Adventure bike expert and hard enduro guru Chris Birch has travelled and raced in almost every part of the world. In the 100%, BIRCHY APPROVED series.
Chris Birch
No one knows adventure bikes like Chris Birch, and in this episode of the BIRCHY APPROVED series, the offroad legend talks us through the features and benefits of the new ultra-capable 2023 KTM 890 ADVENTURE R.
From top-level suspension to state-of-the-art electronics, the KTM 890 ADVENTURE R is born from KTM’s extensive rally knowledge and represents the best in extreme adventure travel bikes.
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Specs
| ENGINE |
| TORQUE: 100 Nm |
| TRANSMISSION: 6-speed |
| COOLING: Liquid-cooled with water/oil heat exchanger |
| POWER IN KW:77 kW |
| STARTER: Electric starter |
| STROKE:68.8 mm |
| BORE:90.7 mm |
| CLUTCHPASC™: anti-hopping clutch, mechanically operated |
| CO2 EMISSIONS:110 g/km |
| DISPLACEMENT:889 cm³ |
| EMSBosch: EMS with RBW |
| DESIGN:2-cylinder, 4-stroke, parallel twin |
| FUEL CONSUMPTION:4.5 l/100 km |
| LUBRICATION: Forced oil lubrication with two oil pumps |
Chris rides some of KTM’s latest ADVENTURE models over mountains and across countries with one main goal: to share his feedback on the newest model updates and inspire all of you to get out there.
In this episode of the BIRCHY APPROVED series, the offroad legend talks us through the features and benefits of the new ultra-capable 2023 KTM 890 ADVENTURE R.
The updated KTM 890 ADVENTURE R proves that the destination comes second. With its unmatched ability to dispatch everything from highways to rocky gravel switchbacks to single goat tracks, the KTM 890 ADVENTURE R boasts serious travel capabilities.
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Thanks to its incredibly responsive powerplant, pin-sharp offroad handling, and all-day comfort, it’s all about the journey.
The video shows Chris testing the new 2023 KTM 890 Adventure R.
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CHASSIS |
| TANK CAPACITY (APPROX.):20 l |
| FRONT BRAKE DISC DIAMETER:320 mm |
| REAR BRAKE DISC DIAMETER:260 mm |
| FRONT BRAKE: Disc brake |
| REAR BRAKE: Disc brake |
| CHAIN:520 X-Ring |
| FRAME DESIGN: Chromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated |
| FRONT SUSPENSION:WP XPLOR-USD, Ø 48 mm |
| GROUND CLEARANCE:263 mm |
| REAR SUSPENSIONWP:Xplor PDS shock absorber |
| SEAT HEIGHT:880 mm |
| STEERING HEAD ANGLE:63.7 ° |
| SUSPENSION TRAVEL (FRONT):240 mm |
| SUSPENSION TRAVEL (REAR):240 mm |
