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.