At a glance, the KTM 890 SMT sits between the Austrian marque’s 890 Adventure R, and the 890 Duke R. Though it does lean more towards the former, visually, albeit in a more trimmed package. The 15.8 l [4.17 gal] tank is slimmed down, while the 860 mm-high seat traces a similar line to the 890 Adventure R’s, tweaked to suit the SMT’s
KTM 790 Adventure review. The extra power of the 890 engine isn’t sorely missed here. The 790 is still a riot to pin wide open and bang through gears via the aggressive quickshifter. It’s one of the best sounding of the very many 270 crank twins out there right now, and one of the more audible ones in the sound-strangled Euro 5 landscape.
890Bart Discussion starter. 27 posts · Joined 2022. #4 · Sep 4, 2022. So I went out looking for either a used 790 Adventure or a used 890 Adventure. I knew the non-R (which I will reference as an "S") had a lower suspension and seat. In my search I came across an 890 (S) for what I considered a good price given this day and age.
370. Location: Illinois. Installed Antigravity ATZ-10 on KTM 890 Adventure R. --. Notes: 1. The KTM OE bolts that secure positive and negative cables to the battery are too long for the Antigravity battery and the bolts supplies by Antigravity are too short. M6 1.00 x16 will do the trick.
2023 KTM 890 Adventure Totalmotorcycle.com Key Features. Upgraded ergonomics and bodywork for more protective and comfortable riding. Low weight, proven race-derived chassis for perfect performance yet practical compromise. Revised WP Suspension settings and adjusters for more response and travel ‘glide’ experience.
I can't find out what the actual differences are between the two models by reading the KTM website. Is it only suspension or are there other features? I'm leaning to the S model because I want the lower seat height, but there's only about 1K price diff and wonder if I should get the R and just buy the lower seat. As you’d expect, the US model’s MSRP has increased a fair bit, and for 2023 lists at $7,399—as opposed to last year’s cast-wheel model which fetched $6,799. The KTM 390 Adventure SW is
FORGED IN THE MOTORSPORT FACTORY. Powered by an 889cc engine churning out 105 hp and 100 Nm, a total dry weight of under 200 kgs, and READY TO RACE componentry, makes the 2024 KTM 890 ADVENTURE R RALLY the most offroad-capable adventure machine on the market. The KTM 890 ADVENTURE R RALLY boasts a unique parts list.
The cheapest 890 Duke starts at £10,049, the most expensive 890 Adventure R is £13,299, and the SMT will fall between those models with a tag of £12,499. As with some other KTM models, the SMT comes with the optional Tech pack, which features the Moto Slip Regulator (MSR), cruise control, up-and- down quick-shifter, and Track pack (which 3hcv.
