KTM 890 Adventure

The KTM 890 Adventure R has been spotted on Indian soil for the first time. Check out all the details here.

The 890 Adventure R was launched globally in September 2022 and is aesthetically inspired by the KTM 450 Rally. It gets a redesigned bodywork with a new fairing, fuel tank and underbody cowling, to improve aerodynamics and ergonomics. It also gets a lower windshield, high front fender, single-piece seat, and engine protector.

The 890 Adventure R is powered by a 889cc parallel-twin mill producing 105PS and 100Nm. Underpinnings include a fully adjustable 48mm WP XPLOR USD fork and WP XPLOR PDS monoshock. It gets 21-inch front and 18-inch rear wire-spoke rims wrapped in tubeless Continental TKC 80 rubber.

The 890 Adventure R features a five-inch colour TFT display with USB-C port along with turn-by-turn navigation, music control and incoming call alerts. It is also decked with electronic rider aids like Offroad ABS, Cornering ABS and ride modes like Off Road and Rally. The Motorcycle Traction Control (MTC) unit is paired to a 6D sensor, while the bike gets a Demo Mode which allows riders to test out all the tech during the first 1,500km. At the end of that period, buyers can then decide which features they want to keep and pay for them.

If launched in India, the KTM 890 Adventure R will go up against the Triumph Tiger 900, Ducati Multistrada V2 S and BMW F 850 GS Adventure.

A comprehensively updated KTM 890 Adventure has been spotted testing overseas with updated bodywork and revised fuel tanks. It is likely that there could be a considerable change in weight distribution on this updated model. An official global unveil is expected in mid-2021 before an India launch by the end of the year. More details are available here.