Onboard the KTM 1190 Adventure

http://hellforleathermagazine.com/2013/ ... adventure/

the thing sounds great!
and this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TgpuwjMm2M0

One more here:

The fun starts about at 1:00 Amazing handling and engine...

I came across one yesterday with a 990 SMR on some of my fav twisty roads. Got past the SMR but couldn't get past the 1190. The guy really could ride but the way that thing pulled out of corners was incredible. Just left me. Looked a brilliant ride and really handled.

With an extra 100cc and a higher tune that thing is going to be batty!

meh

Adventure riding looks fun.

"Adventure riding looks fun."

Got that right SoarSore.

Better yet on a hard packed gravel roads, with out all the cars to pass and piss off.

This thing is quickly creeping up my short list for next awesome bike...

I saw one at my local dealers on Saturday, and its too fugly for me. The orange was awful, the white was better, but there was a metallic grey that looked better. The bloody exhaust looks like a merge between a Brabanta waste bin and the standard crap you see on the latest Kawasaki's. I'm sure its a hoot to ride, so I cant wait to demo the new SD

Yeah the thing looks rough. The R is better though. I had a go on one and had a right laugh, tested out the some of the electronics in a gravel carpark (as recommended by the dealer) to see what's to be expected on the new SD and other models I presume. Realised when I got back I hadn't tried a wheelie without the electronics so might have to go back yet.

KTM Adventure bike is a good stable mate to my SuperDuke.

Let's see you transport a 5 gallon gas can on your SuperDuke !

My SAAB is under the weather with FI grumblings so I used 3X bike tie downs to strap the lawn gas can to my luggage rack I made.

Worked great, did not even feel it back there.

Did get some looks and extra space in traffic thou.

Redline have lent me their demonstrator while my RC8 is in the shop.
Bad bits:
1. the bars feel as though they are kinked up at the ends - makes the grip feel a bit weird after a while.
2. the saddle is weird: not uncomfortable as such just a bit odd to settle into
however all that pales into insignificance:
This is a fantastic bike! The motor initially feels smooth and fairly strong but it really rewards full throttle and high revs - then it really goes.
2nd gear wheelies off the throttle ALL the time. Mirror, signal, pull out and hoist one
Handling in Sport mode is excellent.
All in all a top bike.
and WAY quicker than an SDR.

Wow that was harsh! Gezzzzz..

Well, as for why all the horse power needed ? We camp / live off these bikes, and carry babes too. And travel. Got a trip planned in September to the KTM Rally in Co. Six state ride. Yea Man! As many back roads as we have time for in two weeks and three weekends. They are heavy ?? 950 with out gas 440 ??Not much heaver than a KLR, but deff not a KLR.
So., yea, you might see some Adventure bikes that do not get used as intended, but I am here to tell you nay sayers, these bikes are getting used as designed for and I am damn glad I have one I live in a place that I can make FULL USE of their intent, thank you very much.
Goggle LoLo motorway as for examples of places we / I travel to and thru.