Best handling bike ever, power is big but also docile for just puttering around. I ran 4400 miles with a friend on the 1290 SA, slightly more power, but I had no trouble keeping up with him. When we stopped for fuel at 210 miles, I took 5 gallons, he took 6. If I sell, I will go lighter (1190 is 507lbs), maybe 690 duke, or SDR. 14 1190 Adventure.
Best and grippiest road tyre by far in 21/18 size is the Bridgestone A41! Very soft compound on the edges but most importantly very progressive, unlike the snappy continentals. My favorite choice in the pirelli scorpion STR because it’s grippy enough and can do some dirt tracks! #10.
The 1200 is a different story, but I think the 1190 beats the 800 in that respect. The 800 does feel light, but the KTM feels just as light. In fact, I think it is as light. The 800 made me feel like I could go anywhere in relative boredom. The KTM made me feel like a young hooligan that could go anywhere, and that feeling has lasted several
There’s a new frame on the 2022 KTM 1290 Super Adventure R. It’s still a chromoly trellis design, but now the steering head is pulled back 0.6 inches, and the motor mounts are relocated. The
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ktm 1190 adventure r vs 1290
