KTMadventure

890 Adventure R

889 cc / 105 hp / 215 kg / 2025

KTM 890 Adventure R 2025

The rally-bred benchmark for riders who actually leave the tarmac.

64.1/ 100

Scored within adventure, methodology here

€15,499

list price

power: 105 hp
wet weight: 215 kg
tank range: 435 km

The short version

The 890 Adventure R remains the offroad reference of the middleweight adventure class: 240 mm of fully adjustable XPLOR travel, a low-slung 20 litre tank that keeps mass off the steering and a 105 hp twin with rally-grade electronics. It asks a premium over the Tenere and justifies it with hardware.

Where it wins

Fully adjustable WP XPLOR suspension with 240 mm of travel
Low-slung tank design keeps weight where offroad riders want it
105 hp with cornering, offroad and optional rally electronics

Where it loses

Costs several thousand more than its Japanese rival
Rally-flat seat splits opinion for long road stints

Score breakdown

Engine and performance

18.8 / 25

Handling and chassis

12.0 / 20

Value

8.5 / 20

Practicality

9.9 / 15

Technology

8.8 / 10

Reliability and ownership

6.1 / 10

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Full specs

Full specifications: KTM 890 Adventure R
Engine
Engine	LC8c parallel twin, liquid cooled, DOHC
Displacement	889 cc
Power	105 hp at 8,000 rpm
Torque	100 Nm at 6,500 rpm
Power to weight	0.49 hp/kg
Chassis
Wet weight	215 kg
Front suspension	WP XPLOR 48 mm, 240 mm
Front adjustability	Fully adjustable
Rear suspension	WP XPLOR PDS monoshock, 240 mm
Rear adjustability	Fully adjustable
Front brake	320 mm, radial 4-piston
ABS	Cornering ABS
Dimensions
Seat height	880 mm
Wheelbase	1528 mm
Fuel capacity	20 L
Claimed consumption	4.6 L/100 km
Fuel range	435 km
Ownership
Price	€15,499
Service interval	15,000 km
Valve check	30,000 km
Warranty	2 years
Equipment
Dash	TFT
Ride modes	Yes
Traction control	Yes
Quickshifter	Optional
Cruise control	Optional
Connectivity	Yes

Full maintenance guide: schedule, intervals and costs

Compare the 890 Adventure R

KTM 890 Adventure RvsYamaha Tenere 700

105 hp vs 73 hp / 215 kg vs 208 kg

KTM 890 Adventure RvsRoyal Enfield Himalayan 450

105 hp vs 40 hp / 215 kg vs 196 kg

KTM 390 Adventure RvsKTM 890 Adventure R

45 hp vs 105 hp / 176 kg vs 215 kg

Parts and upgrades for the 890 Adventure R

Upgrades owners actually fit, at typical retail prices. Shop links are affiliate links: buying through them supports the site and costs you nothing extra.

KTM PowerParts

Performance

Quickshifter+

Unlocks the shifter hardware already fitted to the bike.

€429typical price

KTM PowerParts

Protection

Crash Bars

Steel hoops around the tank shells, mandatory for real offroad use.

€349typical price

Barkbusters

Protection

VPS Handguards

Aluminium backbone guards that survive real crashes, not just wind.

€129typical price

KTM PowerParts

Ergonomics

Rally Footpegs

Wider platform for standing riding, sharper teeth for wet boots.

€149typical price

Kriega

Luggage

OS-Base Soft Luggage Platform

Rackless soft luggage mounting that survives crashes panniers do not.

€189typical price