I did 25000 kilometers on the 2023 KTM 890 Adventure. The bike is no longer in my possession, but that’s not because of issues or problems. The simple truth is, I didn’t have any problems or issues. Or nothing major. Just a few minor things, stuff that could have happened with any motorcycle. I thought…read more>>
KTM 890 Adventure
2024 motorcycle season, an early start
The 2024 motorcycle season got off to an early start. But in true Norwegian (fake spring) fashion, temporarily ended the day after. Yeah, March 22nd is my earliest season start ever. One day of great weather amidst an otherwise pretty miserable period was enough. Plus a friend had bought a new motorcycle (not the same…read more>>
KTM motorcycles and engine heat, a problem?
KTM motorcycles and KTM engines are often associated with engine heat issues, in addition to mechanical problems and quality questions. But is the heat and heat dissipation really an issue? Something that you should worry about? A potential dealbreaker? Earlier KTM motorcycles and heat There are a lot of opinions. Youtubers, bloggers, social media posters,…read more>>
16 000 kilometers on a KTM 890 Adventure – review
Soon it’s time for the 16 000 kilometers service. Next week to be precise. Thought to sum up impressions, this far in my ownership. The short version is, I’m as happy and satisfied as I was at 10 000 kilometers. It works, and it delivers, pleasure, fun, thrills, and makes riding easy, regardless of where…read more>>
10 000 kilometers on a 2023 KTM 890 Adventure
The first 10 000 kilometers went fast on the 2023 KTM 890 Adventure. April 18th I picked it up, June 30th the odo hit 10k kilometers. There’s not much to add to the 5000 kilometers review or reflections. But I’ve long since gotten used to the things I did not like in that review. One…read more>>
Luggage solution for the KTM 890 Adventure
Luggage solutions exists in plenty. A choice is about preferences, compromises, and a few other important things. Weight matters, plus size and volume. My previous bike, a 2019 KTM 1290 Super Adventure, came with panniers included. On that bike the set of panniers neither felt heavy or in the way. On the 890 however, it…read more>>
5000 kilometers on a 2023 KTM 890 Adventure
5000 kilometers already done on the 2023 KTM 890 Adventure, it’s gone fast and, minus one niggle, trouble free! The niggle turned out to be an assembly issue, and not one related specifically to the bike. But more about that later. What I can say after the first 5000 kilometers is that this motorcycle, from…read more>>
2023 KTM 890 Adventure first impressions
The 2023 KTM 890 Adventure was, and still is, a much anticipated incarnation of the already well established 890 platform. Late April 2023 it was my turn to get acquainted. Those of you who have browsed this site, will already know where I come from. I did try alternatives in the category or class, last…read more>>