Author Topic: KTM 890 Adventure R and Adventure R Rally (Read 1839 times)

2-Stroke · « **on:** October 06, 2020, 08:57:11 pm »

This could be fun

https://thebikeshow.co.za/the-next-step-ktm-unveils-890-adventure-r-and-adventure-r-rally/

XRRX · « **Reply #1 on:** October 06, 2020, 09:29:21 pm »

Roadhawg · « **Reply #2 on:** October 06, 2020, 09:59:55 pm »

Will probably be on SA streets before the mythical T7

the_BOBNOB · « **Reply #3 on:** October 06, 2020, 10:22:42 pm »

I wonder what will replace the 890 one day

Maybe a 990

Noneking · « **Reply #4 on:** October 06, 2020, 10:26:41 pm »

Quote from: the_BOBNOB on October 06, 2020, 10:22:42 pm

I wonder what will replace the 890 one day

Maybe a 990

Probably heading back the the iconic 990 yes

dw1 · « **Reply #5 on:** October 06, 2020, 10:29:14 pm »

If only they can make it look as good as the 990.
these 790/890 are butt ugly

ETS · « **Reply #6 on:** October 07, 2020, 08:06:52 am »

Does not reaaaally make sense to me- the 890 that is

Altie7deLaan · « **Reply #7 on:** October 07, 2020, 08:13:03 am »

Quote from: 2-Stroke on October 06, 2020, 08:57:11 pm

This ~~could~~ WILL be fun

https://thebikeshow.co.za/the-next-step-ktm-unveils-890-adventure-r-and-adventure-r-rally/

Spectaitor · « **Reply #8 on:** October 07, 2020, 10:57:46 am »

Quote from: ETS on October 07, 2020, 08:06:52 am

Does not reaaaally make sense to me- the 890 that is

That's because you see the 790.
The 790 will be discontinued, just like the 1190 was - short production run and then released 1090 and 1290

I foresee a 290 adv, 490 adv, 690 Single, 890 etc. Have seen rumours about the 290 on the web

Jacobsroodt · « **Reply #9 on:** October 08, 2020, 05:16:34 pm »

More info on the 890
https://advrider.com/ktm-unveils-the-890-adventure-r-and-adventure-r-rally/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=editorial&utm_content=10_07_2020

2StrokeDan · « **Reply #10 on:** October 08, 2020, 06:02:56 pm »

One has to wonder whether a relatively small company like KTM would be able to carry parts for this staggering model line-up.

peteb · « **Reply #11 on:** October 08, 2020, 06:20:33 pm »

Apparently the standard 890 will debut in a weeks time, really really hope they give it a suspension upgrade.

Cracker · « **Reply #12 on:** October 08, 2020, 08:58:52 pm »

Quote from: 2StrokeDan on October 08, 2020, 06:02:56 pm

One has to wonder whether a relatively small company like KTM would be able to carry parts for this staggering model line-up.

Are you kidding? .................................. KTM is a massive parts company that occasionally makes a bike.

2StrokeDan · « **Reply #13 on:** October 08, 2020, 09:00:31 pm »

Quote from: Cracker on October 08, 2020, 08:58:52 pm

Quote from: 2StrokeDan on October 08, 2020, 06:02:56 pm
One has to wonder whether a relatively small company like KTM would be able to carry parts for this staggering model line-up.

Are you kidding? .................................. KTM is a massive parts company that occasionally makes a bike.

sidetrack · « **Reply #14 on:** October 09, 2020, 07:46:42 am »

Quote from: peteb on October 08, 2020, 06:20:33 pm

Apparently the standard 890 will debut in a weeks time, really really hope they give it a suspension upgrade.

Thought it was best in class and a dream to ride ?

big oil · « **Reply #15 on:** October 09, 2020, 07:50:02 am »

Another orange piece of dog shit from the Ready to Fail company. Even the 1290's have been more reliable than the plagued with issues 790 series.

Now, the 790 is worthless, literally. Who will want the little girls 790 when they can get the 890.......

Dwerg · « **Reply #16 on:** October 09, 2020, 07:53:27 am »

Quote from: sidetrack on October 09, 2020, 07:46:42 am

Quote from: peteb on October 08, 2020, 06:20:33 pm
Apparently the standard 890 will debut in a weeks time, really really hope they give it a suspension upgrade.
Thought it was best in class and a dream to ride ?

It is better than most. I personally wanted some adjustability on the suspension

m0lt3n · « **Reply #17 on:** October 09, 2020, 07:53:49 am »

Quote from: sidetrack on October 09, 2020, 07:46:42 am

Quote from: peteb on October 08, 2020, 06:20:33 pm
Apparently the standard 890 will debut in a weeks time, really really hope they give it a suspension upgrade.
Thought it was best in class and a dream to ride ?

Its easy to be best in class when there is only one other bike in the class....

big oil · « **Reply #18 on:** October 09, 2020, 07:57:41 am »

If one wants a bike with suspension, one does not buy a bike with suspension components from White Power B.V.

The only thing I like about their junk is the name.

peteb · « **Reply #19 on:** October 09, 2020, 08:45:52 am »

Quote from: Dwerg on October 09, 2020, 07:53:27 am

Quote from: sidetrack on October 09, 2020, 07:46:42 am
Quote from: peteb on October 08, 2020, 06:20:33 pm
Apparently the standard 890 will debut in a weeks time, really really hope they give it a suspension upgrade.
Thought it was best in class and a dream to ride ?

It is better than most. I personally wanted some adjustability on the suspension

Don't know who said it was best in class (link?) but certainly wasn't me. The suspension has been it's biggest drawback, give it some adjustability and it would have tempted me when it first came out. Goodness even the 390 has more adjustments. And yes I could've got the R and shortened the suspension (I want the bike for my vrou to join me, and the R is just a bit tall for that, and the pillion seat not so nice) but I have plastic bikes for that. The 890 standard with decent legs would be a good fit.
And yes I could wait for the Norden (which will be in between the R and Standard in terms of height/travel) but its too long away to be released, only end 2021 is a long wait. Pity, prefer the styling.
So KTM put some proper forks and shock on the standard and you've got a sale.