2027 KTM 890 Adventure R Rally – First Look

by Dennis Chung

Published: March 30th, 2026

Factory level suspension and Red Bull livery for $22,649

2027 ktm 890 adventure r rally first look

The KTM 890 Adventure R Rally is returning for 2027 (2026 in some markets) as a limited production model. Developed from KTM’s Dakar Rally program, the 890 Adventure R Rally offers factory-level race suspension, and Red Bull livery.

The Rally model comes equipped with a WP XPLOR Pro suspension developed specifically for racing. Up front, it uses a fully adjustable XPLOR PRO 7546 fork with shim-less Cone Valve technology, and for the rear, a XPLOR PRO 6746 shock, which is fully adjustable including both high- and low-speed compression. Suspension travel is 10.6 inches on either end, compared to 9.4 inches on the regular production 890 Adventure R. According to KTM, the suspension provides better bottoming resistance, and maintains a planted feel at speed, and comfort even when loaded with luggage and a passenger.

The upgraded suspension increases the ground clearance from 10.4 inches to 11.9 inches, while the saddle height elevates the seat up to 35.8 inches, compared to 34.6 inches for the regular model.

KTM equipped the 890 Adventure R Rally with tube-type Excel rims, a 2.15 x 21” up front, and a 4 x 18” at the rear, compared to the regular model’s larger tubeless 2.5 x 21” and 4.5 x 18” combination. The wheels come shod in tubed Mitas Enduro Trail+ 60% road/40% off-road tires.

The chassis is otherwise the same as the regular 890 Adventure R, with a powder-coated chromium-molybdenum steel frame using the engine as a stressed element. The front wheel is equipped with dual radially-mounted four-piston calipers paired with 320mm discs, while the rear uses a two-piston floating caliper and 260mm disc.

The engine is also unchanged from the regular production model: an 889cc parallel-Twin claiming a peak of 105 hp and 73.8 lb-ft. The Rally version comes standard with an Akrapovič titanium slip-on.

Other highlights include a factory racing footpeg kit, a one-piece flat-profile Rally seat, and a Tech Pack of electronics usually offered as an add-on for the regular 890 Adventure. The Tech Pack includes a Rally mode with 10 levels of wheel-slip control, motor slip regulation, cruise control, and bidirectional quickshifter+.

The 2027 KTM 890 Adventure R Rally starts at $22,649, which is a $6,350 premium over the non-Rally model. Look for it in dealerships this spring.

2027 KTM 890 Adventure R Rally Specifications
MSRP	$22,649
Engine Type	2-cylinder, 4-stroke, Parallel-Twin, four valves per cylinder, DOHC, liquid cooled with water/oil heat exchanger
Bore x Stroke	90.7 mm x 68.8 mm
Displacement	889cc
Compression Ratio	13.5:1
EMS	Bosch EMS with RBW
Horsepower	105 hp at 8,000 rpm (claimed)
Torque	73.8 lb-ft. at 6,500 rpm (claimed)
Starter	Electric starter
Lubrication	Forced oil lubrication with 2 oil pumps
Clutch	Cable operated PASC Slipper clutch
Transmission	6-speed
Primary Drive	39:75
Final Drive	45:16
Chain	X-Ring 520
Frame	Chromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated
Subframe	Chromium-Molybdenum-Steel trellis, powder coated
Front Suspension	WP XPLOR PRO 7548 (Closed Cartridge Cone Valve fork) with adjustable compression, rebound, and preload; 10.6 inches of travel
Rear Suspension	WP XPLOR PRO 6746 monoshock with PDS with adjustable high and low speed compression, rebound, and preload; 10.6 inches of travel
Front Brake	Dual radially-mounted 4-piston calipers, 320 mm disc
Rear Brake	Single 2 piston floating caliper, 260 mm disc
Front Wheel	Spoked wheel with aluminum rim, , 2.15 × 21″
Rear Wheel	Spoked wheel with aluminum rim, 4.00 × 18″
Front Tire	90/90-21″ Mitas Enduro Trail+
Rear Tire	150/70-18″ Mitas Enduro Trail+
Rake/Trail	26.2° / 4.3 inches
Wheelbase	60.4 ± 0.6 inches
Ground Clearance	11.9 inches
Curb Weight	474 pounds, fully fueled (claimed)
Seat Height	35.8 inches
Fuel Capacity	5.3 gallons (0.8 gallons reserve)