2027 KTM 790 Adventure First Look: Coming To America

At EICMA 2026, KTM announced that the 790 Adventure will return to select markets for 2027, and now, the firm has confirmed the bike’s return to the US, as well. The brand’s first-ever parallel-twin ADV motorcycle, which was essentially replaced by the 890 Adventure platform, will once again serve as a more accessible entry into the company’s middleweight ADV class Stateside. The 2027 KTM 790 Adventure has an MSRP of $11,349.

Back After A Short Hiatus: 2027 KTM 790 Adventure

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Around mid-2025, KTM quietly removed the 790 Adventure and its naked sibling from US shelves because of supply and tariff shifts tied to the bikes’ Chinese production. However, the middleweight ADV remained available in global markets, though to varying degrees. That is about to change.

KTM has confirmed that the 790 Adventure will return to the US and other markets and remain on sale in 2027. The 790 Adventure rejoins the company’s middleweight ADV lineup, alongside the 890 Adventure R and 690 Rally.

The Only Update: New Liveries

KTM | Visus Studios

KTM | Visus Studios

The returning 790 Adventure gets a new black-dominant livery in other markets, which is more minimalistic. In the US, however, KTM will carry the same color options as the 2025 model, including orange and black, and white and black. The former suits riders who enjoy the company’s loud, traffic-cone-orange-led personality, while the latter is for those who prefer the KTM character without the bold colorways.

Everything Else Is Carried Over Into 2027

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Before its hiatus in the US, the 790 Adventure received a 2024 refresh, including upgraded suspension components, improved seat comfort, and revised rider aids. The 2027 model carries over that package with no mechanical changes.

It uses the same 799cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin engine as before, producing 94 horsepower and 64 lb-ft of torque. The chromoly steel trellis frame pairs with WP Apex suspension. Up front, a 43mm USD separate-function fork offers compression and rebound damping adjustment. At the rear, a monoshock featuring with spring preload and rebound-damping adjustment with 7.87 inches of travel.

KTM | Francesc Montero

The bike runs 21/18-inch aluminum wire-spoked wheels with tubeless Pirelli Scorpion STR dual-purpose tires. Braking comes from dual 4-piston calipers on 320mm discs up front and a single 2-pot caliper with a 260mm disc out back. There is also a steering damper. Overall, the bike weighs 447.53 pounds without fuel.

Ergonomically, it features a single-piece rally-style seat, adjustable from 33.07 to 33.85 inches, with upright ergonomics. The reinforced front fairing carries a windscreen for wind protection.

The tech package includes a 5-inch TFT display with smartphone connectivity, riding modes, traction control, and switchable cornering-enabled ABS. KTM will continue with the controversial Demo mode for the first 1,500 km (932 miles), giving owners a taste of the optional bidirectional quickshifter and cruise control. These should not hide behind paywalls!

2027 KTM 790 Adventure Price & Availability

KTM | Francesc Montero

KTM has confirmed that the returning 790 Adventure will reach US dealers in the fall of this year at an MSRP of $11,349.

Stay tuned to TopSpeed for more details on the KTM 790 Adventure.

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