🐾 Ktm 1090 Adventure R Long Term Review

With the 1290 Super Adventure R, KTM has produced a machine which is world beating for its stated aim. That being ‘the most extreme off-road big adventure bike’. Back in the real world it’s a very brave buyer who’s going to fork out £14,499 on this bike and then thrash it in the sort of conditions we experienced on the launch. 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 I've been considering to "downscale" for the 2023 season. The 890 Adventure (R) has been on the table. I have a 2019 1290 Super Adventure S, bought with 10k kilometers on the odo. Done in excess of 54.000 kilometers with it since April 2021. The bike has delivered everything I expected it to deliver, and then some. The display of the KTM was far superior (in my opinion). It is so clear, legible and easy to navigate, even in bright direct sunlight. The KTM rev-range must be kept above 3,500 rpms where as the BMW could run strongly from 2,000 rpm. The growl and howling of the V-twin was music and not too loud. Bryn Davies reflects on life with the KTM 1090 Adventure R and finds himself counting his pennies as the long term loan comes to an end adventurebikerider.com KTM 1090 Adventure R long term test: Our final thoughts Published: 27 April 2021. Updated: 08 August 2023. KTM have taken an angle grinder to their 1290 Super Adventure S and hacked away at the previous model, resulting in a super naked that is very Front suspension: 43mm WP Apex, compression and rebound adjustable. Front travel: 6.7”. Rear suspension: WP Apex, rebound and preload adjustable. Rear travel: 7.0”. Front brakes: Single 320mm disk, 4 piston caliper. Rear brakes: Single 320mm disc, 2 piston caliper. ABS: Street & cornering ABS with available off-road setting. Sound Test – Removing the Restrictor Screen on a ’24 KTM 500. For Sale – Jeff’s 2023 Slavens Mule KTM 300 XC-W. Bike Build – 2023 KTM 300 XC. Bike Build – 2023 KTM 300 XC-W Update. Bike Build 2023 KTM 300 XC TBI. 2024 KTM 500 XW-F First Ride. 2024 KTM 500 XW-F – First Look! Bike Build – 2020 KTM 500 XCF-W – Baja Build Update TFdDO.

ktm 1090 adventure r long term review