The KTM 890 Adventure R has been awarded highly commended in the 2021
bike sales, bike of the year. Proudly supported by Shannons. Let's find out why.
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Despite the ongoing pandemic putting a stop to our usual bike of the year testing,
we have written reviewed over 50 motorcycles in the last 12 months,
including everything from affordable commuters to high performance train bikes.
In 2021, the bike sales, bike of the year celebrates the best new and updated models.
And from these, our judges have chosen two highly commended machines and one ultimate winner.
The KTM 890 Adventure R is a very deserving member of our 2021 top three
thanks to its overall performance, build quality and versatility.
At the Australian media launch of the 890 Adventure in May,
we were blown away by this bikes capabilities both on dirt and tarmac.
If I had to describe the KTM 890 Adventure R in one word,
it would be unreal. It's so off-road capable, it's not funny.
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It's the natural evolution of the 790 Adventure R that took out bike sales,
bike of the year in 2019. And while the 890 didn't get the top prize in 2021,
it came very close. This is much more bike than the 790.
We absolutely love the 889cc parallel-twin engine,
delivering more power and talk than the 790, making it more versatile and also more fun.
Alloy for steel trellis frame, improved brakes, new anodised wheels and reworked
WP explorer suspension, all that up to a package that's flexible,
refined and capable of taking on anything that's thrown at it.
The KTM offers comfort in both seated and standing positions.
Our judges agreed that the 890 was equally comfortable on both the road and dirt,
making it a great long distance holder.
Another big plus, is the 890 Adventure's practical and intuitive tech.
Key safety features like cornering IBS, traction control and throttle
response are all customisable, while the optional cruise control and quick shifter
are perfect for adventure touring. Our judges love these usable and functional
features which all combine to help the rider get the most out of the 890.
But let's put the tech aside, saddle up,
and see why this machine made it into the 2021 bike of the year top three.
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A bike of the year contender should be both practical and exciting.
The 890 Adventure R certainly ticks both those boxes.
Despite the bike's off-road bias, it is at home on tarmac with a fantastic
engine that offers plenty of usable talk as well as a very agile chassis.
It's incredible how agile on the road
this adventure bike can be. It really flicks through the turns with ease. Even with the
Pirelli crossed, more off-road focused tyres, it's still very short-footed on the bitumen.
But while it is fun on the tarmac,
the 890 R really won us over with its unbelievable off-road performance.
Nice modern adventure bikes are designed to have some dear capability, but the 890 Adventure R
turns this up a notch with its supremely capable WP suspension and functional electronics.
The 890 really is light and agile like in a drill bike.
And with the safety net of all the electronics on board, it really gives you that confidence
to take it into some extreme conditions.
In fact, the 890 Adventure R's versatility is matched by very few bikes. It is fast, functional,
stylish and a whole lot of fun, and it raises the bar of what an adventure tourer is capable of.
Simply, no other adventure bike has the true go anywhere capability of the KTM 890 Adventure R.
And that's why it's one of the 2021 bike sales, bike of the year highly commended winners.
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