KTM 1290 SAR vs 890 Adventure R : Bigger is Better?

In today's video i will be comparing the all new 2022 KTM 890 adventure R with the 2022 KTM 1290 Adventure R. Which one is the best on road and which is the best offroad? I will give you my honest opinion after riding both of these bikes.
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[@steveberente8419]

Have the 890 & 1290 both awesome bikes with the 890 being used for local off road riding & the 1290 for longer adventure rides throughout remote locations in Australia 🇦🇺. Great video🎉 with lots of laughs , keep up the great work mate !!

[@dirktucker77]

I have an 890. After a few 6 hour highway rides, I want the 1290 and just deal with the weight for the offroad days.

[@chrissahlstrom8939]

Great comparison review smokey. I'm partial to the 1290 since I have one. Still best bike I've ever had

[@moritzkessler3871]

The that What she Said Part got me to like it. Awesome Video 💪🏼👍🏼

[@mabsbry1318]

Brilliant video, absolutely stunning work Smokey. 👍

[@JeanRickOdendaal]

Smokey , great review.... Thanks a lot

[@morrisonjohnw]

Subbed after the E car comment. This may have been my favorite bike review ever.

[@-ride-]

Well Smokey, the 890R is about 16.500€ und the 1290R about 23.000€ in Austria as we are the kings of taxes, not too cheap i guess *sighs...

[@-ride-]

...and we don´t even get a toaster as an incentive!

[@peterwachtersaghy2723]

This is the fault of the green hippies. F...ing nova (co2 tax). Thats why is it so expensive here in Austria

[@joske6458]

Don’t forget the Netherlands. Also land of extra taxes for its own population 🥴

[@PetrolMachine]

I love your way of post-processing :-D Well editted!! :)

[@ogasi1798]

perfect reflection on the green lie at 6mins - hilarious video too 🙂

[@iWillProbablyDieOnTwoWheels]

I have been meaning to do this comparison video since I got the new 1290. Good work. One of us is a professional KZbinr

[@LifeofSmokey]

I have been a KZbinr for 10 years but by far a professional 😅🙈

[@aramraeymakers1856]

Cool video once again! Keep it up!

[@itsbalang1659]

Subscribed, love your sense of humor.

[@abdulmuhaimin346]

good comparison 😉 i would go for the 890...still waiting to release it in india. now we have only 390 here

[@raypetrocelli595]

Great video, I chose the 2021 Ducati Multistrada V4S for my sport adventure tourer & the 2020 KTM ENDURO 690R for my dual sport motorcycle & are just amazing motorcycles, it was tough deciding between the 890 & 1290 so I picked the way I did & very happy with them, everyone ride safe

[@LifeofSmokey]

That's an epic combo to have!

[@ianferrier235]

Good choice smokey, your a funny guy, love your videos.

[@richardchown1344]

Great video Smokey. Wish i could afford both bikes!! In the UK the 890 is £12499 and the 1290 £16499.

[@rodrigoafonso1995]

Nice review! How about a ktm 1290 SA S model? It's the only that misses in tour channel

[@tarms1650]

Best comparison ever….both are at the top!!

[@KUKI_de]

great video!🔥 Thumbs up and much support from my side

[@ianross225]

Great comparison. Heads vs hearts ultimately. I don’t need either but want the 1290!

[@432bartman]

Out the door with tax, license, and registration, my 2023 890 Adventure R was $20,000.00. Bought in the U.S., in So California. After the demo mode ended, I spent another $900.00 to have all the cool tech installed. I have over 1200 miles on my bike and love it. I added the factory heated grips and some other stuff.

[@rosarioroberto5823]

Greetings As always fantastic video 🇺🇸🍾🎉🇺🇸. So much entertainment, keep producing more videos.

[@LifeofSmokey]

Thanks a lot m8! Appreciate the feedback 😎👌❤️

[@thathiluxguy135]

Good one mate

[@sepp0rl86]

Germany. Atm the 1290 R goes for 18500€ w/o packs. Bought my S yesterday for 19000€ fully specced. You can adjust the windshield of the 890 by removing the screw on the shield and put it into the top position.

[@AzifDahlan]

Here in Singapore, the 890 Adventure R goes for SGD$34,900 whilst the 1290 Adventure R is SGD$47,500. But that doesn’t include the ~SGD$11,000 Certificate of Entitlement (COE) you have to purchase before riding it on the road. So technically, you would have to pay SGD$58,500 (~€40,000) for a 1290 SAR in Singapore. Love the vids Smokey!

