Is KTM 1290 Adventure R reliable?
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 owners’ reviews on the site, with an overall score of 4.4 stars out of 5. Reliability has been a problem for some.
How fast is a KTM 1290 Adventure?
135mph
KTM 1290 Super Adventure R Technical Specification
| New price | £15,999 |
|---|---|
| Torque | 138Nm/102lbft @ 6500rpm |
| Top speed | 135mph (EST) |
| Transmission | 6 speed |
| Average fuel consumption | 46mpg (5.1/100km) as tested (5.6/100km claimed) |
Is the KTM 1190 Adventure R capable off the road?
There’s also a shorter screen, a one-piece seat and a set of bolt-on crash bars to protect the engine, plus more dirt-orientated 21in front and 18in rear wheels to allow extra knobbly tyre options. During 2013 MCN ran a KTM 1190 Adventure R as a long-term test bike. Its custodian, Michael Guy, found it capable both on and off the road.
Is the KTM 1190 Multistrada a better bike than Ducati?
The days of underpowered/overweight adventure bikes are long gone – the Multistrada 1200 saw to that and the 1190 has moved the performance bar to a whole new level. With 150bhp and 92ftlb of torque and a fully-fuelled weight of 230kg, the KTM has a better power-to-weight ratio than the Ducati!
What is the difference between the 1190 Adventure and the R?
The regular 1190 Adventure retails for $16,499, and for an extra $300 the R brings 30mm extra suspension travel and larger wheels (a 21/18-inch combo rather than a 19/17 pairing) that are better able to cope with aggressive off-road riding. The R is visually distinct by its robust engine guards and a shorter…
How high is the seat on a 1190 R?
Like any large-displacement adventure-tourer, the 1190 R’s lofty seat height may scare away inexperienced inseam-challenged riders. Rather than the height-adjustable two-piece saddle on the regular Adventure, the R uses a one-piece seat placed at 35.0 inches.