KTM 1190 Adventure in 2013 and a 1290 in 2014

**paturoa** · 10th September 2012, 20:15

Looks like a new katie to replace the 990 has officially broken press as a 1190 and the rumourred 1290 is in the pipeline

http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/bike...0-adventure-r/

EDIT: SERIOUSLY needs a sump bash plate. Have a close look at the pics in the link. 230kg kerb (wet) weight is about the same as the 990 too. Swing arm is trick.

**Laava** · 10th September 2012, 20:53

Amazes me that they keep making these huge adventure bikes bigger and more powerful all the time. I guess they are a product of careful market research

**Gremlin** · 10th September 2012, 21:04

KTM's advantage has always been a bit lighter, more off road biased, not making a clone of the 1200GS. 21" and 18" rims vs the more dual purpose 19" and 17" also changes tyre choice. I think I read somewhere the Adventure R would be more dirt orientated and perhaps a straight Adventure more dual purpose.

That said, the 1200GS probably sells more units, but even BMW's own research says most GS are not taken off road and even the GSA is used as a tourer...

**cynna** · 10th September 2012, 21:08

if they made an adventure version of the 690 i would be happy

**Laava** · 10th September 2012, 22:28

I seldom have my v strom off the seal these days but have no problem doing it. But am very aware that it is a big heavy bike to be playing on. Taking my buell on gravel put things back in perspective for me tho!

**nallac** · 10th September 2012, 22:32

Originally Posted by Gremlin

and even the GSA is used as a tourer...

Quite understandable for most of us, I wouldn't want to try and pick up a Fully laden one..........

Originally Posted by Laava

I seldom have my v strom off the seal these days but have no problem doing it. But am very aware that it is a big heavy bike to be playing on. Taking my buell on gravel put things back in perspective for me tho!

Thats cause you where on the wrong type of Buell to really enjoy the gravel..

**Gremlin** · 11th September 2012, 15:36

Originally Posted by nallac

Quite understandable for most of us, I wouldn't want to try and pick up a Fully laden one..........

It's an excellent workout, cheaper than a gym subscription (and nothing else motivates you like being stuck if you can't pick her up)

**paturoa** · 11th September 2012, 19:48

Originally Posted by Laava

I seldom have my v strom off the seal these days but have no problem doing it.

I took mine on the MMMMM ride a few weeks ago and it was mostly OK, but the tyres I had on it took a lot of the fun out of it in the full on stuff. I posted that I took a knife to a gun fight.

Still a 1190 with a 21 inch front wheel, weighing about the same a wee (wet), and an appropriate set of tyres would be a lot more fun. Not sure about the cost being a lot of fun.