VOLUME 58 ISSUE 12 MARCH 23, 2021 P109
KTM says the 890
Adventure R is basically a
dirt bike (with a plate), yet
it is an excellent performer
and very comfortable on
the pavement.
WHAT'S NEW
WITH THE KTM 890
ADVENTURE R
On the surface, you could easily assume the 890 era of
KTM's Adventure legacy is simply a displacement bump
for good old fashioned fun. But, as we've seen with the
nimble Austrian plant, producing running changes is part
of the program if there's something to improve. With the
KTM 890 Adventure R, there are significant updates from
the previous 790 family. Here's everything new.
Engine
• 889cc, 90.7mm bore x
68.8mm stroke
• 13.5:1 compression
• 1mm larger intake and
exhaust valves, higher
valve spring rates and steel
springs
• Forged box three-ring
pistons, shorter piston pin,
10 grams lighter than 790
pistons. Two oil jets per
piston for cooling
• Two new balancer shafts to
compliment larger engine
performance. One in front
of crankshaft and another in
the cylinder head.
• V-shaped connecting rods
have less oscillating mass.
Top end bearing bronze
conrod instead of DLC
coated
• New high-pressure
aluminum cast horizontally
split crankcases. Weight
optimized via wall thickness
attention. Open deck
cylinders are fully integrated
• Updated Power Assist
Slipper Clutch (PASC) with
new friction plates and
increased oil flow cooling
for higher durability with
new engine
• Larger oil cooler
• Shorter shift lever travel,
improved settings of the
optional Quickshifter+,
updated gearbox with glass
beading on 4th, 5th and 6th
gear cogs
Chassis
• New, lighter subframe with
consistent strength/rigidity
• Forged aluminum steering
stem and triple clamps
• Anodized wheel hubs
instead of powder-coated
Brakes
• Stronger front brake master
cylinder piston spring and
new sealing technology
provide more accuracy
• New isolated rear brake
pistons in the caliper and
isolation plates between the
pads and piston for more
heat stability
• Stainless-steel rear-brake
hose/connection fitting
