2005 KTM 950 Adventure S

Due to its longer suspension travel and therefore a 35 mm higher seat, the KTM 950 Adventure S is somewhat sportier than its sister, the KTM 950 Adventure. Its direct derivation from the rally sport and the use of high quality components make it a reliable partnerwhich has proven its qualities on any number of rallies.

CHASSIS

The suspension travel was reduced by 20 mm both front and rear to lower the seat. With 245 mm of suspension travel for the 950 Adven-ture S and 210 mm for the 950 Adventure, their seat heights could be lowered to a comfortable 895 mm and 860 mm respectively.

SEAT

A lower seat with a new contour and better foam cushioning means more comfort and better ergonomics, for the driver as well as the passenger.

FRONT WHEEL

Now featuring a 21 front wheel with a more stable rim for total ter-rain compatibility.

REAR WHEEL

The 18 rear wheel is equipped with a broader rim (4.25 instead of 4.00), which results in noticeably better handling and even more stability.

BRAKES, REAR

New brake pistons with heat protection provide even more safety, even when exposed to extreme forces.

EXHAUST

A new heat shield for the header pipe has been extended toward the back, which means more efficient protection for your legs against the exhaust heat.

SPLASH GUARDS

A new splash guard mounted in the frame triangle efficiently keeps water spray and dirt away from the airbox and electrical system.

VENTILATOR

MULTI-FUNCTION SHAFT

A new, flared drive-sprocket helps to further reduce engine noise.

CLUTCH COVER

A new clutch cover, tightened from the inside, ensures less structure-borne noise and also reduces the engine noise.

CARBURETOR

An additional electric carburetor heater keeps the carburetor from icing up when temperatures are low and the humidity is high.

VENTILATOR

A new ventilator hood draws heat away from the radiators better, conducting it outside, thereby reducing the flow of warm air toward the rider’s legs.

ENGINE – 2-cylinder, 4-stroke, V 75�

DISPLACEMENT – 942 cc

BORE / STROKE – 100/60 mm

POWER OUTPUT – 72 kW / 8000 rpm

MAX. TORQUE – 95 Nm / 6000 rpm

COMPRESSION RATIO – 11.5:1

STARTER – Electric starter

TRANSMISSION – 6-speed, claw shifted

CARBURETOR – Keihin constant pressure carburetor 43 mm

VALVE TIMING – DOHC

ENGINE LUBRICATION – Forced oil lubrication

ENGINE OIL – Motorex Power Synt 4T 10W-50

PRIMARY DRIVE – 67:35

SECONDARY DRIVE – X-Ring chain 5/8 x 5/16

COOLING SYSTEM – Liquid cooled

CLUTCH – Multi-disc wet clutch, hydraulically operated

IGNITION – Denso battery ignition

FRAME – Tubular chrome-moly space frame, powder-coated

SUBFRAME – Aluminium

HANDLEBAR – Magura aluminium, tapered

FRONT SUSPENSION – WP-USD 48 mm

REAR SUSPENSION – WP-PDS shock absorber with hydraulic spring preload

SUSPENSION TRAVEL, FRONT/REAR – 245/245 mm

FRONT BRAKE – 2 x Brembo 2-piston floating caliper, 2 x brake discs � 300mm

REAR BRAKE – Brembo single piston, floating caliper, brake disc � 240 mm


RIMS, FRONT/REAR – 2.15 x 21” / 4.25 x 18”

TYRES, FRONT/REAR – 90/90-21” – 150/70-18”

GEAR RATIO – 17:42

BATTERY – 12 Ah

SILENCER – 2 x stainless steel with catalytic converter

STEERING HEAD ANGLE – 63.4�

TRAIL – 119 mm

WHEEL BASE – 1570 mm

GROUND CLEARANCE (UNLOADED) – 296 mm

SEAT HEIGHT – 895 mm

FUEL TANK CAPACITY – approx. 22 litres

DRY WEIGHT – approx. 198 kg

KTM 950 Adventure S
KTM 950 Adventure S
KTM 950 Adventure S
KTM 950 Adventure S
KTM 950 Adventure S
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