Mechanically, the new 890 Adventure R gets a 43mm WP Xplor fork and WP Xplor PDS rear shock. Both are now fully adjustable, with retuned settings for better off-road performance. It’s a little surprising to see the lack of a shock linkage, but KTM must believe everything works well enough without one. For as much as KTM touts the 890 15. Location: Colorado. Just came the bike show. The 2016 has a heat deflector. It looks like a plastic part the starts behind the radiator and ends by your leg. Talked to the KTM rep who said it dumps the radiator heat downward and vents cool air across the rear of the engine. Quinn Cody, a decorated off-road racer turned KTM R&D rider, provided input on the suspension and handling of the 390 Adventure, which resulted in WP Apex suspension that exceeds expectations. Looking to give into motos and purchase a new 390 Adventure, as my first ever bike. When I spoke with the local leader he said that the new 2022 will be available this month. So is the upgrade worth it? Price difference is like $1k when compared to 2021. Can't to hear you through on this and your experience using this bike. And the Versys does 100kmph at just under 5K and 120kmph at just under 6K RPM. There are ancillary advantages too. The 390 engine is notoriously lacking in low-end torque, which isn’t much of a problem riding on the highways, but if you are intending to ride in the mountain/twisties, the that lack really comes across. MSR on the 790 adventure is tied to the rear ABS. MSR is only on on if he ABS is ABS fully on. MSR is disabled in ABS offroad mode, and when the ABS is completely off. There is a message on the display when switching away from full ABS saying “MSR is off”. Now you know what this message means. The 890 Adventure R utilizes KTM’s updated LC8c 889cc DOHC parallel-twin engine that is also seen in the impressive 890 Duke R, said to produce more horsepower and torque than its predecessor Yes, I used the Hyperpro lowering spring kit (sold through Touratech) last season. I would say it lowered the bike very close to the stated 30mm. My bike is the R model. With the preload set near minimum on the shock, the bike had very good cornering manners. Initially I did not shorten the kickstand but did so late summer. Personally, I’d wait to see if KTM came out with a 2022. The 790 will be way cheaper then if you can find one. For people with 890s, I seem to remember that the options for turning ABS and/or TC were different? Published on 09.16.2022. KTM just unveiled an updated version of the 890 Adventure R for 2023, featuring a host of upgrades that include rally-inspired changes designed to boost its dirt prowess and versatility. The new model was launched today at the KTM Adventure Rally in Idaho among a crowd of journalists and adventurers from all over the world. 6NWyrT.