TRAVERSE Issue 20 - October 2020 | Page 79

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Two years ago , KTM released a range of midweight Adventure Bikes inspired by the brands racing pedigree . The results were the highly successful KTM 790 Adventure lineup of bikes . The ante has been upped as the Austrian manufacturer has developed a new engine platform for the 2021 range of 890 machines .
The KTM 890 Adventure R and Adventure R Rally are anticipated to be some of the most desired bikes in their catergory , backed by a pedigree developed from the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Team . KTM says the developements cxame directly from events such as the Dakar .
Top of the range WP Pro Components ensure allaction , fully adjustable suspension while the power output of the new 4-stroke , twin , DOHC , Euro5- ready engine is boosted by an ultra-light Akrapovic silencer . The KTM 890 ADVENTURE R RALLY is a top of the range , specialised motorcycle for the hardcore Adventurer with a raft of niche details like specific chassis race settings , rally footpegs ( wider , lighter and mud-free ), straight seat , clear screen and winglets , racing graphics along with Quickshifter + and RALLY ride mode as standard .
The KTM 890 ADVENTURE R improves and accelerates the riding sensation that many came to love with the KTM 790 ADVENTURE model family . The new engine generates 105 hp and 100 Nm of torque , that is 10 hp and 12 Nm more than the bike ’ s smaller brother . The crankshaft features 20 % more rotating mass and the overall effect of the engineering around the powerplant means a more stable and consistent output , noticeable with low RPM torque . The added mass also means added cornering stability for long distance riding on the throttle . Fully adjustable WP XPLOR suspension , overhauled ABS software and new traction control algorithms are just three aspects that mold the KTM 890 ADVENTURE R as the company ’ s refined definition of an exhilarating ‘ allrounder ’.
Full international pre-order starts on November 2 , 2020 more information cxan be found at your local KTM dealer or KTM . com
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