Adventure Motorcycles

2027KTM 890 Adventure R Rally

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The 2027 KTM 890 Adventure R Rally is the hardcore off-road flagship of KTM's mid-size adventure range, built around an 889cc parallel-twin producing 103.6 hp and 100 Nm. WP XPLOR PRO cone-valve suspension delivers 270mm of travel at both ends and 303mm of ground clearance, while spoked 21/18-inch wheels with tube-type adventure tyres are built for serious terrain. Rally-exclusive kit includes an Akrapovic titanium slip-on exhaust, a Rally seat, Factory Racing footpegs and carbon-fibre tank guards, finished in Red Bull KTM factory livery.

Capacity: 889.0 ccm
Engine: Parallel Twin, four-stroke
Gearbox: 6-speed
Dry weight: 200.0 kg
Seat height: 910 mm
Power: 103.6 HP

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What’s new for the 2027 KTM 890 Adventure R Rally

vs the 2021

Spec	2021	2027
Power	103.3 HP (75.4 kW)	103.6 HP
Dry weight	196.0 kg (432.1 pounds)	200.0 kg (440.9 pounds)
Wet weight	—	215.0 kg (474.0 pounds)
Front suspension	WP XPLOR PRO 7548	WP XPLOR PRO 7548, 270mm travel
Rear suspension	WP XPLOR PRO 6746	WP XPLOR PRO 6746, 270mm travel
Front brakes	Double disc. Radially mounted 4 piston caliper. ABS.	320mm disc
Rear brakes	Single disc. 2 piston floating caliper. ABS.	260mm disc
Wheelbase	—	1535 mm (60.4 inches)

Other years 2021 2027

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail98%

Cornering50%

City riding20%

Daily riding35%

Touring75%

Two-up15%

Track25%

Best for: Serious off-road adventure and rally-style riding
Built for: Factory Rally-liveried, hardcore off-road adventure machine with premium WP suspension
Not ideal for: Riders wanting a comfortable road tourer, easy city bike, or passenger capability

Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.

Will it fit you?

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Units

At 910mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will not reach the ground comfortably on the 2027 KTM 890 Adventure R Rally, with a moderate knee angle of around 100 degrees and a slightly forward riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 889.0 ccm
Power: 103.6 HP
Torque: 100.0 Nm (10.2 kgf-m)
Engine type: Parallel Twin, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio: 0.5180 HP/kg (dry)
Cooling system: Liquid

Transmission

Gearbox: 6-speed
Transmission type: Manual
Final drive: Chain

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1535 mm
Seat height: 910 mm
Dry weight: 200.0 kg
Wet weight: 215.0 kg
Fuel capacity: 20.00 litres
Ground clearance: 303 mm

Chassis & suspension

Front suspension: WP XPLOR PRO 7548, 270mm travel
Rear suspension: WP XPLOR PRO 6746, 270mm travel
Front wheel travel: 270 mm
Rear wheel travel: 270 mm
Trail: 110 mm

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: 320mm disc
Front brakes diameter: 320 mm
Rear brakes: 260mm disc
Rear brakes diameter: 260 mm
Front tyre: Mitas adventure (tube-type)
Front Wheel: 21.0 in
Rear tyre: Mitas adventure (tube-type)
Rear Wheel: 18.0 in

Other

Comments: Rally-exclusive: Akrapovic titanium slip-on exhaust, Rally seat, Factory Racing footpegs, carbon-fibre tank guards, Supersprox-Stealth rear sprocket. Motor Slip Regulation, Rally ride mode, up/down quickshifter, cruise control standard. Red Bull KTM factory livery.

Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.