Excellent video and review! I am curious about the long distance hwy regular road feel and comfort as well. Are you blown around on the freeway? What about the power and speed on the hwy? And the weight while off road, does the bike feel easy to handle etc? The explanation about the suspension was great! Thanks
Thanks for watching!! So comfortable, I would easily tour with this bike and have that size small Puig Windscreen…. The bike is super light and balanced but very planted and don’t get blown around much!! The 105 hp is waaaaaay more than you need and it can easily conquer the pavement … the light weight and balance of the bike is mind blowing … you are ON the bike not IN it and feels fantastic, if you are in the market for a middleweight bike I just can’t think of a better option!!
@@MaxBetMotors I really really want this bike but the reliability issues scare me. Thank you for responding and I’m looking forward to seeing more videos of your adventures
You forgot to mention : the tougher, forged Billet bracket that holds the headlight cluster etc. The original bracket is a known weak point with aftermarket companies offering additional support brackets to aid the standard OEM bracket
@@bradforester3635 from what I’m hearing the Kove is amazing and the stock suspension is good as well!! I’ll test one next month at Dusty Lizard … no comparison to overall Power, Handling & Tech tho!! Bleeding Orange over here….
Great info thanks for showing the difference in pricing and where it’s sitting so it’s actually got almost 10 grand worth of extras compared to the other bike so it is worth paying 7000 more big question for you. Is it painted orange on the top of the tank or is it a plastic cover that pops in? I can’t tell.
Thank you so much for watching and for the comment! You are right, I feel like that is the general consensus that if those extras are valuable to you, then you are coming out so far ahead! I wanted to put all those things on a stock 890 so it was super valuable for me! You are like a detective, very intuitive! It is an all black gas tank with an orange wrap on the top half!
I noticed you replaced the rear side panels, and added a rack system of some sort. Curious about the brand and how it’s worked out? Also, is the suspension as good as you thought it would be?
Hi John, thanks for the watch!! Yes I have, I’ll drop the modifications video maybe next week and go more in depth on those but the system is working AMAZING!! The rear has the large rack from Perun Moto and the side Luggage Racks you can get from them or NiceCNC. I use simple lashing straps from Amazon, a Kriega US-5 on one side and now have a Mosko 5L Aux Pox on the other side!! All are waterproof and work so good!! The side ones you can save some $$$ and get from eBay or NiceCNC, the rear I would pony up and order Perun’s which I got from KTM Twins. Hope that helps!!
WOW My first radish bike is what you had the 390 Adventure, I've had it for two years I want to step up but not sure If I want the husky 701, or like you have 890 Adventure ? I want to pick something out by late spring. Any thoughts thank's for, any input...
Hey dude!! I LOVED my 390, road it 2,000 miles in 5 days from Washington to Colorado … such a great bike!! Just needed more ground clarence My overall thought is I’d REALLY push you toward an 890, cheaper in the long run and so much more capable and loaded with features!! The weight is negligible and the engine is less buzzy and just overall SO much better!! I looked heavily into a 690 and I was gonna be $18k easily so for the money the 890 was the hot ticket!! Keep me posted on where you end up!!
I’m enjoying these videos of the newer 890 bikes, this model, a lot. Coming from a 2017 690, which is a big bike for me @5’7”, easier to ride once a Rekluse clutch was installed. The price here now, is almost 3x of what I paid for my 690, with 325 miles on it. I can see a better bike, but it should be for that money, yet the 690 is still a beast for me. I’d like the 890S for road work only.
@@poppy231X so cool!! I LOVE my Rekluse on my 500 EXC-F, it's a game changer!! Agreed, for a lot more pavement a 890 would def be more comfortable. The 690 is a beast, enjoy!!
@@eatcommies1375 still TBD!! Zero issues here but we use the Rotty Air Intake which is a massive step in the right direction!! Between all 4 of us, ‘22,’23’24’s we have had issues!!
@@MaxBetMotors Thanks for the reply, (sweet bike btw), I was considering 901 expedition but the cam issue stopped me , waiting to see what happens, hopefully soon
@@MaxBetMotors Thanks for the reply, (sweet bike btw), I was considering 901 expedition but the cam issue stopped me , waiting to see what happens, hopefully soon
@@joshdicuangco5134 it is!! Originally started at 700 worldwide (rumored 200 to the USA) but KTM did make a few more of an undisclosed amount!! Such a great bike!!
So this is my own speculation but I’d say hang on!! I think there’s a good chance in ‘25 - ‘26 that they make a 990 Adventure R and a 490 Adventure R!! There’s a good chance they’re making a 390 replacement with higher ground Clarence … hope it comes!!
