KTM 890 Adventure is expected to launch in India in August 2022 in the expected price range of ₹ 9,00,000 to ₹ 10,00,000. Currently available bikes which are similar to 890 Adventure are Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT, BMW F850 GS & Triumph Tiger 900. Another bike similar to 890 Adventure is Yamaha Tenere 700 which is launching in July 2022 in India.
The KTM 890 Adventure is the base model of the middleweight adventure tourer motorcycle. The motorcycle is powered by an 889cc, liquid-cooled, parallel twin-cylinder engine that it shares with the 890 Duke series. The Euro5-compliant motor is tuned to deliver 103.5bhp of power and 100Nm of peak torque on the adventure tourer.
In terms of design, the 890 Adventure draws styling cues from the 790 Adventure. Thus, the middleweight adventure tourer packs a tall-windscreen, low-slung fuel tank, knuckle guards, split seats, and a tall-set exhaust.
The hardware on the motorcycle comprises WP APEX rear shock that features a rebound damping adjuster and an additional hand adjuster for spring preload. The suspension setup at the front includes WP-sourced upside-down front forks. The motorcycle packs 200mm of suspension travel, Dakar Rally-inspired ergonomics, accessible seat height, a low fender, a 20-litre fuel tank, and the KTM MY RIDE Navigation.
The KTM 890 Adventure also gets adventure-spec tyres, a full-size TFT dashboard, cornering ABS, motorcycle traction control, motor slip regulation, and two-step adjustable seat height. Buyers can also opt for accessories like cruise control, Quickshifter+, heated seat, and heated grips.