RUST Magazine: RUST #49
RUST rushes out of lockdown to ride the all-new 2021 KTM 890 Adventure and Adventure R. Then dives in the woods of Norfolk to find out what WP has on offer in terms of aftermarket suspension options. Then relaxes in the woods of Sussex, connecting with nature via Honda's Africa Twin 1100.
RUST rushes out of lockdown to ride the all-new 2021 KTM 890 Adventure and Adventure R. Then dives in the woods of Norfolk to find out what WP has on offer in terms of aftermarket suspension options. Then relaxes in the woods of Sussex, connecting with nature via Honda's Africa Twin 1100.
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2021 KTM 890 Adventure (R<br />
The electronics package has been<br />
updated as well – two years is a long time<br />
in the development of these things, so<br />
now we have a more refined ABS and<br />
traction control systems. The Rally mode,<br />
which is standard on the R is now an<br />
option on the Adventure.<br />
The chassis has been also refreshed<br />
with a new shock and new fork settings<br />
for the Adventure, while the R gets a<br />
longer shock (up from 220 to 240mm), the<br />
sub frame is lighter and the wheel hubs<br />
are now anodised for better corrosion<br />
resistance. Alas, it can’t all be good news.<br />
The dry weight has increased from 189 to<br />
196kg.<br />
As ever, we could go on at length about<br />
the tech but as we’ve said before KTM<br />
have committed so much of it to their<br />
own website we have to ask, what’s the<br />
point? Besides we have a page limit to<br />
respect. So, we’ll get on with the ride<br />
impression, feel free to visit the KTM site<br />
for the hi-tech low-down.<br />
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