KTM 890 ADVENTURE R 2023 User Manual

12 TUNING THE CHASSIS
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12.1 Fork/shock absorber
F03292-10
The fork and the shock absorber offer many options of adapting
the suspension to the riding style and the payload.
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The recommendations for the suspension setting are shown
in table
1
. The table is located under the seat on the air
filter box.
These adjustments are guidelines and should always be the basis
for a suspension setting. If the guidelines are not adhered to,
the riding characteristics could deteriorate, particularly at high
speeds.
12.2 Adjusting the compression damping of the fork
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The hydraulic compression damping determines the fork suspension behavior.
F02024-10
–
Turn white adjusting screw
1
clockwise as far as it will go.
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The adjusting screw
1
is located at the upper end of
the left fork leg.
The compression damping is located in left fork
leg COMP (white adjusting screw). The rebound
damping is located in right fork leg REB (red adjusting
screw).
– Turn counterclockwise by the number of clicks corresponding
to the fork type.
Guideline
Compression damping
Comfort 20 clicks
Standard 15 clicks
Sport 10 clicks
Full payload 15 clicks
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping; turn counterclock-
wise to reduce damping during compression.

KTM 890 ADVENTURE R 2023 Specifications

General

Engine Type	2-cylinder, 4-stroke, parallel twin
Displacement	889 cc
Transmission	6-speed
Front Suspension	WP XPLOR-USD, Ø 48 mm
Bore x Stroke	90.7 mm x 68.8 mm
Compression Ratio	13.5:1
Fuel System	Electronic Fuel Injection
Final Drive	Chain
Front Tire	90/90-21
Rear Tire	150/70-18
Cooling	Liquid cooled
Lubrication	Forced oil lubrication with 2 oil pumps
Frame	Chromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated
Power	105 hp (77 kW) @ 8, 000 rpm
Torque	100 Nm
Fuel Tank Capacity	20 liters
Seat Height	880 mm (34.6 in)
Dry Weight	196 kg (432 lb)
Rear Suspension	WP XPLOR PDS shock absorber
Front Brake	2x radially mounted 4-piston calipers
Rear Brake	2-piston floating caliper
ABS	Bosch 9.1 MP (incl. Cornering-ABS and offroad mode)
Wheels Front	21"
Wheels Rear	18"
Chain	520
Steering Head Angle	63.5°
Ground Clearance	263 mm