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Cycle News 2023 Issue 47 November 28

Cycle News is a weekly magazine that covers all aspects of motorcycling including Supercross, Motocross and MotoGP as well as new motorcycles

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T he U.S. market will see the all-new 2024 890 SMT. It is expected to arrive in De- cember 2023 with a $13,949 MSRP. The 890 SMT uses the LC8c, six-speed parallel-twin engine, claiming 105 horsepower at 8000 rpm. The 890 SMT uses a slightly revised version of the 890 ADV's tubular steel chassis but with slightly tighter geometry by dropping the steering rake from 26.3° to 25.8° and a 22mm reduction in wheelbase to 59.13 inches. This is despite the SMT having a longer swingarm and the shock mounted at a shallower angle, which in turn reduces the seat height from 34.6 inches to 33.8 inches. The suspension uses a WP 43mm APEX fork and shock, with compression and re - bound damping adjustment available up front and preload and rebound damping adjust on the shock, with 7.09 inches of wheel travel at both ends. Michelin supplies its PowerGP tires as standard fitment, and the brakes are dual KTM-branded four-piston radially mounted calipers clamping 320mm discs up front FIRST LOOK I 2024 KTM 890 SMT P50 2024 KTM 890 SMT

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