I can't find out what the actual differences are between the two models by reading the KTM website. Is it only suspension or are there other features? I'm leaning to the S model because I want the lower seat height, but there's only about 1K price diff and wonder if I should get the R and just buy the lower seat.
But for adventure aficionados who were accustomed to the long-haul, high-speed comfort of a 1000-1250cc powerplant, the 790 didn’t quite offer enough torque or versatility. And that’s exactly why the 790’s successor, the 2021 KTM 890 Adventure R, gets more cubes and a lot of development to both its mapping and electronics package.
Verdict The benchmarks of the middleweight adventure category, the 890 Adventure and Adventure R shatter preconceptions of adventure-touring performance. Anything but top-heavy or
Published on 10.06.2020. WATCH: KTM introduces all-new 890 Adventure R and 890 Adventure R Rally. KTM just announced their new race-inspired 890 Adventure R and 890 Adventure R Rally models today. The bikes are based on a new LC8c parallel-twin engine, featuring a 90cc increase in displacement from 799c to the 889cc. ADVERTISEMENT. While the 390 Adventure still uses cast alloy wheels, 19 inches at the front and 17 inches at the rear, the bike’s off-road credentials have improved. Despite looking similar to
Montrose CO. Getting to Pyrenees: 790. Riding real Trails with LUGGAGE (step ups, lots of rocks, high penalty falls for your and the bike): 690. Riding Roads and dirt roads, with SOME rocky/rough stuff: 790, get some decent 50/50 tires and Rally Pack if on the S Model.