[@dertobi257]

That is insane dude

[@GG-gk7jn]

The best part is this COE (paper of the bike) is only valid for 10 years. Then you can renew another 10 years 😭

[@fabienpics]

Very good video job, thank you. Very informative. And what you said at 6 .00 you are totally Right.... it is amazing all the gouvernement Bullshit. I just sold my r1200gs 2018 ( I run this one 4 years), and I m switching for the 890 Adventure R the new model 2023. So I m very happy to see you r reviewing. I m Canadian, and the new 890 R with the Tech Pact is close to 18 000$ cad.

[@cengizozbek5285]

I went with the 1290R just for the motor. Also aren’t the 790/890 motors manufactured in China (cf Moto ?). Great and fun review.

[@Maksimumluxury]

Hello from Serbia Man🙂 Your video's is funny to watch ..nice moto you have Ktm and Bmw is the best👍

[@nemanjapantic]

If you ask me,Smokey has the best videos !

[@Maxxxi2268]

hi thanks for the video. What brand is the lower protection of the 890? Buona strada. (I’m from Italy and I’m gonna buy a 890r)

[@LifeofSmokey]

No idea , bike is back to ktm sorry m8. But most of the time it's parts you can configure on the ktm website 😊

[@MacawAviculture]

Depending on your riding skills, both bikes in this video are designed for completely different riding terrain. I use my 2023 KTM 350 EXC-F for difficult and technical riding and my 2017 KTM 1090 R for fast pavement rides to less technical off-road trails. From my experience, having two bikes is a minimum to cover all the different styles of riding. Great video, thanks for sharing!

[@LifeofSmokey]

Agree , there is never a perfect bike to cover everything. Can't imagine getting stuck in deep mud with a 1290 and be happy with it haha.

[@MacawAviculture]

@@LifeofSmokey I agree, unless you bring a tow truck with a winch, a few dancing girls, and some high end champagne!

[@heinbotha1278]

Hello, have you encountered and engine vibrations? I had the 1090, 1290 both R and now the new 2022 1290 R, I have engine vibrations from 6000 rpm up… I have not seen any reviews where this has been noted? Would appreciate and info. Thanks

[@LifeofSmokey]

Could be yeah , but the reason I bought the KTM in the first place is to give me some engine vibrations. I think the v-twin is just a very vibrating engine overall :-)

[@yunusde]

for 890, it is much better wind flow, when you remove the winglets under the headlights. just try it 👍

[@NPedrosa]

Portugal 890 Adventure R 2022 - € 15.563 1290 Super Adventure R 2022 - € 21.979 Values ​​shown include VAT at the legal rate in force (23%), transport, ISV, Ecovalor, Ecolube and PFU. Documentation and IUC expenses are added.

[@DavidSab]

Spain: 890 ADV R: 14,549 EUR 1290 SAR: 20,599 EUR Both of them as the starting price

[@pabloblascocarrascosa5425]

Súmale mil pavos reales para desbloquear el pase de batallas de la moto ( +Tech Pack)

[@SealifeBonD]

In Italy 1290 SAR with teckpac, akra, crash bar and little else €24.515; 890 AR +/- same configuration €18.336

[@eddyhoughton6542]

Don't disrespect the 890's indicator lever - that was one of the deciding factors in my choice of this amazing machine over the competition! I like to know when I've indicated left, right, or whatever, as opposed to guessing and hoping for the best...

[@mintpaul]

Entertaining and love your banter... very funny 😄 "we will own nothing and be happy"

[@interstellarv0id]

Hi, Smokey, Belarus is exposed here: $22,356 for 890R $30,485 for SAR 😭 A month ago I bought a 390 Adv for about $10,000 from a dealership. I think it's better to visit Poland, buy a bike there, and then return VAT taxes or buy without them if this option is possible at a dealership.

[@twowheelboomer]

The list price for an 890 ADV R @Colonial KTM in Milford, CT USA is $13,399 USD

[@igorv6852]

Which one is the best Norden 901 or KTM 890R in your opinion?

[@nevillegreg1]

Australia: KTM 1290 Super Adv R from AUD33,265 . KTM 890 Adv R from AUD23,380. Includes Gov charges and dealer delivery.

