2009 KTM 990 Adventure and Adventure R review

KTM’s mighty Adventure gets the R treatment, creating the most hardcore adventure bike on the market. But when the standard version’s so damn good, is the R an essential overlander or a cynical marketing exercise?

Geoff Walker
2009 KTM 990 Adventure and Adventure R review
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KTM
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Enduro
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2009 KTM 990 Adventure and Adventure R review

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