I don't know how I missed this video, Tony, but it is now of some significance to me. I have a Duke 390 which needed some light attention. To my surprise a KTM shop has opened in the northern Thai city, where I spend most of the year. And even more surprising was that the 390 wasn't the biggest bike they had. A Duke 790 caught my eye, then I spied the Adventure 790 and even better the R version. As the bike is cobbled together in the Philippines, there is no import duty in Thailand, meaning it's around the same price as in GB. No discounts, mind. It has given me something to think about. It looks stunning, ever more so in the 'flesh'. I would really like one. It would be perfect for some of the rough roads you come across here.

Excellent video, really good. Totally agree with the psychological point, had that issue with my 1290 Adv yet I’m an off road vet (UK). In the mix is surely road ability and comfortable very long stretches, where the 1290 shines of course. Please do an extended off road test if you can, i will certainly watch it. Ride safe.

As you i'm not a fan of orange color but i've buy one. I prefer round mirror than design mirror from the S model. With Ktm tank bag, little cheap givi top box for one helmet when i stop, sw-moteck central stand, sw-moteck side rack and next step is kriega luggage, of course. The short windshield is nicer then a tallest and he say me "don't ride too fast". Full consumption 3,8l to 4,5l for 100km, give me about 400 to 450km before fueling in the real life. I have done 6000km since January 2020 with 3 months without riding because of... I ride with offroad throttle response is so much sweet to ride. Sorry for my bad English;

What a gorgeous day and a brilliant bike. Thanks very much.

The quick shifter is not standard on the R or S. It weighs a bit more then the T7 but it also has 1.3 more gal. of fuel so they are very close. I too love the engine in my R, plenty of power that makes it feel like an ADV sport bike.

I’m actually glad I found this video! You might be the only one to ever cover how the R did on the street and spoke about touring! Everyone else wants to show Offroad, but I live in the Midwest over here in the states. My riding environment sounds the same as yours. I’ve got to travel a ways to get to gnarly dirt. Super glad you made this video! Now that you reviewed the Tiger 900, which is your favorite between these two?

I found the R too tall. The bike is a bit too heavy for me green laning also and not very comfy for long distance touring. Just a personal thing but the new 690 Enduro r is loads of fun on back lanes and way more capable on unsurfaced tracks.....no good for monster mile touring of course but great for everything else👍

Good video. Didn't know about the tool pocket on the inner side of the rear side panel. Nobody else has mentioned that. Enjoy

Great test, I do wish they'd go back to the styling of the 990, that thing looks amazing, the headlight/instrument mount unit looks very odd, all sticky out like an insects' head

Not surprised you like it, it's an awesome bike. Felt right at home on the R, until I tried some urban filtering -then the extra height became a worry. And then I found the S copes almost as well with that kind of easy off-road back-lane scratching that we obviously both like, but is an excellent touring road bike that makes my commute a joy as well. Ended up spending (a little) less on the bike itself by buying the S but added some luggage. Haven't managed to find the limits of the S suspension, it's set up nicely for my pace on New Zealand roads. I bought the bike with a Touratech aluminium top box and then added SW Motech removable pannier racks, but with Kriega OS soft bags at the sides and a US-10 as a tank bag. They make for a very versatile combo.

Good vid, I enjoyed watching it. I’ve been watching a bunch of reviews of this and the Tenere and it’s a tough decision when you won’t be able to ride both first. I’m about 90% decided on one of these, mainly because half the time I plan on using it like a big dirt bike, and I just think this’ll be more capable. This looks like it’ll be better for a pillion too.

Great video I just got my new 790 R amazing all round bike

I really like the look of KTM bikes and all the reviewers seem to think they're great but I still have a problem getting over the *KTM == Keep Taking Money* part - in that they have a reputation of spending more time at the dealer, rather than on the road. They need to shake that reputation. I really can't take the risk, especially as I need to use my bike every day.

Great video, Tony. How does this compare to the new Tiger 900 for you?

Great video, definitely a bike I'd like to test ride. 👍

Great video nice bike stay safe 🇬🇧👍🏻

Hi Tony, I rode the standard version of this just over a year ago. The only real issue I had was the front end dive under braking. It seemed to think it was a professional footballer! The Dealer said Bike was in std set up and said this is normal!? The low down fuel tanks may look slightly odd, but they work really well as you said. Would be interesting to see your opinion on the new Tiger 900. I have ridden the GT Pro and found it epic! Need to try the Rally Pro just to make sure........

I rode the 790 Duke road bike. I thought that was really good. Probably best I don't test ride this, because I don't like being high up. High centre of gravity and big wheels , the steering always seems vague (compared to roadsters). Plus I can't easily flat foot, and it's hard getting my "leg over" !!

Tony, I can't get the fuel connector off the fuel rail on my 2017 Triumph Street Cup. I purchased a special pliers to enable pressing the 2 release buttons on each side of the connector. Some technicians have said that they remove the 18 mm bolt on the other end of the hose attached to the fuel pump housing. I am nervous about removing that bolt since I don't know the torque spec to reinstall it. I have a Haynes manual and it does not list it.

New bike maybe? Never ride one, but sat on one in store, and it feels very skort compared to my tiger800. The adventure r looks awsome, but the price here is high, same as the tiger 900, about 17-18000£.

Dude you have to imporve the sound!