I've had mine now for about 2 months (1600 miles). It's fantastic. I live in central California and do a good deal of non-pavement riding. It's a blast on either surface. It's my first KTM. I am getting used to annoying things like it not starting in the morning on the first... or second try. But, once it gets going I forget all about that...

I bought the 890 adventure a few weeks ago. First bike in 17 years! Had Ducati’s before. I absolutely love it!!!! It cost me £14500 after all the upgrades though 🙀 I must admit I had to change the front fender to the same one as the R as i didn’t like the one it came with. It looks more off road style now. Plus I’m just about to get TCK80’s front and rear so I can do some off roading 😁. Highly recommend this bike!!!!!

Fantastic bike, got mine recently and I love it! 👍

Good review. Uggh that intro music. I like the grey finish on the non-R. Decals are not too garish either. Are those tyres tubeless?

Bought a 2022 890 Adventure s at the end of December 2022 and I absolutely love the bike. It has a few niggles with the TFT dash, it gets condensation... which clears up and the dash went completely blank/black on a ride but when I stopped for fuel and turned the bike off and on (as a person should for fuel) the dash came back on. Plus the bike kept functioning, even when the dash was wonky. I just didn't know how fast I was going so I went with traffic. it hasn't done it again in 3,500 miles since that ride. If a rider is shorter than 5'9" then give the S models a shot. They are highly capable and you'll attempt tougher terrain because you can touch the deck with both feet. Or get an R and don't attempt the trails because the bike is too tall and expensive. If a rider is short and looking at the 390 Adventure, the 890 is far more capable and I think the seat height is lower. The 890 S is heavier and more costly though. Traffic and long distance are not a concern with the 890 though. The 2023's have an updated dash, fairing, and adjustable front forks. I'm good with my 2022 but the new models are even better. Good job KTM.

Use the tools under the seat ? To adjust the screen 😀

Nice jacket, can You share the brand and name? Regads in advance

This video makes the English countryside look pretty, one day will see it Looks like a fun all round bike (will admit I don't know much about bikes)

I have the 790 version of this bike. Wish there was more aftermarket support for the (s) 98% of all stuff made for this bike is (r) off road focused. The street version doesn't get the love and support it should. Like come on. Can some one, for the love of god, make a decent seat for the (s). Seat concepts is (r) focused and the Corbin seat sucks(I know I wasted $600 for one)

Late to the game but just picked up a 2021 and so far love it.. Great review..

Cracking review, really informative. Just bought one, a pre-registered one with the tech pack, heated grips and centre stand for just under £10k. Converting KTM from a 2003 VFR without ABS, so all the new tech to get used to will be interesting.

Great video!! Do you know what the top speed of the KTM 890 is ?

Should have come with 19/17" wheels like it's little sister,the 390 Adventure... looks silly with the big wheels!

Still a heavy bike, jeez try picking it up. The 390 is light but a tad lacking in power so we are awaiting the 490 a good middleweight sized bike

Hola, yo también tengo una 890 Adventur y cada mañana que salgo la Pantalla TFT se empaña por los laterales de tal manera que no puedes ni leer los datos, lo comente con el concesionario y me dijeron que mandara fotos, que las mandarían al servicio de garantías de KTM España, pues bien la respuesta es que si no se llena de agua no afecta para que que lo cambien en garantía. Os ha pasado a algún otro propietario ?, por que creo que tiene que pasarle a todas, por la respuesta que me han dado. No estando nada satisfecho con el tema garantías he decidido comentarlo con toda la red, por si podemos hacer fuerza de algún tipo, ya que me es incomprensible que no solucionen este fallo.

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Question for you Tim What Richa riding gear are you using in some of you reviews

How did you find the wind buffering?

The goldilocks version for my liking.

? If this a baby so the 390 adv is a fetus ?

Here in Oz the 890 and 1290 are, near as makes no difference, the same price. Weird.

I am seriously thinking about this bike for my long distance touring or...A 1290 Super Duke GT although overall I think the 890 is a practical choice it is hard not to like the Super Duke GT, it is a bad ass!....#1 issue I have is the dependability factor..I dont really trust these bikes to "not let me down" when Im out on the road...

Does anyone else have their 890 adv suspension feel soft and squishy? instead of firm? When braking my bike dives harder than an Olympic diver. Dives way more than my klr 650

That quick shifter seems jerky, are you sure it has one? I get the idea behind the fuel tank but it's not pretty.

I bought one. ;-)

didnt see the bike being handled very well

Only riding 5 minutes, what you walked down the road and found a ktm890 with sign saying free.

When KTMs quit shitting parts I might consider one.

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