Data sheet
Dimensions & weights
- Wet weight
- 200 kg
- Weight without fuel
- 200 kg
- Seat height
- 830 / 850 mm
- Ground clearance
- 233 mm
- Wheelbase
- 1509 mm
- Suspension travel
- 200 / 200 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
- 20 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
- None
- Radiator guard
- No
- Oil cooler guard
- No
- Hand guards
- No
Consumables & service specs
Every value carries its source.
Tyres
- Front
- 90/90-21Avon TrailRider OEM fitmentKTM identity source · official
- Rear
- 150/70R18Avon TrailRider OEM fitmentKTM identity source · official
Tyre pressures
- Front — solo
- 2.4 barSolo rider, cold tyre; unchanged from MY2020 790 Adventure per KTM manualKTM identity source · official
- Front — loaded
- 2.6 barFull payload, cold tyreKTM identity source · official
- Rear — solo
- 2.4 barSolo rider, cold tyreKTM identity source · official
- Rear — loaded
- 2.9 barFull payload, cold tyreKTM identity source · official
Engine oil
- Viscosity
- SAE 10W/50KTM identity source · official
- Capacity
- 2.8 lKTM identity source · official
Coolant
- Type
- Silicate-free coolantKTM identity source · official
- Capacity
- 1.60 lKTM identity source · official
Brakes
- Fluid type
- DOT 4 / DOT 5.1KTM identity source · official
Forks
- Oil viscosity
- SAE 4KTM identity source · official
- Oil capacity
- 480 ml480±5 ml per fork leg; unchanged from 790 std-suspension forkKTM identity source · official
Final drive
- Chain
- 5/8x1/4in (520) X-ringChain wear limit: max 272mm measured over 18 rollersKTM identity source · official
Spark plugs
- Type
- NGK LMAR9AI-10KTM identity source · official
- Gap
- 1.0 mmKTM identity source · official
- Quantity
- 2One per cylinderKTM identity source · official
Battery
- Type
- HTZ12A-BS12V / 10AhKTM identity source · official
Fuel
- Minimum octane
- 95 RONKTM identity source · official
- Ethanol tolerance
- E10KTM identity source · official
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Bridgestone Battlax Adventure Trail AT41
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manufacturer fact: Bridgestone lists this exact AT41 front and rear pair for the 890 Adventure.
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Michelin Anakee Adventure
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Michelin Anakee Road
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Michelin Anakee Wild
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Bridgestone BATTLAX Adventure A41
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Continental ContiTrailAttack 3
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Mitas Enduro Trail-ADV 2
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Mitas Enduro Trail-XT+
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Metzeler Karoo 4
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Metzeler Karoo Street
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Pirelli Scorpion Rally
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Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR
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Pirelli Scorpion Trail II
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Pirelli Scorpion Trail III
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Mitas Terra Force-R
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Continental TKC 70
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Metzeler Tourance Next 2
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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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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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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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Pirelli Diablo Powercruiser
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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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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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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
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Michelin Scorcher 31
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Michelin Scorcher Adventure
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Avon Spirit ST
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Continental TKC 70 Rocks
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Continental TKC 80
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Metzeler Tourance
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Bridgestone Trail Wing TW101 / TW42
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Does not fit this bike
Bridgestone BATTLAX Adventurecross AX41
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Does not fit this bike
Bridgestone BATTLAX BT46
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Avon Cobra Chrome
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Does not fit this bike
Michelin Commander II
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Does not fit this bike
Mitas Enduro Trail+
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 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
Continental TKC 80²
The size names match, but one or more complete fit checks fail for this motorcycle.
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What breaks first and where.
Fuel pump filter contamination ("white goop"/mold from tank manufacturing)
ModerateOccasionalSame manufacturing-residue fuel pump filter clogging issue documented on the 790 platform has been reported by owners of 2022 890 Adventure models (including a case reported at only ~500 miles), with a dealer describing it as a 'known issue.'
Symptoms
- Engine bogging under load
- Stalling
- Intermittent loss of power
- Engine dying at idle or low RPM
Field repairableYes — Remove the fuel pump/sender assembly and clean or replace the in-tank fuel filter/strainer; dealers have covered this under warranty as a documented issue.
LC8c camshaft wear (cam lobe / cam follower wear)
CatastrophicRareKTM's own statement on the goodwill program specifically names 'a small quantity of 890 Dukes and 890 Adventures in 2020' as part of the affected population, alongside the 790 platform. Applicability specifically to MY2022 production is less clearly documented than for the 2018-2020 population — treat as a platform-level monitor item for this model year rather than a confirmed high-frequency issue.
Symptoms
- Difficulty starting
- Unusual engine noise/rattle from cylinder head
- Reduced power
- In advanced cases, complete loss of valve timing/engine damage
Field repairableNo — Not field-repairable; have valve clearance and cam follower condition checked by a dealer at or before the 30,000km major service interval.
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