The problem for guys wanting the Adventure R is there are no 790Rs available, but if someone could save $4k for a 790R it would be a great deal over the 890R. I don’t know what changed on the Duke 790 vs 890, but Adventure 890s got better brakes, clutch, gearing and an aluminum handlebar.
But for adventure aficionados who were accustomed to the long-haul, high-speed comfort of a 1000-1250cc powerplant, the 790 didn’t quite offer enough torque or versatility. And that’s exactly why the 790’s successor, the 2021 KTM 890 Adventure R, gets more cubes and a lot of development to both its mapping and electronics package.
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
Published on June 5, 2023. Follow us on. Demanding a premium of Rs 22,134, the 390 Adventure SW variant features wire-spoke wheels and fully-adjustable suspension. The X is the most accessible 390 Adventure variant that misses out on features and rider aids but is almost Rs 60,000 cheaper. Both variants are powered by the same 373cc single-potHowever, according to our contacts at KTM, the 890’s suspension slots in between the 790’s and the Apex Pro. For example, the 890’s fork has no preload adjustment, and the shock, while offering full adjustability, is of a different construction. MO Tested: WP Apex Pro 6500 Cartridges And 6746 Shock For KTM 790 Duke 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 Tk9vR.