If you want a multi-cylinder, travel-capable adventure motorcycle, but still want amazing off road capability, your options are a bit limited. You’ve got the Yamaha Tenere 700, Aprilia Tuareg 660, Ducati DesertX, Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro, and a few others. The KTM 890 Adventure R is the most capable in this category – with best in class power to weight ratio, the best electronics, and best suspension. However, it does come with some serious downsides and reliability concerns. Here’s why I bought yet another KTM. #motorcycle #ktm #ktm890adventure #advrider #adv #travel
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00:00 Intro
01:43 Why KTM?
02:48 Reliability?
04:40 R Model
05:36 Spec/Features
07:49 Off Road
12:37 Sand Wash
13:47 Sold Rally?
14:41 Suspension Test
17:03 Highway
18:52 Sport Ride
21:06 Conclusion/Teaser