LIMITED EDITION 790 ADVENTURE R
W
hile many are still waiting for KTM to
drop an enhanced version of the 790
Duke, the team in Matthigofen didn’t
waste any time in announcing the first limited
edition version of the new 790 Adventure – the
790 Adventure Rally!
Limited to just 500 bikes, the 790 Adventure R
Rally is based heavily on the already impressive
790 Adventure R, but adds even more ability and
trick parts to the mix.
While the 790 Adventure R already has some of
the highest spec’d suspension in the marketplace
(seriously, the springers must account for nearly
half the price of the bike) the Rally version of
the 790 Adventure R goes even further in the
suspension department.
Built in the same department as WP’s Factory
Racing equipment, the special WP XPLOR PRO
suspension offers similar levels of performance
for extreme riding. An additional 30mm of
suspension travel front and back helps clear the
most awkward obstacles and also creates a seat
height of 910mm for this special model. KTM says
that with its Pro Components range, WP offers
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suspension close to the same level used by the
Dakar-winning Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Rally
team on the KTM 450 Rally.
Other differences in the suspension system
include cone valve technology in the fork; a
unique valving system that permits almost
limitless damping performance and combines
comfort with bottoming resistance. Setting levels
that normally can only be achieved by changing
the shim stack can now be adjusted from the
outside. The cone valve allows unlimited opening,
so harshness of the suspension is reduced.
Other 790 Adventure R Rally standard
performance features include a weight-saving
Akrapovič exhaust, carbon-fibre tank protectors
and KTM’s Quickshifter+ system as standard.
Additionally, the Rally also features narrower rims
fitted with tubes for hard off-road riding, a taller
straight racing seat to improve racing ergonomics
and Rally footrests for comfort and grip when
standing for long days.
Visually the bike is distinguished by its unique
colour and graphic design with clear screen and
winglets.