Adventure bodywork and protection

KTM 790 Adventure fairings & bodywork

8-14 pieces · 150 min fitting · Moderate

Pick your model year

Bodywork is the most year-specific part on a motorcycle. Start from your exact year so the panels line up.

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What a complete 790 Adventure kit contains

Adventure bodywork and protection — 8-14 pieces.

  • Beak and front fender
  • Headlight surround and adjustable screen
  • Radiator shrouds and tank side panels
  • Side and tail panels
  • Sump guard / skid plate
  • Hand guards and lever protection

Material grades and price bands

Typical market bands for this class of bike in USD, not a quote for your bike. Painted kits vary most by scheme.

PartBudgetTypicalPremium
OEM panels (per panel)$120$320$900
Injection-moulded ABS kit, painted$380$620$1,100
Injection-moulded ABS kit, unpainted$260$400$700
Race bodywork (fibreglass)$450$800$1,500
Carbon fibre panels$300$900$2,600
Compression-moulded copy panels$180$300$520

OEM panels (per panel)

Factory injection-moulded ABS, factory paint code

Best forKeeping a low-mileage or resale-sensitive bike original
Trade-offA single upper fairing can cost more than a complete aftermarket kit

Injection-moulded ABS kit, painted

Pressure-injected ABS, painted and clear-coated to a scheme

Best forRebuilding a dropped street bike at sensible money
Trade-offColour match to a factory code is close, not exact

Injection-moulded ABS kit, unpainted

Raw white or black ABS, ready to prep and spray

Best forA custom scheme or a match to faded original paint
Trade-offAdd paint and labour on top — often the larger half of the bill

Race bodywork (fibreglass)

Hand-laid fibreglass, no light or indicator apertures

Best forTrack days and race classes, quick-release fasteners
Trade-offNot street legal as supplied; gelcoat needs prep before paint

Carbon fibre panels

Pre-preg or wet-lay carbon, clear lacquered twill

Best forWeight saving and appearance on selected panels
Trade-offRarely sold as a complete kit; damage is expensive to repair

Compression-moulded copy panels

Lower-pressure moulding, thicker and less consistent

Best forA cheap track hack or a bike being sold on
Trade-offExpect gaps, flexing tabs and drilling to make panels sit

Fitting notes for a adventure like this

  • Crash bars and a skid plate cost far less than the panels they protect — fit them before a trip, not after
  • Screens are the single most swapped panel on this class; height and angle change buffeting more than brand does
  • Off-road drops usually break mounting tabs before the panel itself; tab repair kits are cheaper than replacement

Before you order

  • Match the generation, not the model name — panels change at every refresh
  • Ask whether mirror, indicator and vent holes are pre-drilled for your year
  • Confirm the kit is injection-moulded, not compression-moulded, if fit matters
  • Check whether the price includes the tail, belly pan and heat shielding
  • Budget for a new fastener, clip and grommet kit at the same time
  • For a race kit, confirm the class rules allow the fastener type supplied

Torque figures for panel fasteners: motorcycle torque reference.

790 Adventure fairings by model year

Questions riders ask

How much is a full fairing kit for a KTM 790 Adventure?

A complete painted injection-moulded ABS kit typically lands between $380 and $1,100, with $620 the usual figure. Unpainted kits start lower, around $260, and factory panels bought individually can pass that for a single upper fairing.

Will fairings from another year fit my KTM 790 Adventure?

Only within the same generation. KTM 790 Adventure production runs 2019–2026, and mounting points change at each refresh, so always order against your exact model year rather than the model name.

What is included in a KTM 790 Adventure fairing kit?

8-14 pieces, covering the main panels plus the smaller trims. Fasteners, clips and grommets are often sold separately — budget for a fresh set, because original clips rarely survive removal.

Are race fairings road legal?

Generally no. Race bodywork deletes the headlight and indicator apertures and uses quick-release fasteners, which is why it is sold for track use.

Is carbon fibre worth it over ABS?

On selected panels it saves weight and looks the part, but it is rarely available as a complete kit and repairs are expensive. For a street rebuild after a drop, painted ABS is the sensible choice.

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