Looking for intelligent input on a new bike.

[High Country Herb]

Originally Posted by cug

Second, what do you base your "high maintenance" claim for the KTM on? Just curious as the service intervals are 9000 miles (15000 km) and valve check every second service if I read that right.

I have to admit the maintenance levels were based on hearsay from owners of older KTM's on this thread. It seems most of the KTM threads are about major engine failures, dealer repairs, and cost of parts. Aprilia owners talk about what farkles to get next, and Duc owners talk about luggage and scheduled maintenance. I really am just talking out of my ass, though, since I haven't owned KTM or Duc.

[cug]

Originally Posted by High Country Herb

I have to admit the maintenance levels were based on hearsay from owners of older KTM's on this thread.

I certainly heard the same about the older KTMs, I know that KTM extended the service intervals significantly, but I have no idea about reliability, issues, service cost, and so on. Was just curious as I think the 1190 Adventure (R) is a super interesting bike.