If the rear of the bike drops past this number, you need to add preload to your shock spring (bring the rear of the bike up). Conversely, if the rear of the bike is too high with the rider on it, you need to decrease the preload on shock spring. On the AT, and some other ADV bikes, preload adjustment is as simple as turning a knob. With the right springs and adjustment your 890 should work pretty well, the comfort settings do help, as does backing off high speed adjustment. Ive done 60mph to 70 mph over washboard and its like a smooth road. There's no real way to meaningfully slow an 890 down on gravel from those speeds, best to be going straight. The 2023 KTM 890 SMT is rock solid at any speed, thanks to a high-end steering damper. Engineered to provide unflappable composure at all times, the steering damper works to keep the front end stable when flicking through tight turns or hauling over mountain passes. FUELED FOR FUN. Fuel Tank. There’s also an adjustable seat, offering a height of either 850mm or 830mm. As always, check back soon for more information, plus a full in-depth KTM 890 Adventure review coming soon. Read about the 2023 KTM 890 Adventure, which gets bodywork, tech and suspension upgrades, here with MCN. plus a new two-part foam seat design allowing for an 825mm seat height as standard The 2023 KTM 890 ADVENTURE allows you to set up your ride to your own preferences. Fitted with rebound and compression damping adjusters on the top cap of each fork leg, it makes for quick and easy adjustment for different terrain types. On the rear, the shock features a rebound damping adjuster and a hand adjuster for spring preload. 6. A full suite of 6D IMU-supported electronics and riding modes is standard. In stock trim, the 890 features Rain, Street, and Sport modes. They are non-configurable riding modes that adjust the The 890 Adventure comes with a two-part adjustable seat with the rider perched 850 mm off the ground. This compares against the seat height on the Adventure R at 880 mm and the The 2023 KTM 890 Adventure and all other motorcycles made 1894-2023. Specifications. Pictures. Seat height: 850 mm (33.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. The ride doesn’t need to end when the road does. Taking the lightweight and sporty characteristics from the latest generation of KTM 890 ADVENTURE models, the KTM 890 ADVENTURE L has been specifically developed for A2 licence holders looking for a capable adventure tourer – both on and off the tarmac. Featuring updated performance figures z3QSoR.