How good is the KTM 890 Adventure R after 2000 miles on and off road?
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- Опубліковано 18 кві 2022
- Great engine noise at 19:55 if you want to hear the decat!
I don't do facts and figures in this film- we can all read those! What I do is describe the feel of the bike, good things, less good things and whether it's right for a beginner. We all know this bike can be caned by off road experts, but what's it like for mortals like us?
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Some great feedback on the first edit of this film and I agree that the background music on the talking parts was distracting. Try this version. I've not deleted the other one as it will mess with my stats while setting up this channel- thanks for understanding.
Thanks to the observant viewer who spotted the new edit had NO sound at all rather than no music. Let's try again- I've double checked- take 3 - Авто та транспорт
Really liked your video, I also see a personality that comforts. I totally agree with your opinion on the electronics, I really use these aids and appreciate them, adjust to different situations. This even if I have been riding offroad bikes for years. See You use the Mosko gear as well, great choice and woodland looks great. The Wildgarlic or Ramslök is growing here as well, making tasty olive oil with wild garlic right now actually. Spring is here and happy trails! 🙌🤠🔥
Great to hear from you Mattias. Love the name Ramslok and might start calling it that. Appreciate your comments and thanks for watching.
Great channel, and good presenter, definitely lots of potential. I’m getting a 890 s adventure im very experienced on the road but not off so this is a go to channel for that category keep up the great work
Thanks Don and welcome. I can't rate the 890 high enough- love it. Watch out for an 18 month review.
Very useful instructive video with good quality presentation.
Thanks and I really appreciate the feedback.
Im also 173cm tall and this is why I went with 890 S version instead. I also installed the lower seat and I can almost flat foot the bike now. Still very capable off-road, but having ability to find balance with any leg is priceless
Thanks for watching and commenting. I bet being able to flat foot feels amazing!
Great channel. Stumbled on it by chance. Based on watching a few of your wonderfully made UA-cam videos, I am in. You're a natural. Quality video productions. I just subscribed. Keep the videos coming. Lots of good nuggets like airing front tire at 28 psi and rear at 30 psi for all around riding on and off road.
I noticed you mentioned, you've already lifted your bike up off the ground at least 20+ times. Perhaps you can make a dedicated video to share your technique for different situations. I've gone back and forth on reinstalling my stock KTM 890 Adventure rear grab handles. But, still haven't tried them. I really need to lay the bike down in my backyard. Kam
Really sorry I didn’t reply to this earlier. I use the grab handles for lifting and wouldn’t take them off. I tend to lift forwards rather than with my back to the bike. Definitely try it in your yard as it’s great to know you can.
Excellent video! I’m from a dirt bike background, had a couple street bikes, I think the 890 r is the best of both worlds. My son and I both got one, looking forward to many adventures. Cheers
Sounds like you and your son have some epic adventures to come. Enjoy the bikes.
Great video - I have the 890S due to being 5'8" and having a Honda Rally for any serious off-road. Love mine - having come to it from an also great Tirumph TIger 800 and previously had the 950 adventure. Worth getting a small clip on screen (plenty on ebay) - it will make a big difference on buffeting. Impressed with your off-road skills for a 'newbie' - I baulk at rocky stuff!
Thanks Laughing Mole- great name! A stick on screen is on my list, though my research hasn’t reached any conclusions yet.
Thanks for watching and have fun.
I am 5 foot 9 on a good day. I purchased a lower seat and the lower suspension kit, so now I can get 3/4 of my foot flat on the floor and that helps on the confidence. Waiting on the cooler weather to take my bike out.
I came from the 2012 tiger 800xc and honestly with the skills I learned that bike the 890r made me look like a Dakar rider lol . It is an absolutely fantastic bike for all skill levels . Maybe not a beginner to motorcycle as a whole but a beginner off road it's tops. I think the 390 r when it's out would be a good absolute beginner bike , as in if you've never ridden
Thanks for watching and really good point about the 390 for absolute beginners.
