Which suits you
- There is little in the weight: 215kg against 215kg wet.
- The 890 Adventure has the lower seat by 40mm, which matters more on a rutted lane than on the road if you are shorter in the leg.
- Both take a 90/90-21 front tyre, so the same front tyre options fit either bike.
- The 890 Adventure is only available second-hand.
Holloway ratings side by side
KTM 890 Adventure KTM 890 Adventure R
Green lane
Technical off-road
Beginner friendly
Road
890 Adventure vs 890 Adventure R specs
| KTM 890 Adventure | KTM 890 Adventure R | |
|---|---|---|
| Green lane score | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Price | Used only | £13,299 |
| Wet weight | 215kg | 215kg |
| Seat height | 840mm | 880mm |
| Ground clearance | Not published | 263mm |
| Suspension travel (f/r) | 200mm / 200mm | 240mm / 240mm |
| Wheels (f/r) | 21" / 18" | 21" / 18" |
| Tyre sizes (f/r) | 90/90-21 / 150/70-18 | 90/90-21 / 150/70-18 |
| Engine | 889cc | 889cc |
| Power | 105hp | 105hp |
| Fuel tank | 20L | 20L |
| Real-world range | Not officially published | ~260 mi |
| Licence | A | A |
A tick marks the better figure for green laning. Manufacturer figures; weights are wet unless marked as estimates.
Our take on each
KTM 890 Adventure: A fast, well-equipped adventure twin with excellent electronics and long-travel suspension, but at 215kg and over 100hp it is a lot of bike for a muddy byway.
KTM 890 Adventure R: A genuinely capable, low-centred off-road middleweight built for pace, though the firm seat and locked-behind-a-paywall extras are common owner gripes.
Remember: rider ability, tyres and the weather on the day move the real answer more than the bike does. Check each lane's own difficulty and legal status before you ride.
Find where to ride either one
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