2013 KTM Adventure 1190

[coast range rider]

to Ben at Visor Down for touching on a glaring problem unmentioned in other reviews I've read to date:

"Our test models were equipped KTM’s Electronic Damping System. With just a few taps of the bar-mounted buttons you can adjust the preload to one of four settings at a standstill and adjust the damping to one of three settings, Sport, Street and Comfort on the go...
...The non-EDS bikes feature 25 clicks of compression and rebound damping and I’m confident that those who like fiddling with suspension would prefer a non-EDS bike, while those who want a quick bit of adjustability will benefit from the ease of EDS. KTM missed a trick by not letting you dial your own settings into their pre-programmed modes."

Well I'm confident that those who shell out the $ for this bike want EDS and the ability to dial in custom settings for the 4 preload choices and the 3 damping settings.
Just like Ducati has been offering us since 2010 on their Multistrada.

[MookieBlaylock]

Originally Posted by coast range rider

Well I'm confident that those who shell out the $ for this bike want EDS and the ability to dial in custom settings for the 4 preload choices and the 3 damping settings.
Just like Ducati has been offering us since 2010 on their Multistrada.

ducati one step beyond that now with skyhook. I dont want eds at all, it would be nice if a stripped down bike could be had at a meaningful discount but probably 500 less

[Croak]

Originally Posted by MookieBlaylock

ducati one step beyond that now with skyhook. I dont want eds at all, it would be nice if a stripped down bike could be had at a meaningful discount but probably 500 less

Anyone else notice that the upcoming Caponord 1200 is also using a Sachs Skyhook system?

The Skyhook system looks modular enough (and cheap enough) to be found on a lot of bikes in the near future, methinks, especially when you consider the fact that Sachs has a strong working relationship with just about every motorcycle manufacturer.

That said, KTM spent a fair bit of dosh buying WP back in the day, so it probably makes more sense for them to stay "in-house" with an electronic suspension. But from what I gather, the manual suspension Adv. 1190 will be a fair bit cheaper, but is special order only.

[umitc]

Visordown has a review of 1190. According to him, at 80 mph, at top gear for 5 miles, he had 61 mpg. Motorways, fast A roads and twisty mountain roads averaged 45 mpg. :-)))

[bobobob]

Originally Posted by umitc

Visordown has a review of 1190. According to him, at 80 mph, at top gear for 5 miles, he had 61 mpg.
Motorways, fast A roads and twisty mountain roads averaged 45 mpg. :-)))

I saw that.
Also said low end acceleration was nice and smooth.
Looks like they finally nailed the FI mapping on v-twins.

What a great time to be in the market for big adventure trailie/tourers.
Tons of great bikes with most of the bugs worked out.

[Boon Booni]

Originally Posted by umitc

Visordown has a review of 1190. According to him, at 80 mph, at top gear for 5 miles, he had 61 mpg. Motorways, fast A roads and twisty mountain roads averaged 45 mpg. :-)))

So about 50mpg US on the highway and 38 mph US when twisting the throttle.

[bobobob]

Originally Posted by Boon Booni

So about 50mpg US on the highway and 38 mph US when twisting the throttle.

Prius numbers. Amazing.

[6USMC6]

Or BMW numbers.

I have an older R1200ST and it does roughly the same. The worst tank ever, 180 miles of twisties in VA/WV coal country came in at 34. Later the same day, just riding mainly straights and sweepers, it came in at 51. Considering that I have roughly the same wet weight (507), a 1170cc twin and roughly 95 horsepower (as opposed to the 1190s 150), if the KTM actually gets 38 to 51mpg I'd call it good.

[Khayman]

Hi all!

Just ordered my 1190 after having read some of the reviews from the launch event that ended today.

The regular 1190 with Akrapovic silencer and heated grips came in at 152 000 swedish crowns ( about 22 400 USD). The dealer came down to 145 000 (roughly 21 300 USD) and comped me the first scheduled maintenance. The negotiation was pretty much me asking him what the best price for my desired configuration was.

I'm convinced Sweden is a pretty expensive country to buy a bike in ( hats of to our neighbours in Norway and Denmark for making it feel like we're getting it cheap ) so I'm guessing these prices are higher then larger markets could expect to see.

Now I just have to wait for 2 bloody months until the fugly snow goes away and I can ride my new baby.

Ride safe

[bobobob]

Originally Posted by Khayman

Hi all!

Just ordered my 1190 after having read some of the reviews from the launch event that ended today.

The regular 1190 with Akrapovic silencer and heated grips came in at 152 000 swedish crowns ( about 22 400 USD). The dealer came down to 145 000 (roughly 21 300 USD) and comped me the first scheduled maintenance. The negotiation was pretty much me asking him what the best price for my desired configuration was.

I'm convinced Sweden is a pretty expensive country to buy a bike in ( hats of to our neighbours in Norway and Denmark for making it feel like we're getting it cheap ) so I'm guessing these prices are higher then larger markets could expect to see.

Now I just have to wait for 2 bloody months until the fugly snow goes away and I can ride my new baby.

Ride safe

Congrats and welcome to the Asylum.
Your entry fee will be pics and a thorough ride report.
Whats gas cost in Sweden these days?

[Khayman]

Originally Posted by bobobob

Congrats and welcome to the Asylum.
Your entry fee will be pics and a thorough ride report.
Whats gas cost in Sweden these days?

Thnx for the welcome. I'll gladly post pics once the ice age ends and my beast can find it's way to my garage

I usually make a point of NOT thinking about gas cost since it's not benefiting my mental health but here goes.

The price for one litre of gas is around 14,53, that's 2,14 USD for 0,26 US gallons.

I hope those numbers make all american readers feel less angry about "expensive" fuel in the US

[southernADV]

Originally Posted by Khayman

Hi all!

Just ordered my 1190 after having read some of the reviews from the launch event that ended today.

The regular 1190 with Akrapovic silencer and heated grips came in at 152 000 swedish crowns ( about 22 400 USD). The dealer came down to 145 000 (roughly 21 300 USD) and comped me the first scheduled maintenance. The negotiation was pretty much me asking him what the best price for my desired configuration was.

I'm convinced Sweden is a pretty expensive country to buy a bike in ( hats of to our neighbours in Norway and Denmark for making it feel like we're getting it cheap ) so I'm guessing these prices are higher then larger markets could expect to see.

Now I just have to wait for 2 bloody months until the fugly snow goes away and I can ride my new baby.

Ride safe

You have luck;here in Argentina a 990 cost near 40000 us dolars

[pebble35]

A lot of talk about mpg - I guess people are concerned about running costs and fuel range ?

Well compared to the 990 the bigger tank and better fuel consumption will sort the fuel range.

And don't forget that the service intervals are much greater than the 990 so service costs per mile will also work out way lower.


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[Boon Booni]

Originally Posted by pebble35

A lot of talk about mpg - I guess people are concerned about running costs and fuel range ?

Well compared to the 990 the bigger tank and better fuel consumption will sort the fuel range.

And don't forget that the service intervals are much greater than the 990 so service costs per mile will also work out way lower.


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IMHO that's the only thing wrong with the lc8. A buddy of mine says his passes everything but a gas station. With a range of 250+ miles the lc8 would be the super awesome.

[coast range rider]

Originally Posted by pebble35

A lot of talk about mpg - I guess people are concerned about running costs and fuel range ?

Well compared to the 990 the bigger tank and better fuel consumption will sort the fuel range.

And don't forget that the service intervals are much greater than the 990 so service costs per mile will also work out way lower.

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But don't forget to add timing belt replacements on the 1190 services compared to the longer lasting timing chain on the 990 engine.