2004 KTM 950 Adventure Photo Gallery

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The double-barrel shotgun exhaust looks the part on this dirt/street outlaw.

The KTM 950 Adventure off road ability is limited by the size of the riders cajones - and the tires.

KTM's 942cc V-Twin is a compact and lightweight powerplant that pumps out close to 100 horsepower.

These suspension units are truly burly. The rear shock spring coil is so fat it looks like it came off a truck. The suspension travel on the 950 Adventure is 9 inches, which gives a 34.6-inch seat height.

The chassis is mated to a beefy 48mm WP inverted fork up front, and a WP PDS shock with a handy hydraulic preload adjuster in the rear.

Unlike much of the KTM line-up, the bike utilizes rear suspension linkage connected to a huge aluminum swingarm.

A new twist to KTM's scheme is on the horizon and the V-Twin powerplant of the 950 Adventure is at the center of all the attention.

Unlike the rest of the KTM line, the Adventure's WP shock works through a linkage. Damping adjustments are readily accessible.

The DOT-rated Pirelli Scorpion A/Ts aren't aggressive enough to really let the Adventure do its thing in the dirt. A set of DOT knobbies are recommended for serious off-roaders.

Like many modern streetbike designs, the chrome-moly steel frame on the Adventure does not wrap completely down and around the powerplant.

The 950 Adventure isn't the prettiest bike out there - but it is functional.

The KTM Adventure 950 might not have all the amenities that a BMW is equipped with, but the Adventure will absolutely decimate the BMW in the dirt and it's about $4,000 less.

The Adventure is right at home on the pavement and proves to be an excellent performer on the street, able to dissect canyon roads with its nimble handling and strong engine.

Dirt, street, or a little bit of both, the Adventure is a solid motorcycle on any surface.

It may look like a street bike, but this finely tuned instrument is an insanely fun off-road machine.

Nearly 1000cc of acceleration over choppy terrain can cause the Adventure to go into some of the nastiest head shake this side of a '93 CBR900RR.

Cam hit 135 on the KTM Adventure at one point and he subsequently vaporized into a dust trail.

The comfortable riding position, fully adjustable suspension components, and great power delivery make it a hit.

The Adventure proved to be surprisingly competent in the dirt for such a large-displacement bike.

We love this motorcycle but fear that a fair amount of them will stay on the street most of the time, and that's a shame when you consider how good it is in the dirt.

The KTM 950 Adventure looks the part of a streetbike, but be prepared to be impressed when it's put in the dirt.