KTM had a pre-launch of the KTM
790 ADVENTURE R at the annual European event, held in Olbia, Sardinia
in 2018.
The all-new parallel-twin powered ADVENTURE bike has been
developed in tandem with KTM’s latest Dakar-winning weapon, the KTM 450 RALLY,
to be the link between its enduro bikes and street range in 2019.
With the bike inspired by the demand of its customers and
dealers, it was some of these hardcore riders who were the first to see and hear
up close an early, preproduction version of the KTM
790 ADVENTURE R. After the opening riding day of the event, the
background and positioning of this exciting new bike was formally introduced to
the assembled riders by KTM staff and also ridden at the event by Chris Birch –
an eight times New Zealand Enduro champ, triple Roof of Africa winner and 2010
Red Bull Romaniacs laureate, among many other accolades.
Made in the READY TO RACE style benefitting from KTM’s unrivaled
offroad competition DNA, this is more than just the look of a rally bike; the
lightweight KTM 790 ADVENTURE R will
have the performance and purpose to back up this image. For enduro pilots who
demand to go further than ever without ever taking the easy route or for
adventure riders who desire to tackle the paths least explored, this will be a
motorcycle to back-up the ambitious.
After riding the bike, Chris
Birch said: “I’m honestly blown away by the new KTM 790 ADVENTURE
R. Naturally, I’ve got a lot of experience on enduro bikes and the awesome
ability of the big KTM ADVENTURE models, and this just feels like the perfect
combination of them both. Obviously, what I rode is still a prototype, but it´s
looking in terrific shape. Can’t wait to ride the final product!”
For extreme travel enduro riding, the KTM
790 ADVENTURE R will be a street bike with serious offroad capabilities
and unrivaled performance in its segment.
KTM 790 ADVENTURE R HIGHLIGHTS:
Utilizes new KTM LC8c 799cc parallel twin engine, tuned for
a wider spread of torque when compared with KTM 790 DUKE
Over 400 km fuel tank range – for real exploring
Low seat height for ultimate control in all situations
Low-slung fuel tank for optimum center of gravity
Fully adjustable WP suspension front and back with long
travel and PDS for the shock absorber
Radial mounted, 4-piston front brake calipers with ABS and
offroad ABS options
Adjustable ergonomics to match the rider and the riding
situation
Spoked wheels in true offroad sizes for optimum tire choice
LED lights all over
Full suite of electronic rider aid options, including lean
angle sensitivity and ride mode technology
Wide range of official KTM PowerParts developed alongside to
complement any journey
Any corrections or more information on these motorcycles will be kindly appreciated.