@@advnoobie6061 I have about 3000 miles on my 390 and other than doing the front springs "because I am about 230 lbs without gear lol" it has had no problems at all going through deep sand , up and down hills and through the mud . I also changed the skid plate to the non engine mounted black dog skid plate because of the low ride hight . I think it's about 7 inches of ground clearance at most. With that you can drag it over anything in your way lol.
I started with a DRZ400 that had an even taller seat, but moved on to the 790R and love it. It has superb slow speed balance. With a 74 cm inseam, reaching the side stand has been a real pain. Cheers
Haha. I know the feeling but I agree that the bike feels so well balanced when riding.
Good review, I do enjoy hearing about what a bike does over the critical stats etc, especially when the reviewer hasn't formed a bias based on what those stats are. I went for the next one down, the 390, a few months ago and I think there are lots of parallels between the two. I think the 390 has a couple of things over the 890, primarily around significant weight loss at around 50kg(!) less. You still get plenty of on-road surge imo with the 390 and it corners beautifully. One thing you'd miss though I think is the torque...I've not had issues with stalling like some riders, but it's definitely a little weak low down off-road so you have a plan a bit more and rely on momentum. I say all this because I think the 390 is maybe an even better beginner option, as per KTM's own appraisal of it, but appreciate it feels like a big jump down if you've already had bigger bikes.
Hi Nomading- thanks for watching and writing a great bit of feedback on the 390. I’d love to try one.
Thank you for making this video. I have been on a Street Triple R for the past 5 years, and would like to start moving towards a more 50/50 off/on road split. I’ve never ridden off road, and this bike is towards the top of my list.
Have you had any issues with the bike so far? Thanks again, new subscriber here, looking forward to following your journey and starting my own.
Hi David- thanks for watching and sorry for the delayed reply. I love this bike off road and trust it a lot. No real issues with the bike except some loose bolts in the first couple of months riding off road. See my other videos for this.
The rally mode is great as you can dial in rear wheel slip- level 9 is great for super slippery mud.
I wanted a bike that would get me places on road and perform off road. It's a great all rounder- the only compromise is on long motorway miles- it's tolerable and I don't mind it, but then I ride the 1290 and it's a totally different experience.
Very good presentation of that bike. But personnaly would not recommand it to a beginner nor to an average offroad rider, because too tall for such heavy weight. An 890 standard is far better for beginners and average, it's way lower, has better windshield, is cheaper, and very well capable off-road ( if you fit good tyres). On my side, I rode an Africa Twin 1000dct off-road for a while, and now enjoying an Husqvarna 701 Enduro with a lowering kit (I am 1,78m tall), only 160kg wet, perfect for anywhere offroad , for beginner, average or skilled offroader, even capable of commuting (little bit warm in the city), long journey (with aftermarket comfy seat); It has all electronics needed and is way cheaper than an 890.
Hi Gilles- thanks for watching and for the comments. I'm only 174cm tall and have the lowered seat. I was really keen to take on the challenge of riding the 890 AR off road and it is my first bike capable of going off road. I had never ridden off road before September last year and it's been a blast. I do agree that it can be a handful sometimes, but that almost makes me enjoy it even more. Ultimately it's down to personal preference and I love this bike :)
Great review. I caught your height but missed your inseam, would you mind sharing that measurement?
Hi and thanks for watching- my in seam is 30 inches. I get a little jealous of my friend who has a 38 inch in seam and can flat foot both sides on his Africa Twin!!
Dear sir. First of all thanks for great videos. İ want to ask a about vibration and smoothness of bike.? İ have africatwin but its heavy and thinking to change. Whats your advice.? Thanks
Hello Dr B. First of all, I'm no of road expert, but I have ridden a lot of road bikes before the 890 AR. The bike is surprisingly smooth, even with Continental TKC 80 tyres. The suspension is very adjustable and can be made pretty soft if comfort is a priority. You can feel some mild vibration in the handlebars at higher speeds, but it's nothing bad and my hands and arms were fine after a 600+ mile trip on the road.
