Mechanically, the new 890 Adventure R gets a 43mm WP Xplor fork and WP Xplor PDS rear shock. Both are now fully adjustable, with retuned settings for better off-road performance. It’s a little surprising to see the lack of a shock linkage, but KTM must believe everything works well enough without one. For as much as KTM touts the 890 The 890 Adventure R utilizes KTM’s updated LC8c 889cc DOHC parallel-twin engine that is also seen in the impressive 890 Duke R, said to produce more horsepower and torque than its predecessor Right now the only advantage of the 1290 Super Adventure S is the price and the fact I could swap the full Arrow exhaust, the handguards, some other parts in carbon I have on the 1090. And the fact I also own a 2011 Ducati Diavel and I wouldn't want it would "overlap" with the duke, don't know if it makes sense at all.. 790 S vs 790 R vs 790 R Rally. This lists all the differences between the R, the S and the R Rally. All the rest is strictly identical. The R Rally is a limited edition, with 500 units. So far the 2019 and the 2020 models seems identical (Rally is 2020 only). A careful look at the 2019 and 2020 parts number does show some changes however, all Published on 09.16.2022. KTM just unveiled an updated version of the 890 Adventure R for 2023, featuring a host of upgrades that include rally-inspired changes designed to boost its dirt prowess and versatility. The new model was launched today at the KTM Adventure Rally in Idaho among a crowd of journalists and adventurers from all over the world. Fragrant-Yak-3709. •. i own the Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro. The KTM is very dirt oriented and not as comfortable as the Tiger. The KTM is more nimble due to it's low tank design. Making it easier to handle in off-road conditions. The Tiger's weight is up high making it more difficult in slow technical terrain. Personally, I’d wait to see if KTM came out with a 2022. The 790 will be way cheaper then if you can find one. For people with 890s, I seem to remember that the options for turning ABS and/or TC were different? The Kawasaki will be cheaper compared to the KTM and it will have much better maintenance intervals. Theirs a lot of Versys 300’s and some BMW 310’s running around South Carolina on the dirt and gravel roads of the national forests. 4. LightoutofDark. • 4 yr. ago. 8F8K.