I was certainly impressed by the bike. In fact, I
summed up my test in KR by writing this:
“Top riders talk a lot about balance. No point
having the best shock in the world if the forks
are crap and the bike does not steer. This is
where the KTM 790R genuinely is excellent! As
a package it just works so well – the handling is
light, agile and yet stable, the suspension super
controlled. The well-designed riding position
means you are in the right place to comfortably
ride the bike well, it just inspires confidence.
This KTM is the most capable adventure bike.
98 KIWI RIDER
Period. And by some margin. It’s over 200kg
when fuelled, so is still a very serious machine
that will require a fit, experienced and tall rider
to get the best from it off-road. If you’re that
person, then you’re going to have a blast.”
I stand by that – it’s the most capable true
adventure bike on the market.
Now, around a year after eager owners started
to get their bikes, there will be some out there
who are wondering what can be done to improve
the most capable all-round adventure