Hahahahaha oh man, sorry 😬😬😬 … we have a few people in our 890 Rally FB group that have had theirs lowered & such with good success!! I think there’s 3 inches minimum to be gained if needed!!
@@MaxBetMotorsok, so I’m days away from pulling the trigger on this bike. Do you happen to know what the seat height is after they lowered it? Also, do you happen to know what the cost was to lower it? Thanks!
@@ogregang3203 Excellent!! We’ve had a few guys with the Rally’s on our FB Group that had great success with TrailTricks for lowering and I want to say cost is maybe $2k?? Lowering 2” is very possible …. If you don’t need that much you could also get the Lower Seat and that’ll make a good size difference!!
Yes they can although the Kove is more leaned toward competing with the KTM RFR which I rode with both last week and they are both great bikes. A lot of thoughts compared between the two but both great bikes!!
can't wait to see these out there being ridden at tortoise speeds and being picked up on easy trails left right and centre by dudes with too much cash and zero ability
Excellent video and review! I am curious about the long distance hwy regular road feel and comfort as well. Are you blown around on the freeway? What about the power and speed on the hwy? And the weight while off road, does the bike feel easy to handle etc? The explanation about the suspension was great! Thanks
Thanks for watching!! So comfortable, I would easily tour with this bike and have that size small Puig Windscreen…. The bike is super light and balanced but very planted and don’t get blown around much!! The 105 hp is waaaaaay more than you need and it can easily conquer the pavement … the light weight and balance of the bike is mind blowing … you are ON the bike not IN it and feels fantastic, if you are in the market for a middleweight bike I just can’t think of a better option!!
nice showcase, this bike loos so sick.
can I ask what is your inseam? regarding seat height
Thanks for watching!! About 33” on inseam!! Riding yesterday with Gaerne Boots got very dang close to double flat footing!!
How many times has it been in the shop?
1 … break in service, that’s it … been an AMAZING bike, top of the mountain!!
@@MaxBetMotors I really really want this bike but the reliability issues scare me. Thank you for responding and I’m looking forward to seeing more videos of your adventures
@@habibi750 Absolutely, they are AMAZING!!!! We have 4 of them in our group, 1 x ‘22 .. 1 x’23 .. 2 x’24 and no major issues!!
You forgot to mention : the tougher, forged Billet bracket that holds the headlight cluster etc. The original bracket is a known weak point with aftermarket companies offering additional support brackets to aid the standard OEM bracket
Wow, I wasn't even aware of that!! Haven't seen that info anywhere, thanks for pointing that out - I'll check mine out!! Thanks for watching!!
@@MaxBetMotorsI’m pretty sure that’s 2022 and earlier
Models
They kove Rally 800 is way fuckn better and only 13k
@@bradforester3635 from what I’m hearing the Kove is amazing and the stock suspension is good as well!! I’ll test one next month at Dusty Lizard … no comparison to overall Power, Handling & Tech tho!! Bleeding Orange over here….
@@MaxBetMotors haha. Bleeding your wallet dry too 🤙, That said i did buy a 701 SM . Really love this bike.
Great info thanks for showing the difference in pricing and where it’s sitting so it’s actually got almost 10 grand worth of extras compared to the other bike so it is worth paying 7000 more big question for you. Is it painted orange on the top of the tank or is it a plastic cover that pops in? I can’t tell.
Thank you so much for watching and for the comment! You are right, I feel like that is the general consensus that if those extras are valuable to you, then you are coming out so far ahead! I wanted to put all those things on a stock 890 so it was super valuable for me!
You are like a detective, very intuitive! It is an all black gas tank with an orange wrap on the top half!
I noticed you replaced the rear side panels, and added a rack system of some sort. Curious about the brand and how it’s worked out? Also, is the suspension as good as you thought it would be?
Hi John, thanks for the watch!!
Yes I have, I’ll drop the modifications video maybe next week and go more in depth on those but the system is working AMAZING!! The rear has the large rack from Perun Moto and the side Luggage Racks you can get from them or NiceCNC. I use simple lashing straps from Amazon, a Kriega US-5 on one side and now have a Mosko 5L Aux Pox on the other side!! All are waterproof and work so good!! The side ones you can save some $$$ and get from eBay or NiceCNC, the rear I would pony up and order Perun’s which I got from KTM Twins. Hope that helps!!
Great stuff, thank you.
such a fantastic bike, makes perfect sense for capable offroad rider...regards from serbia!
Cheers mate!! Thanks so much for watching and for the comment!!
oh boy. he is happy with his bike
@@verenchook ohhhhhhh yah!! That bike is crazy good!! I need to shoot a 6 month, 4k miles update soon!!
