KTM 890 Adventure
- Production years
- 2021–2023
- Brand
- KTM
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KTM 890 Adventure (2023)
Selected year: 2021
Technical specifications
- Engine capacity
- 889 cm³
- Power
- 105 hp (78 kW) at 8,000 rpm
- Wet weight
- 210 kg
- Seat height
- 850 mm
Overview
The 2023 KTM 890 Adventure is an adventure bike with an 889 cc parallel-twin engine. It produces 105 hp (78 kW) and 100 Nm, with a listed weight of 210 kg (wet weight), an 860 mm seat and a 20 L fuel tank. Its wheels are listed as 2.50 x 21 at the front and 4.50 x 18 at the rear, with 200 mm of front suspension travel and 200 mm at the rear. The suspension uses WP APEX forks and a WP APEX monoshock. Compared with the Ducati Multistrada 950, the KTM 890 Adventure is 17 kg lighter.
Specifications
Engine
Engine
- Bore
- 90.7 mm
- Bore x stroke
- 90.7 x 68.8 mm
- Engine capacity
- 889 cm³
- Compression ratio
- 13.5:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid cooled with water/oil heat exchanger
- Cylinders
- 2
- Engine type
- Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
- Fuel system
- DKK Dell’Orto with 46mm throttle body
- Lubrication system
- Pressure lubrication with 2 oil pumps
- Starting
- Electric
- Stroke
- 68.8 mm
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
Performance and transmission
Performance and transmission
- Emission details
- Euro 5
- Power
- 105 hp (78 kW) at 8,000 rpm
- Torque
- 100 Nm
- Chain size
- 520
- Clutch
- PASC antihopping clutch, mechanically operated
- Final drive
- Chain
- Gearbox
- Manual 6-speed
Dimensions and weight
Dimensions and weight
- Fuel capacity
- 20 L
- Ground clearance
- 233 mm
- Seat height
- 850 mm
- Wet weight
- 210 kg
- Wheelbase
- 1,529 mm
Chassis and suspension
Chassis and suspension
- Fork tube size
- 48 mm
- Frame
- Chromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated
- Front suspension
- 48mm WP APEX 43 forks
- Front wheel travel
- 200 mm
- Rake
- 26.3 °
- Rear suspension
- WP APEX - Monoshock
- Rear wheel travel
- 200 mm
Brakes and wheels
Brakes and wheels
- Abs
- Bosch 9.1 MP incl. Cornering-ABS and offroad mode, disengageable
- Front brakes
- 2x 320mm discs with 4-piston radially mounted calipers
- Front brakes diameter
- 320 mm
- Front tyre
- 90/90 x 21 Continental Twinduro TKC 80
- Front wheel
- 2.50 x 21
- Rear brakes
- Single 260mm disc 2-piston floating caliper
- Rear brakes diameter
- 260 mm
- Rear tyre
- 150/70 x 18 Continental Twinduro TKC 80
- Rear wheel
- 4.50 x 18
- Wheels
- Wire-spoked
Last updated:
Model years
2023
Seat height: 850 mm → 860 mm
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| Engine capacity | 889 cm³ | 889 cm³ |
| Power | 105 hp (78 kW) | 105 hp (78 kW) |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Wet weight | 210 kg | 210 kg |
| Seat height | 850 mm | 860 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 20 L | 20 L |
Pros and cons
Advantages
Below the class median for weight
At 210 kg (wet weight), it is 16.5 kg lighter than the adventure bike median of 226.5 kg in our catalogue.
Things to consider
Seat above the class median
The 860 mm seat is 19 mm taller than the adventure bike median of 841 mm in our catalogue.
Rider fit
Rider fit calculator
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Estimated from your height: 79 cm
How to measure
Stand barefoot with your back to a wall. Hold a book firmly between your legs, then measure from the floor to the top edge of the book.
Estimated ground reach
Balls of both feet likely down
You should reach on both sides, but probably not with your heels fully down.
Seat height
850 mm
Approx. loaded height
820 mm
Estimate assumes about 30 mm of suspension sag. Seat width, footwear, luggage and suspension settings can change real reach. Always sit on the motorcycle before buying.
Fuel range calculator
Enter your expected fuel consumption to estimate the distance on a full tank, with or without a fuel reserve.
Tank 20 L at 5.5 L/100 km
Lower consumption = longer range.
Estimated range
364 km
With 10% reserve
327 km
This is a planning estimate, not a measured result. Speed, route, weather, load and riding style can change real consumption.
FAQ
What is the weight of KTM 890 Adventure?
The KTM 890 Adventure weighs 210 kg (wet weight). For model year 2021.
What are the specs of KTM 890 Adventure?
The KTM 890 Adventure has the following key specifications (specs) for model year 2021: 889 cc; 105 hp (78 kW); 100 Nm; 210 kg (wet weight); seat height 850 mm; fuel tank 20 L. Specification table
How much horsepower does KTM 890 Adventure have?
The KTM 890 Adventure makes 105 hp (78 kW) at 8,000 rpm, with a torque of 100 Nm. For model year 2021.
What is the seat height of KTM 890 Adventure?
The KTM 890 Adventure has a seat height of 850 mm. For model year 2021.
What is the fuel tank capacity of KTM 890 Adventure?
The KTM 890 Adventure has a fuel tank capacity of 20 L. For model year 2021.
Does the KTM 890 Adventure meet the numerical A2 limits?
The KTM 890 Adventure does not meet the numerical A2 limits at full power: 78.3 kW, 0.37 kW/kg. This does not confirm licence eligibility for every version and market. For model year 2021.













