the two prinsu racks ive seen are either 44 inch or 47 inch wide, which one is this?

This guy is as tough and durable as anything😂

you have vanished. Hope all is well!!!!

How is the bike holding up? I’m looking to pick up a 24 890 rally

looks pretty good and practical for all situations. if you are doin a short ride and want less weight just put less fuel in. this gives you the option of long rides and can rid a guy of range anxiety

Hi John - totally late to this party but getting a tad clenched about my Vortex on my '23 CRF450 RL. Did you ever experience difficult hot starts? Meaning, I'm trail riding, stop the bike, 2 - 5 mins later go to restart and it struggles to start. I live/ride in Western CO and was out solo this past week and thought I was about to be stranded way out in Gunni Nat'l Forest. Any thoughts greatly appreciated. It does this regularly but this past time makes me want to try the GET or a new bike....ugh

Good video, I have a lot of the same mods on my 22RL

The tablet as navigator is the most crazy idea, I will copy on my Kawasaki kle500. Thanks

Awesome video! I'm really looking hard at this bike for my next ride (previously on a DR650) and I think I'm sold at minute mark 3:40

I would call that a true adventure bike.

You look like Lee Van Cleef

The 890 is the perfect bike as far as I’m concerned, but the reliability issues kill it for me. If one of the four Japanese manufacturers simply copied this bike and deleted all the worthless electrical junk (except abs and cruise control). It would completely dominate the market. Or ktm could just learn how to make a reliable motorcycle... But I’m not holding my breath.

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Hey John, appreciate all you advice, I purchased the Get from Taco and am having issues with the fan not ever coming on and the motor is running way hot. Have you adjusted the get ecu to help the fan kick in at a lower temp ? If so, what settings did you use?

In my opinion the t7 does not need new suspension for normal adventure riding. Stiffer springs and you are set.

How much weight are you carrying? Does it affect the handling/geometry of the bike. Have to imagine even with preload the front is very light? As because I’m trying to decide between a KTM/Husky Enduro or T7

What were the stock tires?

The vortex has been awesome on my 22RL

It's the power, and handling. I also had coolant leak that I'm currently monitoring but I still love the bike .

Looks beautiful the scenery must be nice. Lol

Thanks for the info

Hey, John! I appreciate the video. I’m two weeks out from getting an Icon Stage 8 with RXT springs. I’ve been racking my brain on setting 2 or 3. I have a Decked System and RSI SmartCap (around 420lbs) of constant load. Weekends I’ll add an additional 100-150 lbs of camping gear. I’m not looking for a super lifted look but more moderate. I also don’t wanna run 285/70/R17’s to fill the lifted space if the option 3 is too big. Biggest tire I’ll entertain is a 275/70/R17 or do like you 265/70/R17. For your overlanding mode you had a roof rack, tent, awning, cap, recovery gear, clothes, ice chest, etc. Would you estimate that weight around 500-550lbs or more maybe? I like the look of your overlanding rear height with option 2 but just wanted to see that weight in comparison to what I’ll have. Thanks again and keep up the good work! Love the videos.

I know this question is probably in here, any specific year KTM wind screen?

Ordered the yoshi and get!!

Just picked up that exact helmet to replace my Orange one which is a wee bit old. Great helmet my last one was comfortable for the past 130,000 km on my 1190 Adventure...so I bought another

Hey bud- I used a gallon of Honda 10-30 for first few changes like the manual specs I think- But I see many including you using 10-40 for whatever reason. Need to get a fresh gallon for the murderous red bitch so would it be ok to bump up to Honda 10-40 during summer in NH even with all that 91 octane i definitely always get in the oil and considering I don’t need expensive long lasting oil because I am consistently changing every 400 miles or so. If she blows up I promise I won’t blame you and much thx as always for all these very helpful vids.

Hi John, how have you been? I miss ur videos. I love your 450 content. Hope your well an still ripping that 450.

