycles
2015KTM 1050 Adventure
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The 2015 KTM 1050 Adventure is an accessible middleweight adventure bike designed for riders seeking genuine off-road capability without excessive weight or complexity. Known for its manageable handling, advanced electronics including traction control and ride-by-wire, and proven reliability, it excels as an entry-level adventure tourer for both paved and unpaved terrain exploration.
- Capacity
- 1050.0 ccm
- Engine
- Parallel Twin, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Dry weight
- 212.0 kg
- Seat height
- 850 mm
- Power
- 94.0 HP (68.6 kW)
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Designed as a versatile all-round adventure tourer for long-distance road riding with light off-road capability.
- Built for
- A torque-rich V-twin adventure bike that blends relaxed highway cruising with capable handling on twisty roads.
- Not ideal for
- Not ideal for riders seeking a lightweight dirt-focused machine or a sharp, track-oriented sportbike.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Will it fit you?
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- Capacity
- 1050.0 ccm
- Power
- 94.0 HP (68.6 kW)
- Engine type
- Parallel Twin, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.4434 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 103.0 x 63.0 mm
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Fuel system
- Injection
- Starting
- Electric
- Ignition
- Contactless, controlled, fully electronic ignition system with digital ignition timing adjustment
- Lubrication system
- Forced oil lubrication with 3 rotor pumps
- Torque
- Not on record - add it
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
- Clutch
- PASC anti-hopping clutch/ hydraulically operated
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1560 mm
- Seat height
- 850 mm
- Dry weight
- 212.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 23.00 litres
- Ground clearance
- 220 mm
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Tubular space frame made from chrome molybdenum steel, powder-coated
- Front suspension
- WP Suspension Up Side Down
- Rear suspension
- WP Suspension monoshock
- Front wheel travel
- 185 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 190 mm
- Rake (fork angle)
- 26.0°
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Double disc. ABS. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted.
- Front brakes diameter
- 320 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc. ABS: Two-piston calipers.
- Rear brakes diameter
- 267 mm
- ABS
- Yes
Other
- Color options
- Black
- Comments
- Small windscreen. Ride-by-wire system. Traction control with different modes.
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
What changed, year to year
Differences highlighted| Specification | 2015 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 1050 cc | 1050 cc |
| Dry weight | 212 kg | 212 kg |
| Seat height | 850 mm | 850 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 23 L | 23 L |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the KTM 1050 Adventure?
The 2015 KTM 1050 Adventure has a Capacity of 1050.0 ccm (64.07 cubic inches).
What engine power does the KTM 1050 Adventure have?
The 2015 KTM 1050 Adventure has a Power of 94.0 HP (68.6 kW).
How many gears does the KTM 1050 Adventure have?
The 2015 KTM 1050 Adventure has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
How much does the KTM 1050 Adventure weigh?
The 2015 KTM 1050 Adventure has a Dry weight of 212.0 kg (467.4 pounds).
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