2019 KTM 1290 Super Adventure S | OMG!
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- Опубліковано 4 жов 2024
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We have a super tasty, super technical, super AGGRESSIVE bike for your viewing pleasure today, folks.
The AMAZING 1290 Super Adventure from KTM. Wow, this thing is incredible. It is so unassuming, and the power delivery is unlike anything I have ridden. Quiet, simple, nimble, dripping in class-leading bling, and, quite frankly, just bloody well awesome!
Have a look, and see how I get on. More on this bike to follow (and, of course, the Wildbad Chippy Run)
Thank you to KTM for the loan.
Enquiries; rich@wildbadtouring.com
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Hahaha. We weren't expecting that mate. 😮Thanks for the mention. Much love as always.😁😁👍 yes it is amazing. We rode it the other week, vid coming out this weekend.
Hi. Watched your test ride on the new GS 1250. I rode the Rallye version and while it IS a big improvement on the last model and has 20 BHP more, it is still not a patch on the KTM 1290 (165 BHP!!). The KTM would be a much better transition from the XR as you would not lose out on power/acceleration (you'd be bored with a GS after a while!!!) ;-)
Congrats on getting moved in and settled! The KTM is a stunning bike! Thanks for the good review, nice to get some info on the wheelie potential. We don’t get that from that guy down Buckinghamshire way😂
Good luck with the production issues looking forward to more vids as always!
Peace!
Absolutely stunning machine. Be careful with them when they get a bit older though. A computer glitch will empty your wallet.
Not temperamental ignore those comments. Never had issues with my Super Duke and did 2k miles in 3 days!
32000 km on my sdgt, just keep feeding it tyres, no problems
Loved this bike when I rode it. The only drawback to it is that it endangers your license.
You need to try Super Duke GT! Imo handles better as has 17 inch front wheel and its lower to the ground
Have put in my request! Haha
As a SAS owner was thinking about swapping to a GT. It’s one ugly bugger though (and not as comfortable). The lower seat height would be nice though.
@@WildlifeMoto was wondering that. the roads are terrible here - was thinking the extra suspension might make 'em tolerable.
Love this bike would love one of these in this spec, fits me & who i am perfectly, Would choose one of these over a bmw 1250 gs any day of the week, its the audi rs6 estate of motor bikes
Love that description! I agree 👍
Nice video Richy, I tried doing one of those power wheelies on my GS and I think I managed about an inch off the ground lol.
Love the way the TFT screen says “ready to race”on the boot up......a great start to any ride. Clever KTM.
All the best mate.
That is a great machine. Got to ride a friends last week. Great machine! Glad you got moved in. Not one of my favorite things to do :)
Richy the robot on the new Lost in Space was made to look like this bike
So far if I could buy a bike this would be it,Brilliant
One clever piece of kit your riding Rich, ;-)
You say you've moved,Congrats fella,hope all goes well
Ride Safe Baza
I’ve got a africa twin ad the ktm would slaughter it , I’ve ridden one and thought it was incredible, it’s Definetly a sportsbike on stilts
I felt like my AT was underpowered. had to shift down to get going.
I just traded my 2018 Africa Twin Adventure Sports today for a 2020 1290 Super Adventure R. I will miss the sound and partly the looks of the Honda, and, I fear, the reliability (had absolutely zero issues in 2 years). But I was just so bored with the 95 lazy horses on the AT.
The KTM is a riot though. Kinda feels like the gen 1 Hayabusa I had, but toned down and tamed. Still lots of fun, but it won't try to kill you every chance it gets :)
Cornering lights, every corner at night I wish my connie had those.
Cracking video, but I'm getting impatient waiting for the Wales trip footage 😂😂😂😂
I think the "lackluster" feel is when they hop straight off the Super Duke R, which is 40-50 pounds lighter and about 25 more wheel HP.
Great bike Great video give us some more .
I've heard so many people say that they're unreliable that it's put me right off KTM' s. Superduke was on my shortlist too, when I change my bike next. Feel disappointed. Sort it out KTM!
