Data sheet
Dimensions & weights
- Wet weight
- 200 kg
- Weight without fuel
- 200 kg
- Seat height
- 893 mm
- Ground clearance
- 263 mm
- Wheelbase
- 1528 mm
- Suspension travel
- 240 / 240 mm
Engine & drivetrain
- Engine
- 889 cc · Parallel twin
- Cooling
- Liquid cooled
- Output
- 105 hp · 100 Nm
- Transmission
- 6-speed
- Final drive
- Chain
- Fuelling
- Electronic fuel injection
Fuel & range
- Fuel capacity
- 19.5 L
- Real world range
- 450 km
Electronics & rider aids
- Ride modes
- Street/Rain/Offroad/Rally
- Cruise control
- Yes
- Traction control
- Yes · defeatable
- ABS
- Yes · fully defeatable
- Heated grips
- No
- Heated seat
- No
Service intervals
- Service interval
- 15,000 km
- Valve check
- 30,000 km
- Chain lube
- every 1,000 km
- Air filter
- 15,000 km
Protection
- Bash plate
- Partial engine
- Radiator guard
- No
- Oil cooler guard
- No
- Hand guards
- Yes
Consumables & service specs
Every value carries its source.
Tyres
- Front
- 90/90-21Mitas Enduro Trail+ OEM fitment per manualKTM OM 890 Adv R 2024 · official
- Rear
- 150/70B18Mitas Enduro Trail+ OEM fitment per manualKTM OM 890 Adv R 2024 · official
Tyre pressures
- Front — solo
- 2.4 barSolo rider, road use, cold tyre; manual also lists a 1.8 bar off-road-specific pressureKTM OM 890 Adv R 2024 · official
- Front — loaded
- 2.6 barFull payload, cold tyreKTM OM 890 Adv R 2024 · official
- Rear — solo
- 2.4 barSolo rider, road use, cold tyre; manual also lists a 1.8 bar off-road-specific pressureKTM OM 890 Adv R 2024 · official
- Rear — loaded
- 2.9 barFull payload, cold tyreKTM OM 890 Adv R 2024 · official
Engine oil
- Viscosity
- SAE 10W/50KTM OM 890 Adv R 2024 · official
- Capacity
- 2.9 lIncreased from 2.8L on std 890 Adventure — do not assume carryoverKTM OM 890 Adv R 2024 · official
Coolant
- Type
- Silicate-free coolantRated to -25°C freeze protection per manualKTM OM 890 Adv R 2024 · official
- Capacity
- 1.60 lKTM OM 890 Adv R 2024 · official
Brakes
- Fluid type
- DOT 4 / DOT 5.1KTM OM 890 Adv R 2024 · official
Forks
- Oil viscosity
- SAE 4KTM OM 890 Adv R 2024 · official
- Oil capacity
- 630 ml630±5 ml per fork leg — significantly more than the std 890's 480ml due to the R's longer-travel WP XPLOR-USD 48mm fork (240mm travel)KTM OM 890 Adv R 2024 · official
Final drive
- Chain
- 5/8x1/4in (520) X-ringKTM OM 890 Adv R 2024 · official
Spark plugs
- Type
- NGK LMAR9AI-10KTM OM 890 Adv R 2024 · official
- Gap
- 1.0 mmKTM OM 890 Adv R 2024 · official
- Quantity
- 2One per cylinderKTM OM 890 Adv R 2024 · official
Battery
- Type
- HTZ12A-BS12V / 10AhKTM OM 890 Adv R 2024 · official
Fuel
- Minimum octane
- 95 RONKTM OM 890 Adv R 2024 · official
- Ethanol tolerance
- E10KTM OM 890 Adv R 2024 · official
Tyre Library
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Mitas Enduro Trail+
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Continental TKC 80²
Matching front and rear sizes exist, but some motorcycle requirements or the front-and-rear pairing still need confirmation.
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Michelin Anakee III
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Pirelli Angel GT
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Pirelli Angel GT II
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Pirelli Angel ST
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No matching front and rear pair
Bridgestone BATTLAX Adventurecross Scrambler AX41S
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Bridgestone BATTLAX BT-45
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Bridgestone BATTLAX Sport Touring T32
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Bridgestone BATTLAX Sport Touring T33
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Bridgestone BATTLE WING BW501 / BW502
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Bridgestone BATTLECRUISE H50
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No matching front and rear pair
Michelin Commander III Cruiser
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Michelin Commander III Touring
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Continental ContiClassicAttack
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Continental ContiEscape
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Continental ContiLegend
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Continental ContiMotion
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Continental ContiRoad
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Continental ContiRoadAttack 4
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Continental ContiTour
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Metzeler Cruisetec
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No matching front and rear pair
Pirelli Diablo Powercruiser
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No matching front and rear pair
Metzeler Enduro 3 Sahara
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Bridgestone EXEDRA G853 / G852
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Bridgestone EXEDRA MAX
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IRC GP-21F / GP-22R
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Dunlop K750
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Metzeler Lasertec
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No matching front and rear pair
Pirelli MT 21 Rallycross
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Pirelli MT 60 RS
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Pirelli Night Dragon
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Continental RB 2 / K 112
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Michelin Road 5
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Michelin Road 6
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No matching front and rear pair
Michelin Road 6 GT
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Michelin Road Classic
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Michelin Road W GT
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Metzeler Roadtec 01
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Metzeler Roadtec 01 SE
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Metzeler Roadtec 02
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Metzeler Roadtec Z8 Interact
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Michelin Scorcher 11
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
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Michelin Scorcher 31
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No matching front and rear pair
Michelin Scorcher Adventure
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Avon Spirit ST
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
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No matching front and rear pair
Continental TKC 70 Rocks
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No matching front and rear pair
Continental TKC 80
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No matching front and rear pair
Metzeler Tourance
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
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No matching front and rear pair
Bridgestone Trail Wing TW101 / TW42
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
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Does not fit this bike
Michelin Anakee Adventure
The size names match, but one or more complete fit checks fail for this motorcycle.