Great Review!
Did you had the opportunity to try it on a longer trip (around 500miles)? and with a pillion? Or since you had a 1290, so you think this is a more suitable machine for this type of use?
Thanks
Hi and thanks for watching. I’ve done a 500 mile round trip over two days and it was all good. I don’t ride with a pillion so can’t really comment. Id choose the 1290 everyday for long trips and it’s probably much better two up, but I love having the ability to off Road properly on the 890 after getting there in relative comfort. For me it depends on destination.
Sometime I get bounced back to neutral from 1st to 2nd on tarmac when using clutch. Off-road or using QS(which is quite a significant rev difference) seems work flawlessly.
Big disappointment from the stock Karoo 3 tyres to me.
I would like to go Brecon Beacon Advanture with my 890r in the next month or so.
Also if you rev above 6k rpm it change its character, a lot more lively! This thing like to be ridden hard😄
Hi and thanks for watching. Thanks for the useful comment- I think there is my clutch hand is still programmed to work, so perhaps I need to work on letting the QS do it’s magic.
I have Brecon Oman’s mod wales in my sights at some point.
@@XtremeCoke it’s brilliant on road when you push it harder. Love it.
Hi, I am 175cm short and was wondering if the low seat made the bike much more manageable as I am considering 2023 adventure r and the 2023 adventure s, what is your opinion??
Hi and sorry for the late reply. The lower seat makes it more manageable, though still a bit tip toe if trying to get both feet on the ground. I've got used to that now and use the slide to one side technique now. You get used to it really fast and it's a break through feeling comfortable on a taller bike.
When you say it peaks around 70 miles an hour for highway comfort, how bad does it get? I currently ride a Z650 that has no windscreen (well, barely) and the wind becomes unbearable past about 120km/h, will this be better? I wanted to transition to an adventure bike but also don't want to take a step back in highway riding. I live in the city so highway riding isn't optional for me.
Hi again. It’s really comfortable and happy at 70. I’ve ridden it at 85 (obviously on a closed private road) and it’s ok but quite a bit of wind and some front wheel wobble, so I choose to sit at lower speeds for comfort and legality!
It is absolutely brilliant at normal road speeds and for fun twisties and road rides, in fact it’s a blast and I like it more than some road bikes I’ve had. Even on TKC 89 tyres it feels planted and I love it.
You could for for more Road based tyres and it would be amazing.
What are you using for folding mirrors ?
Hi and thanks for watching. The mirrors are Touratech and I'm pretty pleased with them. I talk about them in my essential mods video. Ride safe and have fun.
Would you recommend it over the tenere 700? Keep in mind I don't need 100hp just want your opinion
Hi Gabriel and thanks for watching. I can’t really comment on the T700 as I’ve not ridden one, but I have sat on one and it was too tall for my height of 173cm. I’ve got a friend who has just ordered one, so I’ll keep you posted. It sounds like a great bike for the price. The reviews seem very good, so I’d suggest having a ride. All these bike are capable- it’s the people riding them who are the limiting factor. Ride safe and have fun.
@@advnoobie6061 I'm in the USA and test rides are near impossible on the t700,ktm 890 adventure r or s and even the nerden 901 I can only go off opinions of people who own these bikes.. I have a klr650 gen2 and love it just want a twin cylinder
@@gabrielkopp2036 that’s not good. I can only really comment on the KTM but if it helps, I have zero regrets for the mixed use I give it. It’s a great off road bike that smashes it on the road. I get the impression they are both great off road though the KTM electronics might be an advantage for more average riders! Hope that helps.
@@advnoobie6061 yes a little. I am just tired of trying get information on theses bikes and seeing pro rides/salesman reviews