Reliability & build quality. KTM’s reliablity and quality is improving and the 160bhp is near proven in other models such as the 1290 GT and Super Duke. We've got 7 KTM 1290 Super Adventure S But then, KTM decided to release this new machine, which was still utilizing the “old LC8” engine, but with some incredible technological upgrades. Someone that uses 100% of our 1190, is Chris Birch. The results were stunning since the very beginning. Improved fuel consumption by 25%, electronically controlled ABS, MTC, Electronic dumping When buying new or used consider that KTMs have different warranties depending on model. KTMs come with a 24-month manufacturer’s warranty on street motorcycles, a 12-month warranty on all “R” models and a 6-month warranty on dual-sport EXC-F range. So an 850R has half the warranty than an 850 or 850 GP. The KTM 390 Adventure has an advanced electronics package. I believe ABS and traction control are important on touring-oriented bikes. If you do long days in the saddle, sooner or later you’ll be riding tired, or in bad weather, or on sketchy road surfaces, or you’ll be confronted by a situation (crazy driver, suicidal deer) . . . or maybe even all of those scenarios at the same time. Adventure Motorcycle Reviews. We’ve been hitting the roads of Scotland with our KTM 1090 Adventure R to see just how well KTM’s off-road-focused adventure bike can handle long-distance touring. It’s taken me 57 years to do so, but I’ve finally visited John O’Groats. Adventure Rider. Home Forums Home > Bikes > Orange Crush (KTM) > Hard. Core. (1090/1190/1290) > 1090 Adventure vs 1290 Super Adventure S. Joined: Mon May 29, 2017 12:57 pm. Re: KTM 1090 Adventure R Thread. by Tim B KTM » Sun Jul 16, 2017 7:42 pm. Bar Risers. Only thing I haven't quite mastered are the bar risers. I'm 6'1" and have KTM 52mm risers on but about 10mm too low. Not stopping me getting out and about or standing up but think comfort could be improved slightly. The 890 Adventure has a sporty and agile feel and is comfortable enough to ride all day. The new 43mm Apex front forks now include separate compression and rebound damping adjusters, and the rear shock offers adjustable preload and rebound. The suspension works better than I expected. .

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