KTM 790 Adventure R review by KNOX

[@acopernic]

First.. You come for the gear.. Second.. The music.. Incredible and then.. What.. The KTM... Balanced, very good for beginners and easy to ride, same as her sister (Duke).

[@KnoxArmour]

Thanks for the kind feedback Andre, super appreciate it!! Thanks, Aaron Knox

[@e.s.5529]

What an amazing review , I hope people understand how much work goes into making a 10 to 15 min video . The filming , drone work , interviews , lighting , angles , editing , up front costs , getting the bikes .the gear i could go on . Man you do great e work and is very much appreciated . Thank you

[@KnoxArmour]

Thanks, really appreciate the feedback and support. Yes a lot of work and cost goes into these videos as you state. We hope people enjoy them and get good information and like our products and brand too. All the best, Aaron KNOX

[@UniversalBikers16]

One of the most surprising bikes i've ridden this year, super capable!!! Amazing video again, Knox.

[@KnoxArmour]

Cheers man!! 💪

[@iainmckay3387]

I am considering a 790 Adventure R and the review was thoroughly enjoyable and informative. Great job, very professional video.

[@KnoxArmour]

Glad it was helpful! Its a great bike, sure you'll love it! Aaron KNOX

[@unrealsuperfly]

Same here, looking forward to the review of the F850 GS as a competitor, even if the Beemer is at a different price point.

[@1990-t1j]

Good video for me. Missed it first time around. I am thinking of buying a 790R in northern Thailand. I had an Adventure 950 for two years in the mid-00s. Superb bike. I see this as its successor. The bigger ones have got too big and heavy.

[@donlopez3185]

Great review. My 790 R just past 4500 miles with no issues. Cruise control is awesome and well worth getting. The windscreen could be better at high speeds, Karoo 3s are great on road but don’t like sand, and at 80mph my GPS shows 75mph. I don’t think there is a way to calibrate the speedometer. My gas gauge works fine, it shows full until 1/2 tank like it is supposed to and takes a few minutes to adjust if the bike was leaning. The bike gets 50-60 mpg and can keep up with sport bikes on the curves, and it can’t do motorcross like an EXC but is capable of almost anything. Rally throttle is very aggressive, and traction control is amazing. No other adventure bike comes even close!

[@KnoxArmour]

Thanks for the feedback Don, so glad you love the bike too! Happy riding, Aaron Knox

[@sk2283]

very good review, good 'riders' perspective. The main thing that hinders all the Adventure bikes is weight - they are all round 200 ~ 230 kilos which is far too heavy off road, compare that to an Enduro bike which is 100 Kilo's I don't know why they are so heavy? if they could put these out at 150 to 160 Kilos they would be much better off road. Really they are tourers suitable for gravel roads. that said the KTM is the one you would take every time ! lovely bike just heavy !

[@nawiribrahim]

I tried the Adventure screen, still bad, moved on to Puig aftermarket screen, perfect. But I still us the shorty screen in town and off road. Use the Puig for long distance travel.

[@mancavemoto]

I need to get some riding in up there! Beautiful

[@KnoxArmour]

Yes!! Thanks Aaron

[@Banditmanuk]

Quality review filmed in a fabulous location. 👍

[@KnoxArmour]

Thanks so much, appreciate the feedback! Aaron :)

[@bloodsimple4706]

Good review mates. The brake is not bad, actually the front tire is setting the limit.Swapping the Karoos to more road like adventure tires will improve performance. Still, there is no easy way to get around 90/90. 21.

[@ianhamilton1872]

Quality review and beautifully filmed,thanks.

[@KnoxArmour]

Thanks for the feedback Ian, really appreciate it! All the best Aaron Knox ✌

[@jamesanthony3909]

Awesome video - would love to know what part of the lakes you're riding in and what lanes you're on!?

[@KnoxArmour]

We are in the west Lake District by Crummock water. Thanks, Aaron KNOX

[@deepaksrinivasmondal]

Why would you kill all the saturation in the video? The bright orange looks like a dull brown. Everything else is so on-point in this video.

[@KnoxArmour]

Glad you enjoyed it. Sorry about the colour issue. Aaron KNOX

[@richardscott982]

Mount from the high side. Time it right and you can stand the bike up AS you mount effortlessly.

[@ExploratoryBehaviour]

Lovely review... Pretty comprehensive!!! I want to live with this bike as soon as it comes to India!!! Gonna save money for that moment... Spirit? I have it...

[@KnoxArmour]

Thanks so much, appreciate it!! Aaron, Knox

[@ExploratoryBehaviour]

@@KnoxArmour Most welcome, Aaron!!!

[@Ironhawx]

I’m hearing 790 R production is being moved to India. Can anyone confirm?

[@Kaylape1]

What can you say about the S version? I’m gonna be using it more on road, but sometimes will use it off-road too, mostly light gravel roads. Is the suspension on the S more than enough? Is the quick shifter worth getting? Thanks.