WOW
My first radish bike is what you had the 390 Adventure,
I've had it for two years I want to step up but not sure
If I want the husky 701, or like you have 890 Adventure ?
I want to pick something out by late spring.
Any thoughts thank's for, any input...
Hey dude!! I LOVED my 390, road it 2,000 miles in 5 days from Washington to Colorado … such a great bike!! Just needed more ground clarence
My overall thought is I’d REALLY push you toward an 890, cheaper in the long run and so much more capable and loaded with features!! The weight is negligible and the engine is less buzzy and just overall SO much better!! I looked heavily into a 690 and I was gonna be $18k easily so for the money the 890 was the hot ticket!!
Keep me posted on where you end up!!
I’m enjoying these videos of the newer 890 bikes, this model, a lot. Coming from a 2017 690, which is a big bike for me @5’7”, easier to ride once a Rekluse clutch was installed. The price here now, is almost 3x of what I paid for my 690, with 325 miles on it. I can see a better bike, but it should be for that money, yet the 690 is still a beast for me. I’d like the 890S for road work only.
@@poppy231X so cool!! I LOVE my Rekluse on my 500 EXC-F, it's a game changer!! Agreed, for a lot more pavement a 890 would def be more comfortable. The 690 is a beast, enjoy!!
Cool bike!
Thank you!!
Has KTM sort out the cam wear issues for 24?
@@eatcommies1375 still TBD!! Zero issues here but we use the Rotty Air Intake which is a massive step in the right direction!! Between all 4 of us, ‘22,’23’24’s we have had issues!!
@@MaxBetMotors Thanks for the reply, (sweet bike btw), I was considering 901 expedition but the cam issue stopped me , waiting to see what happens, hopefully soon
@@MaxBetMotors Thanks for the reply, (sweet bike btw), I was considering 901 expedition but the cam issue stopped me , waiting to see what happens, hopefully soon
@@eatcommies1375 901’s are killer bikes!! I bet they get it figured out soon!!
Great Bike 👍👍😉
This bike is insane
👊🏻💥
Insanely priced
Insane….ly overpriced 😂
Awesomeness
🤘🏻💥
What a beautiful bike! Envious ….
Thank you!!
Hola que gps llevas montado?.
Hello!! This is the Garmin Zumo XT....
Nice Seamaster 007 👌
Dude!! Nice snipe, my favorite comment so far!! Thanks for watching …
is it a limited edition bike?
@@joshdicuangco5134 it is!! Originally started at 700 worldwide (rumored 200 to the USA) but KTM did make a few more of an undisclosed amount!! Such a great bike!!
@@MaxBetMotors bro i would love to have this bike, Im from the Philippines
@@joshdicuangco5134 heck yah!!!!!!!
Shame KTM doesn’t make a middleweight adventure bike, something around 500cc and a smaller chassis
So this is my own speculation but I’d say hang on!! I think there’s a good chance in ‘25 - ‘26 that they make a 990 Adventure R and a 490 Adventure R!! There’s a good chance they’re making a 390 replacement with higher ground Clarence … hope it comes!!
wanted to stay all the way through, but your camera man made me dizzy. 😵💫
Yep
A video shouldn't make you motion sick
I am 5.5..thanks for crushing my dream Sir😅
Hahahahaha oh man, sorry 😬😬😬 … we have a few people in our 890 Rally FB group that have had theirs lowered & such with good success!! I think there’s 3 inches minimum to be gained if needed!!
@@MaxBetMotorsok, so I’m days away from pulling the trigger on this bike. Do you happen to know what the seat height is after they lowered it? Also, do you happen to know what the cost was to lower it? Thanks!
@@ogregang3203 Excellent!! We’ve had a few guys with the Rally’s on our FB Group that had great success with TrailTricks for lowering and I want to say cost is maybe $2k?? Lowering 2” is very possible …. If you don’t need that much you could also get the Lower Seat and that’ll make a good size difference!!
Camera man needs a tripod. Why can’t he stay still ? Super annoying ! Can’t stand to watch it.
Its funny howa chyna compay Kove Rally 800 can make a better lighter bike than KTM
Yes they can although the Kove is more leaned toward competing with the KTM RFR which I rode with both last week and they are both great bikes. A lot of thoughts compared between the two but both great bikes!!
rally adds $5000
@@Roberta_Esposito yes it does and it’s worth every penny!! Incredible upgrades over the stock 890 AR … couldn’t be happier!!
can't wait to see these out there being ridden at tortoise speeds and being picked up on easy trails left right and centre by dudes with too much cash and zero ability
Strong chance of it 😜 … at least my friend and I will make up the difference with ours, we’re the guys out doing the rough stuff with them!!