2024
KTM 890 Adventure - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 461350 |
|---|---|
| Category | Enduro-offroad |
| Make | KTM |
| Model | 890 Adventure |
| Year | 2024 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frametype | Chromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakes | Double disc. Radially mounted 4 piston caliper. Offroad ABS. |
| Frontbrakesdiameter | 320 mm (12.6 inches) |
| Frontsuspension | WP APEX 43 |
| Frontwheeltravel | 200 mm (7.9 inches) |
| Rake | 25.9° |
| Rearbrakes | Single disc. 2 piston floating caliper. Offroad ABS. |
| Rearbrakesdiameter | 260 mm (10.2 inches) |
| Rearsuspension | WP APEX - Monoshock |
| Rearwheeltravel | 200 mm (7.9 inches) |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 90.7 x 68.8 mm (3.6 x 2.7 inches) |
|---|---|
| Clutch | PASC™ antihopping clutch, mechanically operated |
| Coolingsystem | Liquid |
| Displacement | 889.0 ccm (54.25 cubic inches) |
| Driveline | 525 X-Ring chain |
| Enginetype | Twin, four-stroke |
| Fuelconsumption | 4.44 litres/100 km (22.5 km/l or 52.98 mpg) |
| Fuelsystem | Injection |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Greenhousegases | 103.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Ignition | Bosch EMS with RBW |
| Lubricationsystem | Forced oil lubrication with 2 oil pumps |
| Power | 103.3 HP (75.4 kW)) |
| Torque | 100.0 Nm (10.2 kgf-m or 73.8 ft.lbs) |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Chain (final drive) |
Other Specifications
| Carryingcapacity | Optional side cases and top box |
|---|---|
| Coloroptions | Black/Orange/White, Black/Orange/Red |
| Comments | Windscreen. Ride modes sport, street, rain, off-road, track and performance. Track and Performance can be customized. |
| Light | LED headlight |
| Starter | Electric |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Alternateseatheight | 860 mm (33.9 inches) If adjustable, highest setting. |
|---|---|
| Dryweight | 200.0 kg (440.9 pounds) |
| Fuelcapacity | 20.00 litres (5.28 US gallons) |
| Groundclearance | 233 mm (9.2 inches) |
| Powerweightratio | 0.5163 HP/kg |
| Seatheight | 840 mm (33.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
About KTM
Country of Origin:
Austria
Founder:
Hans Trunkenpolz (later joined by Ernst Kronreif)
Best Known For:
Off-road/enduro supremacy, Dakar wins, Duke/RC streetbikes, and READY TO RACE ethos
Company History
KTM evolved from a postwar repair shop into a racing juggernaut by treating competition as R&D. Lightweight two-strokes made the brand a force in motocross and enduro; later four-strokes and advanced electronics cemented dominance. Dakar Rally victories showcased reliability under extreme conditions and fed the Adventure lineup—bikes that balance long-travel composure with startling pace. On the street, the Duke and RC families brought razor geometry and punchy singles/twins to license tiers worldwide, while the 1290 Super Duke and Adventure pushed the IMU-aided edge of performance. Corporate agility—acquisitions, platform sharing with Husqvarna/GASGAS—expanded reach without blurring identity. Historically, KTM changed expectations for chassis feedback and electronics integration in dirt and on road, proving that orange-painted ferocity could also be precise. The brand’s throughline is simple: build light, communicate grip, and let riders go fast safely. Few companies have turned a color and a slogan into such a reliable proxy for results.