KTM 950 Adventure (2003)

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The KTM 950 Adventure (2003) is a four-stroke motorcycle with a 942cc V-twin engine that produces 98hp and 95Nm of torque. It has a constant-pressure carburetor, Denso battery ignition, and a 6-speed transmission with a chain final drive. The frame is a chromium-molybdenum tubular space frame, powder-coated, and the front suspension is a WP-Upside-down 48 Multi Adjuster with 210mm of travel. The rear suspension is a WP-PDS with hydraulic spring preload and 210mm of travel. It has front and rear disc brakes, with a 2 piston caliper for the rear and a 2 piston caliper for each of the two 300mm front discs. The motorcycle has a wheelbase of 1570 mm and a seat height of 880 mm. Its dry weight is 198 kg, and it has a fuel capacity of 22 litres. It has a top speed of 139.9 mph and a fuel consumption average of 39.8 mpg. The KTM 950 Adventure (2003) has a standing 1/4 mile time of 12.1 seconds and a top speed of 139.9 mph. It is available in two color schemes: Adventure-Silver/Black or Orange/Black, and Adventure S-Orange/Black. The motorcycle is a versatile and powerful machine, suitable for both on-road and off-road uses.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: KTM 950 Adventure

Year: 2003


Engine: Four stroke, 75 degreesV-twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Capacity: 942 cc / 57.4 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 100 x 60 mm
Cooling System: Liquid cooling
Compression Ratio: 11.5;1
Lubrication: Pressure lubrication with 2 Eaton pumps
Engine Oil: Synthetic, 15w-50
Induction: Constant-pressure carburetor 43mm
Ignition: Denso battery ignition
Spark Plug: NGK, NGK CR 8 EK
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 98 hp / 71.4 kW @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque: 95 Nm / 70.1 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm
Clutch: Adventure – Silver/Black or Orange/Black / Adventure S – Orange/Black
Transmission: 6 Speed

Final Drive: Chain, 17-42
Gear Ratio: 1st gear 35:12, 2nd gear 32:15, 3rd gear 30:18, 4th gear 27:20, 5th gear 27:2, 6th gear 26:27
Frame: Chromium-molybdenum tubular space frame, powder-coated
Front Suspension: WP-Upside-down 48 Multi Adjuster
Front Wheel Travel: 210 mm / 8.2 in
Rear Suspension: WP – PDS with hydraulic spring preload
Rear Wheel Travel: 210 mm / 8.2 in
Front Brakes: 2x 300mm discs 2 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single 240mm disc 2 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 90/90 -21
Rear Tyre: 150/70 -18
Rake: 26.6 degrees
Trail: 119 mm / 4.7 in
Dimensions: Height 950 mm / 37.4 in Width 950 mm / 37.4 in
Wheelbase: 1570 mm / 61.8 in
Seat Height: 880 mm / 34.6 in
Ground Clearance: 316 mm / 12.4 in
Dry Weight: 198 kg / 426.5 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 22 Litres / 5.8 gal
Consumption Average: 39.8 mpg

Standing 1/4 Mile: 12.1 sec / 115 mph
Top Speed: 139.9 mph / 225 km/h

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