[@Mr.shadoe]

Hey Smokey! The 890 windscreen is adjustable, but you have to remove that middle screw on the front to adjust.

[@LifeofSmokey]

Oh damn , remove a screw to adjust , that's gonna be hard when riding haha

[@slavetothegrind872]

@@LifeofSmokey cruise control.. Lol

[@XtremeCoke]

I moved away from Akrapovic nowadays. While I still use it for my RSV4, I will be going either Remus or Yoshimura on my 890 adv R. Far denser sound.

[@gui7esp02]

Hello Smokey and cheers from Costa Rica, there is a guy asking $24000USD for a 2021 SA1290R with 8000Kms on it, just for you to have an idea about prices around here...

[@timbob6835]

27,999 for the 2023 890r , and 36,299 for the 2022 1290 adventure R ,here in New Zealand

[@andrewmckenzie4918]

Canada Pricing - 890 R - $15,899.00 & 1290 R - $21,499.00. I thought this would be higher then most countries because Canadian money is like Monopoly money, but really I think Canadians are getting a pretty good deal here. And Smokey - shame on you for cheating on your girl while she is right there! You really need to take her out for another night time adventure to make up to her.

[@LifeofSmokey]

I will no worries 😁👌

[@blaz9540]

In the usa the 1290 s and r dealerships around pittsburgh Pennsylvania and most states advertise $19495 msrp

[@victoraraujo12345678]

Brazil 🇧🇷: 890 adv r - 27500€ 1290 adv s - 32250€ Minimum wage: 250€ Chances to get one, level: • Easy • Normal • Hard • Brazil ✔️✔️✔️

[@maikel8644]

Thats so crazy

[@bradsanders6954]

I dunno, I rode an 1190, and bought an 890. The only thing I noticed about the 1190 is it was huge, heavy, long, tall, Wasnt stable at speed, 120 mph it was moving around and wobbling some. A 1290 might be better on road but otherwise, its awful big. I have 9 older speeding tickets that sit under my helmet at home, I dont want 160 HP at all, not even a little on road or off. A ticket for wheelies in the US? Is over 1300.00. For one wheelie. Keep it in mind, 2 points on record.

[@NoelWILSON-ow3rn]

I freakin love my 1290 SAR.

[@toltod]

so the conclusion as always in 890 vs. 1290....buy both bikes. Got it!

[@LifeofSmokey]

Yep that's correct 😅🙈

[@joevitaleconstruction.704]

Made me laugh again…Dude I love ya! So funny my ….Norden 901 is heavy enough. Can’t imagine an average rider being able to handle 1290 weight wise on anything more than a flat fire trail. Yes I e dropped it ,had to drag it around and face up hill and ride it back out!

[@clemmo12]

Are you going to do some reviews on the triumph tigers to ?

[@LifeofSmokey]

I might....not sure what way i'm going with the channel 😅

[@clemmo12]

@@LifeofSmokey just do what you think is the best for you're channel and maybe we will meet on the road one day because Belgium is small

[@NachoGS]

What tyres have you fitted to your SuperAdventure?

[@LifeofSmokey]

Those are Mitas E10 Dakar 😊

[@jaytwix2]

i like the 1290 SAR but im only 5 feet 5 inches tall do i have chance to ride properly?

[@LifeofSmokey]

Depends on your riding skills I guess , smaller people can ride bigger bikes. But it's gonna be hard to pick it back up from the floor :-)

[@quattro2004]

You stole Wyn Tv's theme song. Lol! Nice bikes.

[@mfba1000]

Portugal - 890R : 15.653Euros; 1290R : 21.979 Euros. Plus legalization of documentation (+ or - 400 Euros..).

[@cagrkaraman2925]

Hey smokey, In Turkey: 890 18.100€ 1290sar 27.300€ Just crazy

[@2wheeltango]

Take the slip on from the 890 and fab it to fit the 1290 is what I’d do

[@Xlac]

The 1290 looks like General Grievous from Star Wars - Clone Wars

[@shepherdsking9687]

😆

[@SYKOK1LLER]

How about a 390 vs 890?

[@AcidRainSBK]

The stock 1290 seat is even lower than the 1290 ergo low seat. Try it

[@simonsays2685]

UK prices: 890 Adventure R is £12,499 and the 1290 Adventure R is £16,649. Price is for base models.