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Does not fit this bike
Michelin Anakee Road
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Does not fit this bike
Michelin Anakee Wild
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Does not fit this bike
Bridgestone BATTLAX Adventure A41
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Does not fit this bike
Bridgestone Battlax Adventure Trail AT41
The size names match, but one or more complete fit checks fail for this motorcycle.
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Does not fit this bike
Bridgestone BATTLAX Adventurecross AX41
The size names match, but one or more complete fit checks fail for this motorcycle.
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Does not fit this bike
Bridgestone BATTLAX BT46
The size names match, but one or more complete fit checks fail for this motorcycle.
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Does not fit this bike
Avon Cobra Chrome
The size names match, but one or more complete fit checks fail for this motorcycle.
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Does not fit this bike
Michelin Commander II
The size names match, but one or more complete fit checks fail for this motorcycle.
Still needs checking: construction, load rating, any manufacturer restrictions, front and rear pairing, approved rim width, speed rating, tube or tubeless setup, a named tyre match.
Does not fit this bike
Continental ContiTrailAttack 3
The size names match, but one or more complete fit checks fail for this motorcycle.
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Does not fit this bike
Mitas Enduro Trail-ADV 2
The size names match, but one or more complete fit checks fail for this motorcycle.
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Does not fit this bike
Mitas Enduro Trail-XT+
The size names match, but one or more complete fit checks fail for this motorcycle.
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Does not fit this bike
Heidenau K60 Scout
The size names match, but one or more complete fit checks fail for this motorcycle.
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Does not fit this bike
Metzeler Karoo 4
The size names match, but one or more complete fit checks fail for this motorcycle.
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Does not fit this bike
Metzeler Karoo Street
The size names match, but one or more complete fit checks fail for this motorcycle.
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Does not fit this bike
Metzeler ME 888 Marathon Ultra
The size names match, but one or more complete fit checks fail for this motorcycle.
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Does not fit this bike
Pirelli Scorpion Rally
The size names match, but one or more complete fit checks fail for this motorcycle.
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Does not fit this bike
Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR
The size names match, but one or more complete fit checks fail for this motorcycle.
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Does not fit this bike
Pirelli Scorpion Trail II
The size names match, but one or more complete fit checks fail for this motorcycle.
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Does not fit this bike
Pirelli Scorpion Trail III
The size names match, but one or more complete fit checks fail for this motorcycle.
Still needs checking: construction, load rating, any manufacturer restrictions, front and rear pairing, approved rim width, speed rating, tube or tubeless setup, a named tyre match.
Does not fit this bike
Mitas Terra Force-R
The size names match, but one or more complete fit checks fail for this motorcycle.
Still needs checking: construction, load rating, any manufacturer restrictions, front and rear pairing, approved rim width, speed rating, tube or tubeless setup, a named tyre match.
Does not fit this bike
Continental TKC 70
The size names match, but one or more complete fit checks fail for this motorcycle.
Still needs checking: construction, load rating, any manufacturer restrictions, front and rear pairing, approved rim width, speed rating, tube or tubeless setup, a named tyre match.
Does not fit this bike
Metzeler Tourance Next 2
The size names match, but one or more complete fit checks fail for this motorcycle.
Still needs checking: construction, load rating, any manufacturer restrictions, front and rear pairing, approved rim width, speed rating, tube or tubeless setup, a named tyre match.
What breaks first and where.
Front brake master cylinder seal swelling (ASEAN market)
CatastrophicRareAustralian recall REC-006281 covers specified 2023-2024 KTM 890 Adventure R motorcycles whose front-brake master-cylinder seals may swell and reduce or eliminate front braking. This entry applies to motorcycles within that Australian campaign; owners in other markets should check their VIN with KTM's local recall service.
Symptoms
- Reduced or lost front brake performance
- Soft or spongy front brake lever feel
Field repairableNo — Requires dealer replacement of the affected master cylinder seals; not field-repairable. 114 units affected in the ASEAN/Australian market per the source recall notice.
Where to find things
Common locations for jacks, filters, fluids and fuse boxes. Follow the reference link when a picture helps more than words.
Engine oil fill
Engine-oil filler and level-check point on the engine; use the referenced owner-manual level procedure and keep contamination out of the opening.
ReferenceCoolant reservoir
Coolant expansion reservoir shown in the referenced owner-manual general-view and maintenance diagrams; open or top up only when the system is cold.
ReferenceBrake fluid reservoir
Front reservoir at the handlebar master cylinder and rear reservoir beside the rear master cylinder; use the manual's motorcycle attitude for level checks.
ReferenceField toolkit
What it takes to remove a wheel, handle common field repairs, and get moving again.
17 mm internal hex axle adaptor
Required30 mm internal hex axle adaptor
Required32 mm socket or ring wrench
Required520-chain breaker and riveter
RequiredCompact inflator with 0-60 psi gauge
RequiredMatching 520 rivet master link
RequiredT40 Torx bit
RequiredT45 Torx bit
RequiredTubeless reamer, insertion tool and vulcanising plug strings
Required