ADVENTURE UNCHARTED If the best places are the toughest to reach, the KTM 890 ADVENTURE R is the right machine to take you there. With an upgraded engine boasting enhanced capacity and performance, this motorcycle is ready for serious off-road adventures. Drawing on vast race knowledge and experience, KTM crafts a real-world package for riders exploring every adventure’s outer limits. 01. ENGINE & EXHAUST ENGINE The most notable upgrade over its predecessor is the engine. The engine in the KTM 890 ADVENTURE range delivers impressive power, featuring significant increases in both power and torque.Improvements to electronics and pre-muffler also ensure it meets the strictest emissions regulations. This, paired with a 15,000 km service interval and low fuel consumption, makes it ready to hit the long road. CYLINDER HEADS The DOHC cylinder head contains twin chain-driven camshafts and two spark plugs (one per cylinder). Crafted lighter than forged ones, the camshafts feature a profile optimized for exceptional engine torque. 1 mm larger intake and exhaust valves, along with reworked ports optimized for airflow, contribute to peak performance delivery. The cylinder head now houses a new balancer shaft positioned between the camshafts, matching the increased RPM and rotating mass. In addition, the installation of a knock sensor enables the detection of knocking combustions, facilitating the use of lower octane fuels, which is ideal for round-the-world travel. PISTONS Forged box pistons, lighter and combined with a DLC-coated piston pin, reduce reciprocating mass for improved performance. Two jets per piston now handle piston cooling, a departure from the previous one-per-piston setup. Furthermore, increasing the rotating mass of the crankshaft by 20% enhances engine behavior at constant speed. In addition, it is beneficial for cornering stability without losing the agile riding feeling. RIDE-BY-WIRE KTM’s ride-by-wire system translates rider throttle commands into precise throttle valve positions for each riding situation. GEARBOX The 6-speed sequential gearbox achieves faster shifting due to shorter shift lever travel, lighter spring action, and quicker Quickshifter+ technology. Additionally, we glass bead blast the teeth on 4th, 5th, and 6th gears for improved reliability. Quickshifter+ – optional on the KTM 890 ADVENTURE R – allows for clutchless up and downshifts throughout the rev range. PASC CLUTCH The slipper clutch not only prevents rear wheel chatter under hard deceleration but also reduces the force required when changing gears, enabling riders to actuate the clutch lever with only one finger, saving energy while riding. Oil circulation is based on a compact semi-dry sump system to minimize friction losses. The oil actively pumps out of the crankcase, clutch housing, and gearbox, preventing unnecessary oil flow through the engine. The oil sump integrates with the oil pump housing, housing two pumps and a pressure regulation valve. Additionally, the engine features a larger oil cooler for efficient cooling. CRANKCASE New horizontally split crankcases allow for the engine’s increased bore but remain high-pressure cast from aluminium. This allows for reduced wall thickness, weight savings and optimized surfaces, offering the engine designers more freedom in their design. The crankcase integrates the open-deck cylinders. CRANKSHAFT A rotating mass increase of 20% means this forged, one-piece crankshaft improves engine behaviour at a constant speed, reducing any interference from centrifugal forces. The 435-degree firing order also produces a sound similar to that of the larger LC8 engine, which makes the KTM 890 ADVENTURE R feel like one of its V-twin ADVENTURE brothers when cracking the throttle open. CONRODS New conrods feature a trapezoidal V-shape top-end, reducing oscillating masses and supporting the motor’s revvy nature and power output. We also fit the top-end bearing with a bronze conrod bearing instead of a DLC coated top-end for longevity. BALANCER SHAFT When punching out those long days in the saddle, linking up tough offroad stages with sections of tarmac, uncomfortable engine vibrations are kept to a minimum thanks to two new balancer shafts, one in front of the crankshaft and the other in the cylinder head between the two camshafts. CYLINDER The nicasil-coated aluminium cylinders are an integral part of the sleeveless engine casing. Open deck cylinder construction optimizes cooling, enhances production tolerances, and minimizes potential cylinder warpage during production. Cylinder bore increased from 88 mm to 90.7 mm for higher displacement alongside a longer stroke. EXHAUST Stainless-steel and ready for adventure! The exhaust system on the KTM 890 ADVENTURE R features a redesigned pre-muffler and efficient catalytic converter for Euro5 compliance. The whole design is focused on centralizing masses, which also improves the exhaust system’s ground clearance. AIR FILTER The KTM 890 ADVENTURE R features easy air filter accessibility for cleaning and servicing, even if you’re out in the most remote location while on a ride. The airbox is located under the seat with the intake at the rear of the bike. Easy air filter access enables lower seat and tank positioning, making the bike narrower in crucial areas like the leg area. It has also allowed better positioning of the electronics to keep mass centralized. COOLING During extreme offroad exploration, it’s important the LC8c engine keeps its cool to ensure its advanced power and performance are maintained. Riding for hours in hot conditions is effortless with the KTM 890 ADVENTURE R’s advanced cooling technology and design. 02. CHASSIS FRAME KTM developed the overall geometry of the 890 ADVENTURE R for light handling and comfort during long-distance exploration missions, while ensuring unmatched off-road capability. The design prioritized strength, leading to the utilization of a tubular Chromoly steel frame, with the engine serving as a stressed member. This configuration reduces weight and overall size. All design and engineering innovations are focused on being compact and light. SUBFRAME With an even more lightweight and robust construction than its predecessor, the subframe is fully equipped for adventure. The motorcycle beneath you must be built to last. The steel trellis subframe was developed to be compact, lightweight, and strong enough to carry a full load of luggage and a passenger under the most demanding conditions during extreme adventure riding. SWINGARM KTM has precisely manufactured the signature die-cast, open-lattice swingarm, optimizing it
