KTM 890 SMT vs Yamaha Niken: specs compared
Side-by-side specs of the KTM 890 SMT (2026-present) and the Yamaha Niken (2023-2024), using the latest model year of each.
Key differences
- Power: KTM 890 SMT 103.6 hp, Yamaha Niken 114 hp.
- Torque: KTM 890 SMT 100 Nm, Yamaha Niken 90.7 Nm.
- Weight: KTM 890 SMT 194 kg, Yamaha Niken 270 kg.
Key figures
Power hp
- KTM 890 SMT (2026-present)103.6
- Yamaha Niken (2023-2024)114 (best)
Torque Nm
- KTM 890 SMT (2026-present)100 (best)
- Yamaha Niken (2023-2024)90.7
Weight kg
- KTM 890 SMT (2026-present)194 (best)
- Yamaha Niken (2023-2024)270
Full specs
| Specification |  2026-present Remove |  2023-2024 · GT Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Touring | Touring |
| Years | 2026-present | 2023-2024 |
| Engine | two-cylinder online , 4 strokes Injection Ø 46 mm Cooling system : liquid 2 ACT 4 valves per cylinder 889 cc 105 ch (103.60 hp) to 8,000 rpm 10.20 mkg (100 Nm) to 6,500 rpm | 890cc liquid-cooled inline-3 (updated CP3), DOHC, Euro 5, longer-stroke bottom end, ride-by-wire throttle |
| Cylinders | 2 | 3 |
| Displacement | 889 cc | 890 cc |
| Power | 103.6 hp @ 8,000 rpm | 114 hp @ 10,000 rpmBest |
| Torque | 100 Nm @ 6,500 rpmBest | 90.7 Nm @ 7,000 rpm |
| Transmission | 6 stage gearbox , manual - optional shifter Secondary by chain | 6-speed manual, chain final drive, assist & slipper clutch |
| Final drive | chain | chain |
| Weight | 194 kg (wet)Best | 270 kg (wet) |
| Seat height | 860 mm | 825 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 15.8 L | 18 LBest |
| Front suspension | Inverted telehydraulic fork Ø 43 mm, Wheel travel : 180 mm (7.09 in) Compression and rebound adjustment | Leaning Multi-Wheel (LMW) parallelogram front end; each side uses a 43mm upside-down fork leg (adjustable preload/rebound) plus a secondary 41mm stabilizer leg |
| Rear suspension | Single shock absorber, Wheel travel : 180 mm (7.09 in) Preload and rebound adjustment | Single shock on new aluminum-linkage twin-sided swingarm (Yamaha states ~236g unsprung weight saving vs prior steel linkage), adjustable preload and rebound damping |
| Brake system | Not available | ABS standard; each of the 3 wheels has its own rotation sensor and independently controlled brake |
| Front brake | 2 J.Juan discs Ø 320 mm (12.6 in), radial mounting, 4-piston caliper | Dual hydraulic discs, 298mm (one disc per front wheel) |
| Rear brake | 1 J.Juan disc Ø 260 mm (10.24 in), 2-piston caliper | Single hydraulic disc, 282mm |
| Front tire | 120/70-17 | 120/70-15 (Bridgestone Battlax Adventure A41, radial) |
| Rear tire | 180/55-17 | 190/55-17 |
| Quickshifter | Not available | Yes |
| Launch price | Not available | GBP 16,210 (UK) |