VOLUME 58 ISSUE 50 DECEMBER 14, 2021 P155
SEAN'S 2021
BIKE OF THE YEAR
2021 KTM 890 ADVENTURE R
The 2021 KTM 890 Adventure R is my bike
of the year. I had one in my garage for three
months this spring and thoroughly enjoyed
exploring the dirt and paved roads around
my house in Prescott, Arizona.
You will have a difficult time finding a
more versatile or fun motorcycle. The 890
Adventure R is a blast to ride on the road
with the optional quickshifter, great brakes
and upright riding position allowing me to
ride aggressively on twisty pavement. The
suspension can be a little harsh with a bit
of small chatter on the road but that is the
tradeoff for dirt performance. The cruise
control is a great feature for long highway
sections and with well over 200 miles of
range, you can see a lot of this country in
just one sitting.
On the dirt, the 890 Adventure R is equally
impressive. The more I rode it, the more I
realized that I could push the limits on rough
terrain. The suspension is tuned perfectly
for my 165 pounds. It allows me to ride it
aggressively at both high and low speeds.
The $14,199 price tag is not cheap, but it
is well worth it in terms of performance.
