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KTM 1290 Super Adventure R & S review: when more is more?︱Cross Training Adventure

Ajouté le lun. 17 juin 2024 Sport Rectangular HD

http://crosstrainingenduro.com Our KTM 1290 Super Adventure R review and looking at the S model too. KTM's big adventure models started back in 2003 with the 950. We rode the Super Enduro version and loved the big torque and how it felt like a big enduro motorbike... at least on the open tracks. Welcome to Cross Training Adventure, we are into all things dual sport and adventure on the east coast of Australia. In 2013 KTM brought out the 1190. In 2015 they went further with the KTM 1290 Super Adventure. 160hp. Massive 30 litre fuel tank. And lots of electronics to satisfy the most demanding adventure nerd. Cornering lights, cruise control, motor slip regulation, hill hold control, automatic indicator turn reset, and semi-active suspension. In 2017 two variants were introduced. The road-oriented 1290 Super Adventure S reviews mention a 19 inch front wheel and 17 inch rear wheel. The 1290 Super Adventure R was the off-road model with 21 inch front wheel, 18 inch rear wheel and a smaller windscreen. There were big changes in 2021. But for us everyday humans, if you plan to ride on a lot of dirt roads you will probably be safer on adventure motorbikes well below 1000cc engine capacity. Having said that, there are always softer 'maps' that soften the power delivery. Here's a dyno chart for the KTM 1290. If you like dual sport riding in Australia then you might like our adventure riding vids. You can tame the beast when needed. But you are still dealing with a very heavy motorbike if you enjoy rough tracks. Will the KTM 1290 Super Adventure suit you? If you want this huge engine and plan to ride on dirt roads a lot? Essentially only the wheels and brakes remained the same. Of course there are times these huge adventure motorbikes are perfect.And in a small number of cases there are very talented riders who can actually handle these beasts off-road. Adaptive cruise control, remote key access, anti-dive function, lean control, and updated electronic suspension control (on the S model) were added to the long list of electronics. These are aliens like Pol Tarres and Toni Bou who are disguised as humans. A smaller 23 litre fuel tank using three sections to lower the centre of gravity. Keen on adventure riding in Australia? Check out our vids. Steering damper standard. 229kg without fuel. What do we like? The linar power delivery is always mentioned in KTM 1290 Super Adventure. Check out our reviews of various adventure bikes and dual sport bikes. The engine was already well developed from previous road models. It has huge amounts of torque from 2500rpm. Below that the big twin does a lot of chain-snatching. The handling and suspension on the S and R variants is excellent. Even the dirt-oriented R model is very capable on the road despite the 21 inch front wheel. And with 160hp and the right tyres there are owners who even do track days on this animal. What else? The ergonomics work well. An upright sitting position. Plenty of room for standing even for taller riders. A very large bright dash. Tubeless rims on the R and S models. Crashbars and skidplate are standard. We haven't ridden other adventure motorbikes in this class, but we read a pile of reviews and the consistent summary is the 1290 Super Adventure is the choice for off-road riding. The negatives? It's a short list and mostly centred on the off-road nature of the big KTM. There's a choice of two seat heights but it's still tall. Riders under six foot or 183cm might be uncomfortable.Pillion passengers may find it too small as well. The lack of heated grips is strange when you consider all the features that are standard. Reliability? Are you a short rider? The Ducati Multistrada V4 S has a lower seat height. On a budget? Generally the Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer will be cheaper. The screens occasionally fail and are replaced under warranty. Although some owners say any warranty claim with KTM USA can be a real battle. Occasionally the engine won't start at all and some electrical issue needs to be fixed. Sure. But I suspect the reality is most riders in this category will spend far more time on the highway and you may prefer the comfort of other models like the BMW R 1250 GS Adventure. In some countries it outsells the KTM by a long way and I suspect this is why. Accident statistics in many countries show riders in their 40s and 50s are now dying more often than riders in their 20s. Some argue this is a combination of older guys returning to motorbikes after a 20 year break and over-estimating their abilities. And the obsession with bigger must be better.
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