KTM 890 Adventure R: the example used in the prologue of the ERZBERGRODEO 2023

On the occasion of 'ERZBERGRODEO, Prologue Iron Road it's one of the most interesting moments. A "rollercoaster" experience, as mentioned, in a 13,5 km toboggan characterized by tight hairpin bends that alternate with straight paths. Xavier De Soultrait, after the success at the TRANSANATOLIA RALLY on a KTM 690 Enduro R, returns to relive the emotions of a challenge riding the KTM 890 AdventureR.

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In Prologue Iron Road the track projects up to 1.466 meters above sea level and even the most experienced pilots know well the effort required to reach the summit.

According to the rules, riders sprint at 20-second intervals and each participant is given two timed runs to climb the mountain.

The top 500 fastest drivers qualify for the RED BULL ERZBERGRODEO on Sunday. Xavier De Soultrait will not take part in the main event, in any case this event requires attention and skill to rise to the top with a reference time.

The specimen KTM 890 Adventure R 2023 used on this occasion, it is entirely stock, speaking of the engine and other components, the only differences compared to the standard model can be found by observing the protections taken from the KTM PowerParts catalog and the WP PRO COMPONENTS suspensions. Solutions such as an XPLOR PRO 7548 fork and an XPLOR PRO 6746 monoshock were selected.