Thanks for the video, Today i start getting "Invalid ignition key", for both keys, im wondering if its the same problem with deferent message which depends on the version of the tft.

Replaced my battery on my 2023 due to turning off on the highway (no power, as if you turned the key off) and my charging voltage finally showed me what was happening. I was getting between 12 and 18.4 volts at 5000 rpm. Seems to have exposed an issue that I'm sure has been present since day 1 with the voltage regulator. Hoping my shop/KTM can make it right but I'm really not sure how much i want to keep the bike. You nail all the points i love about it but it's hard to trust it to get me anywhere every time. Im not afraid of maintenance to keep the bike happy but electrical issues are a different realm.

Nice honest review, thanks for sharing! I had a 990 Adventure R and 1290 Super Adventure R and now looking at picking up a 2023 890 Adventure R. Don't feel like picking up another 1290 SAR on the BDRs and gnarly trails. This bike looks like the perfect balance of on and off-road performance capabilities and makes plenty of power for just about any situation. Can't wait to rip through some BDRs on one of these, I miss owning a KTM!

Does the Honda vibrate at 70 mph? I sold my KTM 500 because of the vibrate on the highway,

The Shimano and Avid use very different leverage ratios. The Shimano is for a different style of brake.

Great no bs explanation of what is practical Tarp idea and chain maintenance are ideal! Ever thought about getting one of those little air pumps for inflating your mattress? Thank you

Good deal. I just bought a 23’ 450x. Love it so far

Oil change 600mils and Valve every 1800 is what the manual states give all take. So my question is, if u derestricted the bike to get extra horse power and use it as a light adventure bike for road and fire trails would maintenance be still the same or more?. I’m definitely thinking of buying this bike. Thanks 😊

Are there any genuine recordings of people doing successful unsupported cross/inter-continental dirt oiented tours on these bikes? I've seen the likes of Royal Enfield, CRF 300, KLR 650, DR 650, KTM 690 & 950, a ratty old Gold Wing, even a humble C90! I cannot recall anybody traversing Kazakstan or Namibia on a 790/890. Please correct me if I'm wrong.

Thanks for your honest review, my question is, will you be trading this in for a transalp?

I have bought a used 2019 790. Runs fine but It's doesn't cold start nice Nothing fix that cold start Problem Was thinking about getting a new 890 but they still have the Same issue. Waiting a longer time before starting and after turning the key make starting a little better. If the engine is warm IT Starts good. So i guess never Turn the Bike Off will BE the only way to fix it😂

Sounds like you got the wrong size?

Call me crazy but I’m getting these for touring and street riding. Will carry st shoes in pannier boxes. Hope I can shit and brake in em …

How tall are you?

Update on this bike please. As a local Idahoan. Dependability is huge with our remote area's. I am considering this bike.

Sorry if I missed it, what range are you getting on the 20L tank?

I'm 53, and I road a little as a child. I caught the bug hard in 2022. I ride 4/5 times a week and have progressed pretty fast, but with that being said, I still make a lot of mistakes and have a lot of hard offs. Especially on steep terrain. I have arthritis really bad, and I have to put in a Rekluse. After watching a bunch of videos, I have a few concerns. My biggest is throttle control and getting back on the bike on steep terrain. Is this something that I should worry about, or is it pretty easy to get a custom to?

Do you get arm pump from all the straps?

what about camshaft failure? is that fixed in 23 model?

Nothing more frustrating than reading "Ready to Race" when the bike won't run. Been there when my clutch gave out because the dumbass oil jet system was not working. Another KTM engineering wonder.

Nice move standing, another awesome video, I’m having trouble getting the seat concepts to engage the 2 center seat hooks on my 22RL, but work fine on my 19L. I think the original owner never got it to hook in, was trying to bend the seat pan and press down but still trouble, the pan clips seem fragile for bending too much. Any advice appreciated.

What tires are you running? I’m switching off stock and not sure

SG 22 wide toe box 😊