@@jrpgb Owners forums say different.☹
@@jrpgb I agree BMW are shit too 🤣🤣. Japanese bikes all the way.
@@kwak1k you should look at the Honda Africa Twin forums: everybody bitching about all kinds of stuff. Mine had a glitch where it would shut-off right as it was starting.... nice bike for the most part. Any bike will have issues, and people will complain.
@@jackolbean4765 Yes, any bike model will have lemons. And common faults on brand new models. My Africa Twin never had a single issue. It just worked 100%, for 2 years (until I traded it in, for a KTM). Hopefully I will be as lucky with the 1290 SAR. But there is a lot more that can go wrong on a bike with 10x more gadgets, so I'm not holding my breath.
Bmw have loads of reliability issues, but the dealer network is very proactive about dealing with them. Ktm can be a bit hit and miss for warranty issues.
Great bike, my Bro loves his, better watch the speed in the 30’s & 40’s dont want any points as no speed awareness course after the first time they caught you 🤪
Well done on this video!
Going to get the ball rolling for a petition for chippy run to be on Tuesdays :)
Wooooohooooooo! I'm getting one next week!!!! Funny you were talking about the Harley. That's what I'm getting rid of to get the super adv s. I've got a Street Glide Special until next week. It's so slow ugh
Stunning mate. Funny you saying about folk commenting about having your spanner’s at the ready, I was eyeing a 990 Superduke and that’s what folk were saying to me. Surely they are not the Alpha’s of the motorbike world, thought that was the Aprilla’s lol
I think its the reputation of KTM of old. Not today.
Must say I've had a go of my mate's 1290, the engine is brutal makes my 1200GS feel almost fluffy by comparison. In an American accent "It's a sledge hammer!" haha!
It looks a quick (possibly too quick in places) bike but for handling I think I would still go more for the Super Duke or Super Duke GT for the ultimate fast tourer. Hope you will still love the performance of the VFR on its return. Take care, cheers.
Cheers mate. I am just buying one and was worried when I saw that Bruce had a tank slapper. Now I have heard your thoughts I feel better about it. let you know what I think when I get it next week.
He had a tank slapper on one?! 🧐
The video I watched said he had lost confidence after a high speed tank slapper. Put the shit's up me as had already paid the deposit on mine. Glad to watch yours and restore a bit of calm. let you know what I think when it arrives next week.
Not sure what happened there, but as I may have said in the vid, one of the best balanced and stable bikes I’ve ridden
Hi Richy, i am sold on a GS. Chain drive KTM🤔, but backlight switches is a def benefit. For me the speed difference between this and GS is not an issue but what a skelpin machine you have there😱. Thanks for posting. Kindest regards from Bonnie Scotland. A82 Joe.
Count Grievous!
Awesome!
Lovely video I am waiting my one delivery 🫡
Congrats! Hold on!
Was impressed with your wheelie prowess. Can you remember what "slip number" you had the traction control set to?
Which did you enjoy more, this or the 2019 Africa twin?
A chippy in Matlock was the first place I ever got asked to pay for a satchet of Ketchup ! I remember when I were a lad (Hovis music in the background) fish and chips were 10 pence. Nice bike but not for me. Can't stretch my gammy legs out.
TEN PENCE?! Jesus.. you’re lucky if you get change from a tenner these days...
Fish was 6d and chips were 4d in old money. 240p to a pound therefore 24 portions of fish and chips for a quid ! And school was uphill, both ways.
@@jamesweber4938 eee, it wurr a hard life walking tupp cobble Road!
speeding a bit there rich lol
I test rode it it’s amazing I test rode the bmw XR as well, the deal on the xr as a new one is coming was ridiculous I couldn’t turn it down so XR it is 😂😂👍
Dale Hawkes how did they compare?
Jay Neutron hi Jay the Ktoom was I must say mental it really does fly proper fast I loved it , I test drove the XR before it then 2 weeks later I re test rode the XR to me after 10 years on aGSA both took me bake to my sports bike days , but with loads of comfort 🤪
It was very close in the end but the Beemer deal was ridicules is I pick it up Thurs TripleBack with the HP accessories thrown at it 😂. I was very very impressed with the Avd S just thought the Bmw was more prooven and came with all the stuff I wanted the Ktm you have to add everything it worked out at over 18,500£
Dale Hawkes £18500! Yikes, I got mine for £11k, brand new, all the packs and with panniers. Huge discount because I took a 2018 paint scheme right after it changed (but seriously it’s just paint). The only things I’d still like to add are bars and a nav mount.
Wildlife Moto that’s a great deal if I’d got it for that money it would have won enjoy her 👍👍
Great bike & a nice review..
53mph in a 30 limit is not a good impression..
As other reviews say speeding is not cool in town...
Your still welcome to ride my bike
You must live on a shelf now then? when you're sat down at axle height behind the KTM it does clunk a bit on what I assume are gearchanges.
Interesting. No, gear changes are really smooth, but I did actually hear the odd clunk every now and then. I put it down to the centre stand banging up and down. Defo not gears tho.. never did investigate!
This could be interesting...
...yep. Sounds like a cracking machine. Still not enough to tempt you to add a new machine to the stable?
It would be a contender, definitely.
Nice video ! What is the suite you are wearing in this video ?
Cheers! I'm wearing a Joe Rocket mesh jacket (lovely) that I got whilst touring the US. From a little store in Hot Springs, Arkansas! And have Red Route Kevlar jeans on. They are a bit old now though, so hoping to get some new ones soon.
RichyVida Thanks a lot. From my side I could recommend (if leather suits you) Revit Akira Vintage - top top notch jacket. And BMW motorrad City Denim 2. They are out of the production now and people are fighting for the old stock, that appears from time to time . Thumb up!
The older KTM's were a bit unreliable but motorcycle manufacturers cannot afford a bad reputation these days and KTM certainly have been getting it right these past 5 years or so. I have a 2015 1290 Super Adventure T (the white one!) and thankfully have had absolutely no problems during the past year of ownership. They are awesome bikes - much better than the GS or GSA (i've owned both BMWs before getting the KTM) and the extra horsepower (165BHP!!) is great when carrying pillion and luggage. They have that "excitement" that I missed on the GS and leave most other bikes in the dust! They are fabulous looking machines too and my white T model with a few KTM orange "farkles" always attracts admirers.
Yeah I agree. One hell of a machine.
I've got the 2018 SAR,bought last May,got over 8k miles, absolute blast to ride!! No issues,other than rear tire wear!! On #4 all ready. Motoz makes the best tires for these bikes.
@@Ray-cv6gc Hi. Try the Dunlop Trailsmart Max. Everyone has their own tyre preferences I know but the Dunlop gives great mileage and I've had no issues even in the wet (though I take it easy in wet conditions).
Shame they don't do different colours
How did you find the seat comfort ?
Had no discomfort at all. Just be prepared to hold on...... tight!
Adventure streetfighter
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So you are raging about the Adventure ktm but you have a problem riding in the rain. All the fair weather motorcycle reviewer.
Whilst the real riders are on the road irrespective of the weather or season. I guess you next review would be next summer then.
Hardly a fair weather rider! But raining and mesh jacket.. I take it you don’t own one? 🤔
@@RichyVida i don't own a mesh jacket. But I ride all year round snow rain wind storms. Not out of choice but neccesity. I just think most motorcycle reviews deny the reality of every day riding rather they just talk about power speed. But not comfort, weather protection, driveability, and practicality. Which of these am I wrong about. And I actually like your videos. Just not this one. Sorry
Yes, it’s is very comfortable, and if you saw my collection video of this bike you’ll know it copes just fine in 2hrs solid torrential rain.
@@RichyVida lol you are the..........best lol