Adventure Motorcycles

2016KTM 1050 Adventure

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The 2016 KTM 1050 Adventure is a middleweight adventure bike designed for riders seeking accessible off-road capability and long-distance touring comfort. Known for its manageable power delivery, lightweight construction, and modern technology including ride-by-wire and selectable traction control, it excels as an affordable entry point to adventure riding without sacrificing genuine trail credentials.

Capacity: 1050.0 ccm
Engine: Parallel Twin, four-stroke
Gearbox: 6-speed
Dry weight: 212.0 kg
Seat height: 850 mm
Power: 95.0 HP (69.3 kW)

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What’s new for the 2016 KTM 1050 Adventure

vs the 2015

Spec	2015	2016
Power	94.0 HP (68.6 kW)	95.0 HP (69.3 kW)
Front suspension	WP Suspension Up Side Down	WP upside-down Ø 43 mm
Rear suspension	WP Suspension monoshock	WP monoshock
Front brakes	Double disc. ABS. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted.	Double disc. ABS. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted. Bremo
Rear brakes	Single disc. ABS: Two-piston calipers.	Single disc. ABS. Two-piston calipers. Bremo.

Other years 2015 2016

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail60%

Cornering70%

City riding60%

Daily riding70%

Touring88%

Two-up78%

Track40%

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.

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Units

At 850mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with tip-toe one foot on the 2016 KTM 1050 Adventure, with a moderate knee angle of around 90 degrees and a slightly forward riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 1050.0 ccm
Power: 95.0 HP (69.3 kW)
Engine type: Parallel Twin, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio: 0.4481 HP/kg (dry)
Bore x stroke: 103.0 x 63.0 mm
Cooling system: Liquid
Fuel system: Injection
Starting: Electric
Ignition: Keihin EMS with RBW, twin ignition
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 slipper clutch, hydraulically actuated

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: Chromium-Molybdenum steel trellis frame, powder coated
Front suspension: WP upside-down Ø 43 mm
Rear suspension: WP 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. Bremo
Front brakes diameter: 320 mm
Rear brakes: Single disc. ABS. Two-piston calipers. Bremo.
Rear brakes diameter: 267 mm
ABS: Yes