KTM 950 Adventure Orange vs Highland 950 V2 Outback (2006)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the KTM 950 Adventure Orangestacks up against the Highland 950 V2 Outback. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecKTM 950 Adventure OrangeHighland 950 V2 Outback
Model year20062003
Price
Engine942 cc950 cc
Horsepower97 hp85 hp
Torque55 Nm103 Nm
Weight198 kg165 kg
Seat height34 mm36 mm
Fuel capacity5.8 L5.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble discBrembo twin caliper
Rear brakesSingle discBrembo single caliper
Tires90/90-21 / 150/70-18

KTM 950 Adventure Orange vs Highland 950 V2 Outback — which should you buy?

Picking between the KTM 950 Adventure Orange and the Highland 950 V2 Outback usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the KTM 950 Adventure Orange brings 97 hp in a 198 kg package, while the Highland 950 V2 Outback counters with 85 hp at 165 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: