Short vid of me riding the 2014 KTM 1190 ADV-R.
This is my personal opinion, so don't get offended if you don't agree with the points below. Also I would like to state that this is the first adventure bike I've ever ridden so I won't be comparing it to anything.
Good Points:
Engine is absolutely brilliant, I wish it was in the 990 SMR. WP suspension is fantastic, really soaks up the bumps well. Very comfortable to ride, seat is like an armchair haha, handlebars are at the perfect height and foot pegs are in the best place. Although it looks like a brute of a bike, it's very easy to ride. The power is very smooth and its quite responsive when you want it to be. And its wheelies really well.
Bad Points:
The brakes felt a bit soft, but at 235kg, it does have a lot of weight to stop (I think if the ABS was on, then this wouldn't be an issue). And this weight doesn't help when your stopped at the lights. It has a very tall seat height. When stopped, I had to sit on the bike like Dani Pedrosa on the starting grid of a MotoGP race. For tall riders this won't be a issue, but for those (who are like me a short arse) it was a bit un-nerving. (I didn't fancy dropping a £14k bike!) The biggest fault with it, is that screen. The screen does protect the rider's body from wind blast, but it directs it right into your face! Needs another inch or 2 on the top of it to deflect it up a bit further. Anything above 50mph my head felt like it was getting ripped off my shoulders. Thats the first thing I'd change if I got one.
Overall I like the bike. It's different to what I have ridden before. It was a joy to ride and as you see from the video, I had a lot of fun with it. Price wise, I think for £13-14k it is worth it. You get a lot of kit with it i.e. crash bars, hand guards, TC, ABS etc. Just needs heated grips, panniers, a slip-on and your ready for a trip to the Pyrenees. Obviously this bike is tailored towards a tourer/trails rider but sport bike riders if your after something different, give one of these a test ride, I bet you'll get one.
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