H ot on the heels of the new 890 Adventure mass at the crankshaft which KTM says R , KTM has announced that the 790 brings an improved feeling at low revs while Adventure will also evolve to use the new augmenting the centralised sensation and | |
890 LC8c engine . |
traction through corners . |
Expected to arrive in March or April next year , |
Seemingly responding to internet claims |
the 890 Adventure takes a more laid back |
of a weak clutch on the 790 model , the 890 |
approach to adventure than the R variant with |
Adventure also comes with a more refined |
a focus on providing an excellent platform |
and stronger clutch to cope with the boosted |
for all-roads travel rather than all-out dirt |
performance and the powerplant is also Euro5 |
domination . |
compliant so we should see it around for some |
“ With the development of the new KTM 890 |
time . |
Adventure we hit all our marks by offering an |
A new WP APEX rear shock offers greater |
upgraded machine for both road and gravel |
customisation potential through a new |
riding ”, says KTM ‘ s product manager for the |
rebound damping adjuster and an additional |
travel segment Joachim Sauer . |
hand adjuster for spring preload . The |
” With the new engine , we worked a lot on |
suspension with its 200mm of clearance |
optimising the overall performance and |
matches the rest of the chassis configuration |
feeling while out riding . The result is a big |
in placing the bike firmly between use for |
improvement in the bike ’ s rideability , better |
the tarmac and the trail , unlike its more |
stability , less gear shifting and added comfort |
adventurous R counterpart . |
for the long days on the saddle .” |
Factory fitted amenities include a full-size |
Like the higher-spec R variant , the 890 |
TFT dashboard , Cornering ABS , Motorcycle |
Adventure builds from the 790 as a base |
Traction Control and Motor Slip Regulation in |
with refinements starting with the new |
the electronics side , while an adjustable seat |
105hp / 100Nm 890cc parallel twin , updated |
and a strong yet lightweight subframe for |
WP shock and option electronics including |
pillion or baggage round out the bike . |
KTM ’ s Quickshifter + and cruise control . |
Pricing will be revealed closer to the New |
The engine features 20 % extra rotating |
Zealand arrival of the bike . |
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