KTM AG has unveiled the all-new KTM 790 Adventure R
prototype at the 2017 EICMA show held in Milan, Italy. The Austrian
manufacturer calls the KTM 790 Adventure R prototype as a lightweight, compact
midrange travel Enduro with outstanding cross-country ability. The LED headlamp
is sleek, and comes with an integrated flyscreen. Its similar to the headlamp
design of the 1290 Super Adventure. The handlebars get knuckle guards, and the
high digital dashboard tower is reminiscent of the Dakar bikes.
The fuel tank cowls extent all the way to the
engine, and doubles up as a protective cladding as well. KTM says the chassis
is lightweight and extremely rugged. Nestling inside the chassis is the same
LC8c engine that does duty in the KTM 790 Duke. In the Duke, the 799cc parallel
twin motor pushes out 105 PS of power at 9,000 rpm; and 86 Nm of torque at
8,000rpm. Expect the engine to have more bottom end grunt in this motorcycle.
The powerplant mates with a 6-speed gearbox.
The KTM 790 Adventure R prototype rides on WP upside
down front fork, and a WP rear monoshock. The spoke wheels are shod with
Continental knobby tyres; and brakes include dual petal discs with radial
callipers at the front and a single disc at the rear. KTM says the production version
of the prototype would come with the very best electronic rider assistance
package. Expect KTM to launch the production version at the 2018 EICMA show.
