Anyone know where to get the 2021 890 Adventure repair manual? Or the part number? I checked KTM’s website and KTMtwins site too. The current 1090 is actually a 1050, as it still has the old engine; it just had a power increase to 123bhp. Our sources suggest the new model will get a capacity increase up to 1150cc, with a Aug 3, 2017. Oddometer: 159. Location: Munford, TN. I recently changed the oil in my 1090R. It started well to set the oil level. After the oil change I ran my air compressor off of SAE connectors to the battery and filled up the front and rear tires. When I went to start the bike again, nothing happened. The KTM 1090 ADVENTURE R stares down anything in its path. Its forgiving WP suspension, wire-spoked offroad wheels, and built-to-last 125hp fuel-efficient engine is set to take you further off the beaten track. This motorcycle is KTM’s most offroad-capable ADVENTURE model and uses the same state-of-the-art technology as the KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE R. Inspired … Continue reading 1090 Making the 690/701 or 790/890 decision, you should also look at the respective maintenance schedules. The single has a 6k mile oil/filter change, plus a valve inspection. The twin has 9k mile oil/filter, and 18k valve inspection. I’ve had a bike that needed 6k valve inspections and frequently shim changes too (cams had to be removed). Forget it. Oil change kit includes four liters of LiquiMoly Full-syntethic 10w50 with JASO-MA2 standard (as per KTM specification) and your choice of regular paper filter or Scotts Stainless steel (reusable). Why Scotts Filter is the best ? Adventure motorcycle engines are valuable to take on water, that's just the nature of the KTM 890 Adventure R – More off-road biased with longer travel, chunkier suspension.; KTM 890 Adventure R Rally – Limited run of 700 and comes with top spec WP off-road suspension, Akrapovic The 1290 R is definitely a motorcycle that responds well to having its knobs fiddled. The 1,301cc 1290 Super Adventure R has noticeably more flywheel effect compared to the 1190 R motor, which helps keep it tractable in the dirt even though it makes more power and torque. Greenville, SC. Apr 19, 2018. #1. Just picked up a lightly used KTM 1190 Adventure. I changed the oil right away, along with all the other fluids. I went along with the user manual recommendation of using Motorex oil 10W-50. Decided I better do some research here, and I’m finding out that it’s not a very good oil. Keeping asphalt lovers in mind, the 1290 S is fitted with a 19-inch wheel up front and 17-inch at the rear, while excellent braking power is ensured thanks to world-renowned market leader BREMBO. FRAME. STEEL PERFECTION. The chrome-molybdenum steel trellis frame is at the center of the bike’s excellent robust chassis. pyhWT.