Looks OK, but why bother with an 1190 when the 990 is out there. KTM would have been better spending their cash on developing a new smaller mid weight adventure bike IMO.
SHOWTIME AT INTERMOT: KTM PRESENTS A NEW GENERATION OF ADVENTURE
The world premiere of two completely new motorcycles is being celebrated at the international motorcycle fair INTERMOT where KTM will present the 1190 Adventure and 1190 Adventure R.
The two new models have been completely redeveloped and herald the start of the pure new Adventure Generation as of February 2013. With KTM’s typical success ingredients - the very powerful two cylinder motor, light as a feather chassis and high quality components - these two differently positioned, sports-oriented touring bikes have been created utilising a top-of-the-range, unique package of electronic assistance systems that will ensure they rise to the top of the segment.
The 1190 Adventure is above all focused for use on tarmac; the use of wide 19in front and 17in rear tyres is especially for the pleasure of versatile road users. The Adventure R, in the best KTM tradition, shows what is feasible from a sporting perspective and enables you to undertake plenty of off-road action with its 21in and 18in wheels and longer travel suspension.
Also especially pleasing is that despite incomparably fine components and finishing, the new Adventure models are still oriented towards the price and weight of their popular predecessors.
The 1190 Adventure at a glance
Highly developed LC8 V-two cylinder with double ignition, the latest Keihin motor management, electronic fuel injection with drive-by-wire and anti-hopping clutch
Performance: 110 kW/150hp, torque: 125Nm, 15,000km inspection intervals, low fuel consumption
230 kg with a full tank
Multilevel combined BOSCH-ABS, multilevel BOSCH Traction Control (MTC), multiple programmable electronic WP suspension (EDS)
New innovation: Off-road modes for ABS and MTC
Very stable latticed tubular frame made of extremely rigid chrome-molybdenum steel
High quality suspension components from WP Suspension
Tubeless road tires on wire spoke wheels with airtight rim – 120/70-19 front; 170/60-17 rear
Adjustable footrests, seat height, handlebar position and windshield
The very latest VDO combi instruments
The 1190 Adventure R at a glance
Highly developed LC8 V-two cylinder with double ignition, the latest Keihin motor management, electronic fuel injection with drive-by-wire and anti-hopping clutch
Performance: 110 kW/150hp, torque: 125Nm, 15,000km inspection intervals, low fuel consumption
235 kg with a full tank
Multilevel combined BOSCH-ABS and multilevel BOSCH traction control (MTC)
New innovation: Off-road modus for ABS and MTC
Fully adjustable WP USD telescopic fork with separate rebound and compression damping
Fully adjustable rear WP shock absorber
Suitable for the asphalt, tubeless Enduro tires on wire spoke wheels with airtight rim - 90/90-21 front; 150/60-18 rear
Adjustable footrests, handlebar position and windshield
The very latest VDO combi instruments
got to agrree on the exhaust i guess its this emmisions stuff they have to deal with ....other than that it looks great
ive got enough on me plate with 42hp off road ..so i guess ill have to wait a while if i can improve by ..2hp per year ...ill be err 116 when i get one :laugh:
it is nice though
Has anyone ever looked at the 990 and thought 'I'd get one if only it had a bit more power and was just a little bit heavier' ?
I don't understand why no manufacturer is interested in filling the obvious gap in the market, a 400 to 600 cc lightweight proper do it all bike in the same vein as the drz-400 or xt350. Why compromise a road bike by dressing it up as an 'adventure' bike?
A ship is safe in harbour, but that’s not what ships are for. – Grace Hopper
beddowsm wrote:Looks OK, but why bother with an 1190 when the 990 is out there. KTM would have been better spending their cash on developing a new smaller mid weight adventure bike IMO.
Totally agree with you Mike, KTM riders have been crying out for a factory built 690 ADV for years, instead we get that!!
They're obviously just trying to 'keep up with the Jones's now' :huh: