A mere two years after the 790 Adventure platform was launched, KTM has announced an update to its middleweight adventure motorcycle lineup, with the 2021 KTM 890 Adventure R and limited edition 890 Adventure R Rally.

2021 KTM 890 Adventure R

The 2021 KTM 890 Adventure R is positioned as KTM’s new off-road-ready mass-production ADV offering. However, the limited edition 890 Adventure R Rally is loaded with race-spec inspired components. Its development utilized feedback from Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team riders, Toby Price, and Sam Sunderland. Only 700 units of the 890 Adventure R Rally will be produced worldwide, with 200 slated for the North American market. At their core, the two models share all critical componentry. 
2021 KTM 890 Adventure R Rally

The standout upgrade for both the 890 Adventure R and Rally variants is the revised 890 powerplant, first featured in the 2020 KTM 890 Duke R, boasting a claimed 105 horsepower @ 8,000 rpm and 73.8 lb-ft of torque @ 6,500 rpm ? netting a 10 horsepower and 8-9 lb-ft increase above the 790.

2021 KTM 890 Adventure R Rally

Improvements to the 889cc DOHC parallel-twin engine are in the form of a larger 90.7 x 68.8mm bore and stroke, leading to a 91cc displacement increase and notably higher 13.5: compression ratio. A redesigned cylinder head uses one-millimeter larger intake and exhaust valves, working in conjunction with a more aggressive camshaft profile to increase lift. Lightened forged pistons ...