The Chromoly tubular steel framework appears like the 790's framework, but the 890 nevertheless gets a brand new, lighter subframe. Like its 790 forerunner, the 890 Experience R employs a saddle-shaped 5.3-gallon gas tank which places all its volume low from the chassis. The low-slung tank enhances the middle of gravity by enabling the driver's legs to remain closer together. Metzeler provides the Karoo 3 experience tires to the 21-inch front and 18-inch back wire-spoke wheels.
Engine & Wheels
Both variations of the 890 provide an off-road ride experience that reduces electricity and also softens rotational response. The addition also allows for better wheel slide and disables anti-wheelie controller. The Rally version gets an additional Rally style (optional to the normal R version despite being regular for the 790 one) that provides snappier throttle response and nine selectable levels of wheel slide control. For the new 2021 version, the Rally style is optimized for a larger selection of surfaces.
The 2021 KTM 890 Experience R is powered with a liquid-cooled DOHC 889cc parallel-twin engine, very similar to the one which powers the 890 Duke R. Beyond raising the displacement, KTM enhanced the bulk of the crankshaft by 20 percent, promising improved rideability, particularly with low-rpm torque. In comparison to this 790 Adventure R 799cc engine, KTM ensures the 890 generates an extra 10 hp and 8.9 lb-ft. In 6500 rpm.
To match the powerful engine, KTM upgraded the Power Assist Clutch (PASC) with new friction plates. KTM also changed the six-speed transmission, shortening the change lever travelling and incorporating milder spring activity for quicker shifting. The fourth, fifth, and sixth gears additionally obtained a glass bead blasting solution for enhanced reliability.
The Karoo 3 experience tires of the 21-inch front and 18-inch back wire-spoke wheels. The 890 Experience R Rally is equipped using the exact same Karoo 3 tires but it's thinner, more powerful DID DirtStar rims demand tubes and can't be fitted with all the TPMS. For both models, KTM provides as an option slightly thinner, nearly endure style competition-ready wheels with matching bib mousses. The 890 Experience R includes a 48mm WP XPLOR-USD fork plus a preload-adjustable XPLOR PDS back shock.
WP also provides a steering damper for the R version. The two R and R Rally versions utilize twin 320mm front wheels using radial-mount four-piston callipers up front. The 890 additionally gets a brand-new stainless-steel back brake hose for lower heating and less brake fade on long downhills.
Cornering ABS is standard, using a distinctive off-road setting which deactivates rear-wheel ABS when decreasing front-wheel intervention. Traction control is also standard, but the 890 utilises two different controls to quantify back wheel slide and lean angle to figure out the quantity of grip to provide. KTM guarantees the upgraded system is simpler and not as abrupt. Traction control may also be disabled.
Along with the additions mentioned above, the 2021 KTM 890 Experience R Rally additionally gets an Akrapovič exhaust (that KTM ensures are 35% lighter), a taller, flatter chair, carbon fibre tank guards, bigger footrests, and a briefer, transparent windscreen.