KTM 890 Adventure R: specs and comparison
KTM 890 Adventure R (Adventure, since 2021): 889 cc engine, 77 kW / 105 hp, 215 kg (with fluids), seat height 880 mm. Licence: A only.
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KTM 890 Adventure Rsince 2021 · 889 cm³ · 77 kW
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Specs
Version since 2021
| Years | since 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | Adventure |
| Licence | A only |
| Engine | 889 cm³, 2 cyl. |
| Power | 77 kW / 105 hp |
| Weight | 215 kg (with fluids) |
| Seat height | 880 mm |
| ABS | ABS |
| Drive / gearbox | chain, manual |
| Tank | 20 l |
| Fuel use | 5.2 l/100 km |
| Range on one tank | 330 km |
| New price (official list, DE) | £13,300 |
| Used price (estimate) | £9,600 - £12,800 |
Why it's worth it
- Handles gravel and light off-road
- Good quality suspension
- Modern electronics (rider modes, traction control)
- Small screen - shields mainly the chest
Weak points
- Expensive parts
- Tall seat: 850 mm or more - see "Will your feet reach the ground?"
What to check on a used one
- Service history: stamps and invoices
- Crash damage: bar ends, levers, footpegs, scratched covers
- Frame and subframe: cracks after off-road use
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Questions
Is the KTM 890 Adventure R A2-legal?
No: 77 kW is over 70 kW, so it cannot be restricted for A2. It needs a full A licence.
What is the seat height of the KTM 890 Adventure R?
880 mm. Whether you reach the ground also depends on the seat width: the finder estimates it from your height and inseam.
How much does the KTM 890 Adventure R weigh?
215 kg (with fluids).
What is the fuel use and range of the KTM 890 Adventure R?
About 5.2 l/100 km; with the 20 l tank that is roughly 330 km before the reserve.
Specs from makers and test sources; prices are estimates. Check the bike you buy.