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 !!

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.

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

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

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

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

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

@LifeofSmokey

Жыл бұрын

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

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

Brilliant video, absolutely stunning work Smokey. 👍

Cool video once again! Keep it up!

Smokey , great review.... Thanks a lot

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-

Жыл бұрын

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

@peterwachtersaghy2723

Жыл бұрын

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

@joske6458

Жыл бұрын

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

Subscribed, love your sense of humor.

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

Жыл бұрын

That's an epic combo to have!

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

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

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

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

@maikel8644

Жыл бұрын

Thats so crazy

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

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.

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

@pabloblascocarrascosa5425

Жыл бұрын

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

Good one mate

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

Жыл бұрын

That is insane dude

@GG-gk7jn

Жыл бұрын

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

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

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

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

@LifeofSmokey

Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot m8! Appreciate the feedback 😎👌❤️

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.

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

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.

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

Жыл бұрын

I will no worries 😁👌

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.

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.

If you ask me,Smokey has the best videos !

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

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

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

Жыл бұрын

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

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

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.

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

Жыл бұрын

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 :-)

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

@LifeofSmokey

Жыл бұрын

Yep that's correct 😅🙈

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

Жыл бұрын

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

Жыл бұрын

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

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

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...

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

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

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

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.

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...

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

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

@LifeofSmokey

Жыл бұрын

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

@slavetothegrind872

Жыл бұрын

@@LifeofSmokey cruise control.. Lol

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

@LifeofSmokey

Жыл бұрын

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

@clemmo12

Жыл бұрын

@@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

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.

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

I freakin love my 1290 SAR.

The humor!

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

What tyres have you fitted to your SuperAdventure?

@LifeofSmokey

Жыл бұрын

Those are Mitas E10 Dakar 😊

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

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

How about a 390 vs 890?

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

@shepherdsking9687

Жыл бұрын

😆

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

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

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

@LifeofSmokey

11 ай бұрын

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 :-)

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!

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

Finland 890R 20733€ 1290R 27493€ Includes taxes

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

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

Nice toaster 🤣

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

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

Here on Mars they are free...

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

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

890r What a beauty!

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€ !!

I Love kTm😁

Fan From India

6:27 😂

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

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

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

890 Not available, only got 390 and 250 advs at $8K and $5.3K Nepal We have the Africa Twin at like $20K

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

back in my days, 2-3 years ago 😂🤣

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

22,000 EUR in Australia

@shanecrofts2629

Жыл бұрын

That's the 1290R with tech pack.

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

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

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

You are so funny

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

Finland 28 224 € 1290 super adventure R

Australian $25k + tech pack $1500~

@ifi808

Жыл бұрын

890

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

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

We will own nothing. But as long as we can ride we’ll be happy, right? Right?

How tall are you for reference

@LifeofSmokey

Жыл бұрын

176cm 😎

@oleblack423

Жыл бұрын

@@LifeofSmokey thankyou sir

Chile / 1290 R !!!