| General |
| Year | 2017 | 2026 |
| Make Model | KTM 1090 Adventure R | CFMoto 1000 MT-X |
| Dimensions |
| Seat Height | 890 mm / 35.0 in | 871 mm / 34.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 1580 mm / 62.2 in | 1524 mm / 60 in |
| Ground Clearance | 250 mm / 9.8 in | - |
| Weights & Capacities |
| Wet Weight (kg) | - | 222 |
| Dry Weight (kg) | 207 | - |
| Dry Weight | 207 kg / 456.4 lbs | - |
| Fuel Capacity | 23 Litres / 6.08 gal | 22.5 Litres / 5.9 US gal |
| Wet Weight | - | 222 kg / 489.4 lbs |
| Performance |
| Max Power | 125 hp / 91.2 kW @ 8500 rpm | 82.8 kW / 111 hp @ 8500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 109 Nm / 80.4 lb.-ft. @ 6500 rpm | 100.9 Nm / 77.4 lb-ft @626-speed 50 rpm |
| Engine |
| Displacement | 1050 cc / 64.0 cu-in | 946 cc / cu-in |
| Engine Detail | Four stroke, 75°V-twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder |
| Bore x Stroke | 103 x 63 mm | 95.2 x 70.4 mm |
| Compression Ratio | - | 13.5:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooling system, continuous circulation of cooling liquid with water pump | Liquid cooled |
| Fuel Induction | EFI, ride by wire | Bosch EFI |
| Ignition | Keihin EMS with RBW, twin ignition | Electronic |
| Lubrication | Forced oil lubrication with 3 rotor pumps | Pressure lubrication with two oil pumps |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Drivetrain |
| Clutch | PASC (TM) slipper clutch, hydraulically actuated | Wet multi-plate |
| Final Drive | Chain X-Ring 5/8 x 5/16″ | Chain |
| Primary Drive Ratios | 40:76 | - |
| Secondary Drive Ratio | 17:42 | - |
| Transmission / Drive | 6 Speed | 6-speed CF-SC slipper clutch |
| Chassis |
| Frame Type | Chromium-Molybdenum steel trellis frame, powder coated | Tubular steel, aluminum swingarm |
| Suspension - Front | 48mm WP Suspension Up Side Down | KYB, φ48 upside down suspension, preload, compression and damping adjustable |
| Suspension - Rear | WP-PDS Monoshock | KYB, multi-link rear suspension, preload, compression and rebound adjustable |
| Rake | 26.0° | - |
| Steering Head Angle | 64° | - |
| Trail | 119.8 mm / 4.72 in. | - |
| Wheel Travel - Front | 220 mm / 8.7 in | 229 mm / 9 in |
| Wheel Travel - Rear | 220 mm / 8.7 in | 229 mm / 9 in |
| Electrical Systems |
| Instrumentation | - | 8-inch curved TFT display, CFMOTO Ride App connectivity |
| Wheels & Brakes |
| Brakes - Front | 2x 320mm discs 4 piston calipers | 2 x Φ320mm, four-piston caliper, Brembo |
| Brakes - Rear | Single 267mm disc 2 piston caliper | Φ240mm single disc, single-piston caliper, Brembo |
| ABS | Bosch 9M+ Two-channel ABS (incl. offroad mode, disengageable) | BOSCH dual-channel ABS (rear ABS switchable) |
| Tyres - Front | 90/90 R21 Continental TKC 80 Twinduro | 90/90 R21 CST |
| Tyres - Rear | 150/70 R18 Continental TKC 80 Twinduro | 150/70 R18 CST |
| Wheels | - | Wire-spoked rims |