2015 KTM 1290 Super Adventure

[Combo]

Now KTM has a Super with more HP than the 1190 ...... like they needed more ???

http://www.cyclenews.com/412/24941/Racing-Article/First-Look--2015-KTM-1290-Super-Adventure.aspx

 

[True Grip]

"The absolute pinnacle of luxury sport touring riding" complete with chain drive ::025:: Nothing wrong with chains if your into that kind of thing. I hear the MCS from Bosch is legit.

 

[Bushyar15]

I was thinking the same thing about more hps.. but I think this line in their ad explains it; "the absolute pinnacle of luxury sport touring riding.”

 

[BarkSlayer]

I don't see KTM embracing shaft drive anytime soon. It's just not in their DNA. If you don't mind living with a chain however, the new Super Adventure should be everyhting it's touted as being.

 

[GrahamD]

Now all we need is for BMW to come out with its Super GS. Then all the big boys will be Super.

 

[20valves]

1290cc? Even MORE horsepower you can't use off road. I guess I'm just getting old. Horsepower isn't quite the intoxicant it used to be for me. I'd like to think I could use a bazillion hp off road but the fact is, I can't. Even on road, the Tenere will hustle right along. My buddy has a KTM 1190 ADV R and it is a VERY nice bike. I'm sure the 1290 will be superb as well, as a street bike.

I've had fun with my little KTM off road though. No TCS, no ABS...just old school "feel." I will say, properly taking care of a chain on an off road bike is a PITA, imho. 8)

 

[Sup-Ten]

Let's see if it has the same leaky airbox the 1190 has.
And I'm sure it's good for even more rider felt heat than the 1190.
I'd be interested in a ride on one but man is she gonna be higher maintenance and harder to live with than our Teneres.


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[sail2xxs]

90 HP scampering down the road or trail beats 140 HP that are parked or in a truck bed every time.

 

[Reveille]

A couple friends have the new 1190's and wish they had picked up a 990 baja instead. The 1190 will cook your nuts on a warm day and they don't turn too great on the pavement. Not much better off road. Not seeing a better overall bike with 100 more cc's. Regarding the chain drive? One benefit is being able to change gearing to suit you which IMO is pretty useful. The S Ten has a ridiculously high first gear and a sixth gear that feels like a 5th gear IMHO.

 

[Tippo]

The magazines will rave about it like the have about the 1290 Super Moto. But the magazines usually only keep bikes for 200 or so miles. A chain drive with a good auto oiler is nothing to be afraid of. Still mess though.

jeff

 

[True Grip]

I agree Tippo modern chains are great compared to what they use to be. I was amused them calling it the pinnacle of luxury. Chains are not the pinnacle of luxury ::025:: given the opportunity I'd rent one in a heartbeat.