[@KnoxArmour]

I think if you are using it more on road and just light gravel roads, the 790 Adventure (not the R version) is more than enough. QUickshifter + seems to be optional and it depends how you like it, personally even with a quick-shifter, I use the clutch to downshift as its a lot smoother. Just personal preference basically. Thanks, Aaron Knox

[@bdraidian6280]

I can verify his comment as I own a 790 adventure (Non-R). And I too ride 95% on street and sometimes on gravel and dirt roads I ride 2up almost 100% of the time. The suspension on the non r is sorta stiff(maybe cause it’s only 2weeks old) but other than that bike is great and suspension hold up really well. My bike also came with a quick shifter from the dealer but I alway use the clutch

[@d_ressu]

22:15 More power? Wth, 100hp for a dual sport bias motorcycle which is meant to be lighter? Like you said before, the customer base asked for this. If you want power you've got the 1290. Can't beat that when it comes to power.

[@d_ressu]

Cool video anyhow.

[@hagarthehorrible1391]

when are you guys reviewing the Yamaha Tenere 700?

[@KnoxArmour]

Hopefully soon!!

[@KnoxArmour]

Hopefully soon!! Aaron Knox 🤘

[@Smightification]

Love that bike!

[@KnoxArmour]

Awesome isnt it! Aaron, Knox

[@caroldave4037]

Don't feel any embarrassing thoughts I know that rocky steep road it's harder than it looks cheers from dave

[@KnoxArmour]

Hi Dave, thanks, yes of course, its way steeper and harder than it looks... but thats always the case on camera!!

[@RandyHartono]

Next KTM 890 Adventure R

[@Adventure_blac]

Honestly every bike review today is a promo. Shame objective bike reviews are so few and far in between

[@jimenagulla9081]

What do you want? To hear it sucks, its a great bike, and this is their opinion.

[@KnoxArmour]

Hi Jamaal, thanks for the comment. Actually, I felt this was objective and we do really like the bike and to be fair we did call out a couple of things. We have no tie up with KTM financially other than them letting us ride their bikes for a couple of weeks. Thanks, Aaron Knox :)

[@Adventure_blac]

Jimena Gulla just sayin all bike reviews sound very similar. I’m sure this bike is great. So is every other bike😒

[@Adventure_blac]

Knox Armour thanks for replying. Don’t have a problem with the review. Just sayin most bike reviews sound like promos these days.

[@zzxx33mh]

Subscribed..👍✌

[@KnoxArmour]

Thanks so much!! Aaron, Knox 🤟

[@GypsyMotorrad]

Could have retained the original KTM orangish colours on the Adventure R in the entire video which was cinematic 👌. Otherwise it's all fantastic 😊

[@KnoxArmour]

Thanks, appreciate the feedback. Aaron KNOX

[@xxxxDuke]

The bloke with the beard - "I've gone round the houses haven't I" - word salad anyone?

[@michaellilley6725]

Waffle, waffle..compromise..waffle tall..waffle waffle Oops..waffle engine..waffle tough..waffle competent. Waffle fashion show..waffle tech..waffle unnamed competitor..waffle standard..waffle uncompared price? Waffle looks..waffle brakes..waffle yikes!! Waffle on road/off road..waffle BMW ( I knew we'd get there)..waffle bikers love it even although we're still waffling about road compromise..waffle we like it, well I never would have guessed!!

[@ronaldwhite5670]

Sorry too many “ya knows”. A simple question on its road performance went on and on and didn’t get answered. Then it turned into an add on clothing, that’s a shame because the camera work and ride conditions were perfect. Unsubscribed.

[@KnoxArmour]

Sorry you didnt like it Ronald, however, I think we did answer the question thoroughly.. At the same time, we can't please everyone! 👋 Aaron - Knox

[@nimrod6603]

Ronald, the bike is great onroad. I’ve just traded my1290 SAS in and bought this 790R. After 4000km’s I think it’s the best balanced bike I’ve ever ridden and I’ve owned many and have ridden many more. With balanced I mean the total package: engine, suspension, throttle response, balance when cornering slow and fast. Offroad it performs equally impressive. 2 things I don’t like: tyre noise by the Karoo 3’s which are really great tyres. And second: turbulence of the windscreen. Both are things you can fix.

[@Banditmanuk]

Blimey get over your self! This content is up there for free, well made and interesting.

[@cracotator]

@@nimrod6603 confort is ok with this type of seat ?

[@nimrod6603]

cracotator All day for me. On the 1290 SAS I definitely needed the power parts aftermarket seat. The 790 AR seat feels like the power parts seat on the 1290. Spent some 7 hour days in the saddle and feel no need to change it👍🏻

[@MikeOxwelling2]

Yaber yaber, cut to the chase and avoid the journo mumble.