KTM has given the 890 Adventure R a first update for 2023, with an even greater emphasis on its off-road capabilities. According to the Austrians, the 2023 890 Adventure R pushes the extremes a little further, inviting riders worldwide to go #Dare2ADV.
Extreme off-road riding is coming under increasing pressure in more and more countries and people prefer not to stray from the trails – if you are allowed to go off-road at all – but that hasn’t stopped KTM from giving the 890 Adventure R another one. to make it a bit more extreme.
Starting with the suspension, the fully adjustable WP XPLOR upside down fork and XPLOR PDS rear shock have been internally modified for an improved feel, which should help reduce fatigue at the end of each stage. Further influence of the 450 RALLY is evident from the new sheet metal, fuel tank, improved aerodynamics and ergonomics, according to KTM.
For example, the bicycle has been given a new lower windshield. KTM also speaks of a high front fender and a sump guard, but to what extent these are different is not clear to us. KTM has also equipped new Mitas ENDURO TRAIL+ tires, which should offer more grip off-road and at the same time more wear-resistant on asphalt roads.
In the nose is a new 5″ TFT color screen, which is equipped with USB-C connectors and has been given a completely new look, with colored icons and intuitive graphics according to the Austrians. In the display is the latest generation turn-by- turn navigation is provided and the last 10 numbers dialed are stored.
KTM has also made updates in terms of electronics. The ABS has received the latest generation controller that receives its information from a 6D sensor, which continuously informs the CMU about the lean angle, pitch and speed of the bicycle and thus determines the correct braking force. Of course the bike has Offroad ABS.
Because it is technically possible, KTM has now provided the 2023 890 Adventure R with a so-called DEMO Mode for the first time, which allows you to try out all the specs and options for the first 1,500 kilometers before you make a final choice which package or which. features you want to take.
– Thanks for information from Motorfreaks.