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RIDE REVIEW I 2023 KTM 890 ADVENTURE P72 whether they have the power to order up the weather they want or not, do seem to have the new 890 Adventure perfectly dialed in for whatever you want to do or wherever you want to go. As we followed Giacomo back to the hotel on fast, twist- ing tarmac, we were having a ball, proof that the 890 Adventure is a weapon on the street as well. It has a sporty and ag- ile feel and is comfortable enough to ride all day. Off-road, Giacomo showed us exactly what the base model 2023 KTM 890 Adventure was capable of—and he showed it off on some super steep and technical terrain that none of us were even willing to try. It got me thinking; the fact that the people designing and bring- ing the KTM product line to market are such incredible riders and enthusiasts themselves says a lot about this compa- ny and certainly speaks to why they have been so dominant in the off-road market over the past few decades. The 890 Adventure should certainly be at the top of the list for anyone in the market for a middleweight adventure bike. Even with its shortened stance (compared to its taller brother), it will do everything—and more than most of us will ever have the talent or skill to con- quer. And all while most riders can easily place both feet firmly on the ground. Sure, the R has more ground clearance, 10.4 vs. 9.2 inches, and WP Xplor PDS forks versus the Apex, but other than that, they're the same motorcycle. So, let's all start taking the 890 R's little brother more seriously. It's proven its case. Pricing is still pending, but KTM expects units in U.S. dealerships by the end of January 2023. By the way, the 790, which we're sure you've heard about by now, is not coming to the U.S. market. CN SPECIFICATIONS 2023 KTM 890 ADVENTURE ENGINE: Parallel twin, 4-stroke VALVETRAIN: DOHC, 8-valve DISPLACEMENT: 889cc BORE X STROKE: 90.7 x 68.8mm COOLING SYSTEM: Liquid MAX POWER (CLAIMED): 105 horsepower @ 8000 rpm MAX TORQUE (CLAIMED): 74 ft-lbs @ 6500 rpm FUELING: 46mm DKK Dell'Orto throttle bodies w/ Bosch EMS CLUTCH: Wet multiplate w/assist, slipper, PASC TRANSMISSION: 6-speed FINAL DRIVE: Chain FRAME: Chromoly trellis w/stressed-member engine; chromoly subframe HANDLEBARS: Tapered aluminum FRONT SUSPENSION: Fully adjustable WP Apex 43mm inverted fork REAR SUSPENSION: Linkage-less fully adjustable WP Apex piggyback shock FRONT-WHEEL TRAVEL: 7.9 in. REAR-WHEEL TRAVEL: 7.9 in. WHEELS: Wire spokes FRONT WHEEL: 21 x 2.50 in. REAR WHEEL: 18 x 4.50 in. TIRES: Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR FRONT TIRE: 90/90 x 21 in. REAR TIRE: 150/70 x 18 in. FRONT BRAKE: 320mm discs w/Brembo 4-piston calipers REAR BRAKE: 260mm disc w/Brembo caliper Wheelbase:59.4 in. SEAT HEIGHT: 33.8 in. FUEL CAPACITY: 5.3 gal. WEIGHT (CURB, CLAIMED): 473 lbs.