KTM 990 Adventure Orange vs Honda Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES (2025)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the KTM 990 Adventure Orangestacks up against the Honda Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecKTM 990 Adventure OrangeHonda Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES
Model year20062025
Price$17,599
Engine999 cc1083 cc
Horsepower97 hp
Torque95 Nm
Weight199 kg243 kg
Seat height34 mm856 mm
Fuel capacity5.8 L25.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speedManual
Front brakesDouble discDual Hydraulic Disc
Rear brakesSingle discHydraulic Disc
Tires90/90-21 / 150/70-18 Bridgestone® Battlax Adventure A41: 110/80 R19 / Bridgestone® Battlax Adventure A41: 150/70 R18

KTM 990 Adventure Orange vs Honda Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES — which should you buy?

Picking between the KTM 990 Adventure Orange and the Honda Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the KTM 990 Adventure Orange brings 97 hp in a 199 kg package, while the Honda Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES counters with its own power figure at 243 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: