KTM 890 Adventure Archives

FIRST LOOK: 2023 KTM 890 Adventure

KTM brings new updates to the 890 Adventure for 2023, focusing on comfort, adjustability and fresh graphics.

KTM 890 Adventure updated with new features for 2023.
The middleweight adventure bike now equipped with a new front windscreen inspired by the KTM 450 Rally.

The KTM 890 Adventure has been known for its off-road prowess since its introduction in 2021, replacing the 790 Adventure.

However, for 2023 it gets a refresh from the Austrian factory.

Firstly, the 2023 890 Adventure gets a new and reinforced front fairing which KTM claimed is explicitly designed to carry a larger GPS device.

In addition, the saddle can now be adjusted to a lower setting, 825mm to be exact and can even get down to 800mm with a seat-lowering kit. That said, shorter riders can now enjoy the 890 Adventure to the fullest.

Meanwhile, the WP 43mm Apex forks now come with rebound and compression adjustability that can be adjusted easily from the top caps.

KTM also revised the rear shock to meet the adventure-riding demand.

KTM also updated the electronic package with a new ABS, which is now linked with the riding modes—as such, turning on the ‘Off-Road’ or ‘Rally’ mode will automatically engage the ‘Off-Road ABS’ settings.

Other notable improvements for 2023 include a new screen inspired by the 450 Rally, which offers better protection from road debris and improves aerodynamics. Also new on the 2023 890 Adventure includes a new aluminium engine guard and a tank protector.

2023 KTM 890 Adventure R Updated With Fully-Adjustable Suspension

Ensuring the KTM 890 Adventure R remains to be the most capable motorcycle, the house of Mattighofen has introduced a host of technical and electronic updates for 2023.

2023 KTM 890 Adventure R now features serious off-road capabilities.
Latest upgrade include fully-adjustable suspension and revised bodywork.

Coming in new for 2023, the KTM 890 Adventure R now gets the fully-adjustable WP XPLOR forks and WP XPLOR PDS rear shock inspired by the firm’s Dakar Rally beast, the KTM 450 Rally.

Thanks to redesigned bodywork, the KTM 890 Adventure R features new fairing, revised fuel tank and cowling to boost the bike’s aerodynamic and ergonomics.

In addition, KTM also fitted the 890 Adventure R with a shorter windshield, higher front fender and engine protector.

Electronically, the middleweight dual-purpose motorcycle now features a new 5-inch TFT instrument cluster that include turn-by-turn navigation and coloured pictograms.

Also new on the 2023 model is a new Offroad ABS setting and the optional Rally Mode.

According to KTM, owners can also have a taste of Demo Mode, which allows riders to experienced all the specs and options for the frist 1,500km before deciding which pack to acquire.

Nevertheless, the KTM 890 Adventure R continue to pumps out 105hp @ 8,000rpm and 100Nm @ 6,500rpm from its 889cc parallel-twin, 4-stroke 8-valve powertrain.

KTM 890 Duke R And 890 Adventure Lands In Malaysia – From RM75,800

KTM Malaysia has officially launched the new KTM 890 Duke R and 890 Adventure for the local market.

The KTM 890 Duke R and 890 Adventure gets a host of upgrades.
Both motorcycle features moden electronic package and the same 890cc parallel-twin engine.

KTM 890 Adventure – RM96,800

The new motorcycle made its global appearance when the world was in the midst of Covid-19 madness back in October 2020.

At the time, KTM unveiled the 890 Adventure and the 890 Adventure R Rally but only the former is available for our market, for now.

Nevertheless, the KTM 890 Adventure runs the 889cc parallel-twin engine which has significant upgrades from the previous 790 generation. They’ve also upgraded other things like traction control, ABS, and electronics to make them more ‘wholesome’ for everyday riding.

They’re also coming in hot with a new set of fully adjustable WP XPLOR 48mm front forks while the rear is handled with the WP XPLOR PDS unit. This combo offers separate compression settings for low and high speeds, so you don’t have to mess with it too much once you get off the highway and onto the dirt.

KTM 890 Duke R – RM75,800

Also joining the Malaysian market is the new KTM 890 Duke R retailed at RM75,800.

As usual, the 890 Duke R offers a weird yet perfect contrast of colours, which only KTM can deliver.

First introduced in 2020, the KTM 890 Duke R continue to be the undisputed champion of the middleweight naked bike category.

Underneath the fancy paint sit s the famous 890cc parallel-twin engine that boasts an impressive 121hp and 99Nm.

The KTM 890 Duke R remains a no-nonsense middleweight naked bike, equally capable of tackling twisty corners on normal roads as it is on the racetrack.

Dubbed The Super Scalpel due to its lightning-fast steering geometry, the KTM 890 Duke R continue to feature a tubular steel chassis and adjustable WP Apex suspension.

Also available on the 890 Duke R is a pair of
Brembo Stylema callipers with 320mm front disc, and adjustable Brembo MCS master cylinder to counteract the enormous power.

The 890 Duke R also features a host of electronics wizardly, which includes:

Cornering ABS
Cornering MTC (traction control)
6D lean-angle sensor (roll, pitch & yaw)
Riding mode (Rain/Street/Sport and Track)
9-levels adjustable traction control slop
anti-wheelie
throttle control settings

As always, a full range of KTM PowerParts has been developed to allow owners to personalize the 890 Duke R accordingly.

Generasi Baharu KTM 890 Adventure Dikesan

KTM bakal memperkenalkan generasi ketiga KTM 890 Adventure selepas model prototaipnya dikesan menjalani ujian baru-baru ini.

Model 790 Adventure membuat kemunculan pertama pada tahun 2019, sebelum KTM memperkenalkan 790 Adventure R dengan spesifikasi lebih tinggi pada tahun berikutnya.

Firma Austria itu kemudian menggantikan 790 dengan 890 Adventure dan 890 Adventure R pada tahun 2021, dimana enjinnya lebih berkuasa namun tidak melupakan gaya asal motosikal.

Selain itu, 890 Adventure juga akan mendapat kemas kini reka bentuk yang sepatutnya bagi tahun 2023, seperti yang disahkan oleh ‘spy shot’ yang kini berlegar di internet.

Perkongsian gambar itu telah mengesahkan bahawa 890 Adventure baharu ini mempunyai gaya yang sama seperti model terdahulu terutamanya di bahagian hadapan sehinggalah ke ruang tangki tambahan kiri dan kanan di bahagian belakang motosikal.

Melihat di bahagian sisinya pula, terdapat ‘plate bash’ dengan gabungan plastik dan aloi yang memanjang berfungsi untuk melindungi ekzos, berbeza dengan varian R yang mendapat ‘plate bash’ jenis aluminium.

KTM cuba mengekalkan reka bentuk lampu depan yang asal pada model 2023 ini, namun dengan sedikit perubahan pada cermin hadapan yang direka memanjang dari sisi dan ke atas.

Model baharu 890 Adventure ini mengekalkan roda hadapan bersaiz 21-inci dan roda belakang 18-inci, dipadankan bersama dengan ‘high-mounted’ fender sama seperti yang terdapat pada varian R.

KTM 890 Adventure datang dengan sistem suspensi WP Apex yang sama seperti model asas, manakala model R mempunyai kit WP Xplor dengan spesifikasi lebih tinggi.

Kesemua varian akan dijana dengan enjin LC8 890cc parallel-twin.

Redesign KTM 890 Adventure Spotted Testing

KTM will soon unveil its third generation of the parallel-twin Adventure model soon after the redesign KTM 890 Adventure recently spotted testing.

First came out as the 790 Adventure in 2019, KTM later spawned the higher-spec 790 Adventure R the following year.

The Austrian firm later replaced the 790 with the up-engined 890 Adventure and 890 Adventure R in 2021, maintaining the same original styling.

However, the 890 Adventure will finally get the design update it deserved for 2023, as confirmed by the latest spy shot photos.

The photos have also confirmed that KTM is adding a road-biased version that will sit alongside the standard 890 Adventure and 890 Adventure R.

While the styling looks similar, the new model has side panels that connect the nose to the distinctive fuel tank with two side-mounted tank sections that go all the way down on the flanks.

On the new 890 Adventure, the bash plate looks more significant with a combination of plastic and alloy that extends around the front to protect the exhaust, while the R variant gets an all aluminium bash plate.

KTM retains the same headlamp design on the 2023 model but with a redesigned windshield that extends to the side and upward.

We assume that the road-biased 890 Adventure will feature a lower windscreen than the standard R model.

The base model also retains the 21-inch front and 18-inch rear wheel but gains the same high-mounted fender that was previously reserved for the R variant.

According to reports, the road-biased 890 Adventure allows the standard model to gain a more off-road look, previously available only on the R model.

The new variant will also get the same WP Apex suspension treatment as the base model, while the R model has a higher-spec WP Xplor kit.

Nonetheless, all three ranges will continue to use the same LC8 890cc parallel-twin engine instead of the widely rumoured 990cc.

The new engine will likely appear first on a newly designed 990 Duke that is already caught doing some testing in Europe.

(Source: CycleWorld)

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