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The 890 Adventure R is aimed at the more adventurous adventure riders out there. Quite frankly, its capabilities off-road are off the charts. For a 200-odd kilo (dry) bike, its ability to handle jumps, rocks, mud and sand is almost mind-boggling. The 890 thrives on rough off-road detours and, with a skilled rider, can even conquer the most epic of trails.
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As the name suggests, the biggest update over the 790 is the new LC8c 889cc engine. Larger bore and longer stroke bring the power figures up 7.5kW (10hp) and 11Nm. An efficient exhaust and updated electronics help it meet strict Euro-5 emissions laws, while a new cylinder head boasts larger valves, tweaked ports, lighter camshafts and an added balancer shaft to reduce vibrations and allow higher revs. And there’s a knock sensor to help prevent engine
