What is the actual weight of my bike?

BaronVonDarrin · 04-05-2012, 12:42 PM

This may seem like a newbish question but I have seen reports and specs listed all over the internet ranging from 436 lbs all the way to 500+ lbs. I realize I have to account for my rack and crash bars, but throwing that aside, what is the ACTUAL weight of the ktm adventure? Wet/dry?

Sumi · 04-05-2012, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by BaronVonDarrin

This may seem like a newbish question but I have seen reports and specs listed all over the internet ranging from 436 lbs all the way to 500+ lbs. I realize I have to account for my rack and crash bars, but throwing that aside, what is the ACTUAL weight of the ktm adventure? Wet/dry?

454.7 lbs dry. It's in the owners manual:)

BaronVonDarrin · 04-05-2012, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Sumi

454.7 lbs dry. It's in the owners manual:)

Which I do not have unfortunately. Bought used.

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Originally Posted by woodchuckexc

Crash bars, luggage rack, gas , oil,tool kit etc. Don't plan on riding her under 500 lbs.

Dang, didnt realize I was that heavy... :/
690 R is looking more attractive everyday...

Pistolero · 04-05-2012, 03:02 PM

Dang, didnt realize I was that heavy... :/
690 R is looking more attractive everyday...[/QUOTE]

Just gas it and hang on

... I'm still looking for where she hides that poundage every time I get on the big ole girl

Alleycatdad · 04-05-2012, 04:26 PM

Drop 'er in the mud, you'll figure it out....

S

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Originally Posted by Pistolero

Dang, didnt realize I was that heavy... :/
690 R is looking more attractive everyday...

Just gas it and hang on

... I'm still looking for where she hides that poundage every time I get on the big ole girl

[/QUOTE]

Cyclops Motorsports · 04-05-2012, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Alleycatdad

Drop 'er in the mud, you'll figure it out....

S

/QUOTE]

You can say that again

, But when they are upright they are the best in the land. No 690 would do.

Motorfiets · 04-05-2012, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Pistolero

Dang, didnt realize I was that heavy... :/
690 R is looking more attractive everyday...

Just gas it and hang on

... I'm still looking for where she hides that poundage every time I get on the big ole girl

[/QUOTE]

told ya.....

hey CJ how heavy is the AWD bike?

or how heavy is this one?

Geek · 04-09-2012, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Motorfiets

That is a neat photo. If you ever meet the photographer who took it.. you should buy him a beer.

cjracer · 04-19-2012, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Motorfiets

Just gas it and hang on

... I'm still looking for where she hides that poundage every time I get on the big ole girl

told ya.....

hey CJ how heavy is the AWD bike?

or how heavy is this one?

[/QUOTE]

Those are both the same bikes, just different tanks. I sure like the Moab Pic.

Last time I put them on the scales, Trail trim - tank bags, spares, winch, AWD and about 4 gallons of fuel it was around 550. Not bad at all in my mind for what it can do.

The Alum tanks are lighter than the Aqualine tanks.

I'll pull the extras off later today when I'm in the shop and put it on the scales and try and get a "LESS GEAR" weight.

I have 2 of these and they have come in very handy over the years.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-400Lbs-0...item2562ba74fa

It's interesting to see how front and rear weight setup is from bike to bike when you can put the full bike on 2 scales.

jnberr0 · 04-21-2012, 05:42 AM

Keep in mind too that the 990's with ABS have obviously added some weight to the equation. My stock 990 Dakar with about 3 gallons weighed in around 525 lbs. A 2-1 exhaust and a lighter battery should get me back close to 500. That's pretty darn close to what my old 950 weighed (without crash bars but with Gobi racks).

I've also got a Triumph Tiger 800XC loaner in my garage right (perk of my job

), and it's supposedly 475-ish wet. But honestly, the KTM carries its weight so much lower and better, it's pretty noticeable. Not that the Tiger is a bad bike (I really, really like it), but just agreeing with others who have pointed out how well the big orange bike carries itself, when upright at least.

scottrnelson · 04-05-2012, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by BaronVonDarrin

Which I do not have unfortunately. Bought used.

You can get a PDF copy of your owner's manual at:

http://www.ktm950.info/how/owners_ma...s_manuals.html

You can get them at the official KTM site too, but the other one is easier.

woodchuckexc · 04-05-2012, 12:52 PM

Crash bars, luggage rack, gas , oil,tool kit etc. Don't plan on riding her under 500 lbs.

Geek · 04-05-2012, 01:30 PM

536 lbs.

(we're playing "guess my" weight right?).

Get a couple of bathroom scales and roll 'er up.

Torquemada · 04-05-2012, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Geek

536 lbs.

(we're playing "guess my" weight right?).

Get a couple of bathroom scales and roll 'er up.

"Take a chance and win some crap!"

The Jerk (1979): Weight Guessing
http://www.metacafe.com/watch/an-TED...ight_guessing/

yurdakulm · 04-05-2012, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Geek

536 lbs.

(we're playing "guess my" weight right?).

Get a couple of bathroom scales and roll 'er up.

2008 Adventure, fuel topped, with KTM crashbars, Gobi side & topcase brackets, few tools and double tire irons under the seat.

Read 254,5 kg (561lbs) and without 9,5 kg (21 lbs) plank, beast is 245 kg (540 lbs).
Quite close Geek

04-05-2012, 12:42 PM	#1
BaronVonDarrin ^OP Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2011 Location: Philadelphia, and at times Western Maryland Oddometer: 382	What is the actual weight of my bike? This may seem like a newbish question but I have seen reports and specs listed all over the internet ranging from 436 lbs all the way to 500+ lbs. I realize I have to account for my rack and crash bars, but throwing that aside, what is the ACTUAL weight of the ktm adventure? Wet/dry? __________________ "I have no idea what I am doing... yet" - me Husqvarna 2011 te630

04-21-2012, 05:42 AM	#10
jnberr0 Priller Pilot Joined: Jul 2005 Oddometer: 388	Keep in mind too that the 990's with ABS have obviously added some weight to the equation. My stock 990 Dakar with about 3 gallons weighed in around 525 lbs. A 2-1 exhaust and a lighter battery should get me back close to 500. That's pretty darn close to what my old 950 weighed (without crash bars but with Gobi racks). I've also got a Triumph Tiger 800XC loaner in my garage right (perk of my job), and it's supposedly 475-ish wet. But honestly, the KTM carries its weight so much lower and better, it's pretty noticeable. Not that the Tiger is a bad bike (I really, really like it), but just agreeing with others who have pointed out how well the big orange bike carries itself, when upright at least.

04-05-2012, 01:30 PM	#13
Geek oot & aboot Joined: Jun 2003 Location: Colorado Oddometer: 26,154	536 lbs. (we're playing "guess my" weight right?). Get a couple of bathroom scales and roll 'er up. __________________ www.motogeek.com

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Pistolero W. F. O. Joined: Mar 2011 Location: TN Oddometer: 566	Dang, didnt realize I was that heavy... :/ 690 R is looking more attractive everyday...[/QUOTE] Just gas it and hang on ... I'm still looking for where she hides that poundage every time I get on the big ole girl

04-05-2012, 12:52 PM	#12
woodchuckexc Studly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2008 Location: Pacifica Ca. Oddometer: 693	Crash bars, luggage rack, gas , oil,tool kit etc. Don't plan on riding her under 500 lbs.