[@martyn_g]

The 1290 is a big heavy bike! And I think that’s the difference. Off road, 890 all day every day.

[@philipdarnall787]

The humor!

[@AnonymousWonder]

I'm in western Canada. 890 AR is $15,899. 1290 SAR is $21,499.

[@elpattounaaventuraenmoto736]

Hey body. 890 Adv R is 26.000 dolars and the 1290 Adv R is 45~50.000 dolars here in Ecuador.

[@GG-gk7jn]

I’m in Singapore. 1290 R around 40.000€ with papers valid for 10 years… 😢 BMW GSA, 55k€ also for 10 years validity, Ducati Street fighter Lamborghini, 130k€ !!

[@1.jorgensen]

In denmark the 1290r Costs 38.987,89 € and the 890r 28.232,61€

[@nithinprabhu7044]

Unfortunately both are not available in my country (india)😭

[@pabloblascocarrascosa5425]

Compared to the big Mamma, the 890 looks like kid's bike

[@hgoven]

from turkey, 890r 22.618 euro, 1290 adv r 31.144 euro

[@emker7772]

890r What a beauty!

[@crionic8356]

Finland 890R 20733€ 1290R 27493€ Includes taxes

[@borks30]

back in my days, 2-3 years ago 😂🤣

[@TaintedAngel692]

Goddamn. I wanna switch my 1290GT for the Sas now 🤦‍♂️

[@naseersa1691]

Fan From India

[@shanecrofts2629]

22,000 EUR in Australia

[@shanecrofts2629]

That's the 1290R with tech pack.

[@ronhartle3268]

6:27 😂

[@deureka2002]

I like the 890 , but I want a GS 850 Adv, but it weighs 248 kg fully fueled 😲 😄

[@danilocianfrone670]

trust me, stay away from that bike

[@deureka2002]

Once I drove a Mercedes E classe on its side in the ditch. I am now on my 5th Mercedes 👌😉

[@martinlegrice1414]

Nice toaster 🤣

[@68AliB]

Lithuania: KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE R - 20305 eur KTM 890 ADVENTURE - 14080 eur

[@ovidius74]

Qatar here. 1290 SAR equivalent of €18,000.

[@Notchpedro]

Now we want to see you eat that can of surströmming 🤣

[@adventureswithham2223]

$26,500 for the 890 and $34,500 for the 1290 here in New Zealand 🇳🇿

[@doug4760]

I just want to hooligan the shit out of one!!!

[@max77ekb]

In Serbia The 890 is 14600eur The 1290 is 20000eur And I'm picking one on Monday!!! 🤘🤘🤘

[@richardvann424]

Here on Mars they are free...

[@juanjosegrafico]

Costa Rica , the 1290 its $32000 =( ...........dont know the price of the 890

[@gordonroberts8206]

890 Adventure £12,499.00 the 1290 Adventure £16,649.00 UK prices

[@oleblack423]

How tall are you for reference

[@LifeofSmokey]

176cm 😎

[@oleblack423]

@@LifeofSmokey thankyou sir

[@jonomasonILoveU]

I Love kTm😁

[@user-zk4bz1oj4e]

In Thailand it’s like 30000 euro

[@AlexGomez-sx9rp]

I'm from Mexico, 890 is around $15K and 1290 around $$21K USD.

[@Verknechter]

Man still not sure if I should downgrade from a SAS to a 890R 😂

[@LifeofSmokey]

If you wanna spend 80% of your time offroad....yes. If not , nope 😁

[@Verknechter]

@@LifeofSmokey Na much less. More like 10%. But this 10% I often would like to be more narly than I am confident with the 1290. Drove a motocross track on a training day with it and it could do it but you always feel like to go crazy you need the 890R 😬 But the power of the beast and its third gear powerwheelies are just too addictive on the road. And despite the equal suspension and the flimsy indicator switch you can feel the extra money went in better equipment compared to the 790/890 (Better display, keyless, brembo brakes, wind shield, quality plastics etc).

[@LifeofSmokey]

@@Verknechter yep a sas or sar feels like a Cadillac compared to the 890 😁. I like a challenge so i'm keeping my 1290 no matter how gnarly offroad it gets haha

[@fernandourrutia2566]

Chile / 1290 R !!!

[@tfortarjei]

Norway before registration 890R 18.728€ 1290R 28.683€

[@jokodusjoo]

Finland 28 224 € 1290 super adventure R