I do almost exactly the same settings on mine, mine differs as front “hardest”, rear around “5”, my weight is 90 kg. Every “advanced” bike MUST have THESE WP once you try them😁🙏🖖
@@FlamesAdventureS I also tested 2021 (not 2020 though!; ) 1290 adv s’s most recent rivals ; V4 Multi, 1250 GS, XR1000… Compared to (2021, NOT older…) KTM their suspension settings range is limited to: from “Soft and comfortable” to “Still soft but now uncomfortable”…🤦🏻♂️🤷🏻♂️
@@fuatdomanic that's the great thing with this WP suspension, the rider can change it as he desired and there's a good range of settings to make it work. I really like this 1290 sas 🙂
@@johanstrampraat1684 Good to hear that these settings work for you ! It's a big difference in steering compared to standard settings. I normally keep my MTC on. Drive safe, greets
Thanks for sharing! Can you tell me more about the stock tires? I one of these bikes coming and I tend to lean over almost dragging the pegs on most bikes, are these tires grippy enough for that? How is their feel? (Can you feel the traction / grip through the bars). Thanks!
I have to say I'm impressed by the Mitas Terra Force R tyres, they are grippy enough to lean deep, and with tuning my suspension they gave me a good feeling to dive into a curve, however someone told they don't have that good grip in colder weather. I'm happy with the tyres but I certainly gonna try something else when changing tyres, just to know the difference. Have fun 👍
I completely disagree. My experience with Mitas is very bad. Not enough stability in lean , slipping, very poor feedback. I made 5000km then jumped for Pirelli and its a big diffrerence.
Thanks. On the highway I keep the rear preload on high, and I change between sport, street and comfort depending on the quality of the highway. I'm normally not using the automatic mode.
Muy buena información!! Acabo de comprar una 2024 dejando atras una 2020...con 52.000km...me viene muy bien esta información!!. Los Road 6 para un uso solo o a duo y cargado a tope me fueron geniales y los mejores en duración unos 11.000km ninguno me pasaba de 7500/8500km...un saludo!!
got my 2022 adventure S yesterday, and i must say the tyres are big let down for the bike, when its cold and wet like in uk roads, you need something warming up quick and sticky.
I probably didn't have that problem because my rain riding days were in the summer, I haven't really test the limit of the Mitas tyres on cold wet days. Despite I'm overall happy with the tyres I will try something else the next tyre change. Congrats with the new bike 👍
There are a lot more to do :-D but that settings are quiet good but keep in mind it depens on your weight and size also to setup your handlebar as well - good video! BR 7
That's for sure, settings enough 😁and yes, it certainly depends from person to person, weight and size. Thanks for your comment and ride safe 🙏👍 greetz
Hello friend. Do you know any tool, app or software for diagnosis with ktm 1290 SAS? When I had my BMW I used MotoScan app with obd and mobile, but with ktm I don't know any thing.
Trovo che la modalità automatica funzioni bene ma non la uso molto. A volte lo uso durante un giro con diversi tipi di tracce asvalt (buone e meno buone asvalt) in modo da non dover continuare a cambiare modalità. Ma la maggior parte delle volte utilizzo una modalità fissa per la sospensione. A volte li cambio mentre guido a seconda di uno stile di guida tranquillo o sportivo... (non parlo italiano ma ho usato google translate 😀)
@@FlamesAdventureS thank you for the answer, I have had a superadventure for a few months and I'm trying to understand the various differences with the setting of the suspension, thanks a lot for the answer
Hello, the anti-dive system ensures that the front suspension compresses less strongly during hard braking by adjusting the damping. I let it ON all the time, and as far as I remember it was also ON when I was riding offroad.
hey bro, thanks for this video, it helped allot, i have a question, i weigh 116 kilos and my forks are set at 6, do you think this is good or should i put them on 4 also?
I suggest you try both settings to feel the difference. A higher setting gives harder damping so I think this is more for circuit instead of road use. The main change for me was raising the rear by changing the rear preload, that was the most important factor to make it steer like a racebike 😁
@@sunnycloudy1337 and i have pirelli scorpion rally str tires, front 2.2 rear 2.3 when its hot, and the tire sticks like glue. i had them on factory recommendations, 2.5 and rear 2.9 and they lost traction like crazy.
I think that is possible. You should get a quicker steering with a smaller wheel, but also another geometry of the bike because you're front gonna be lower. If you have a wheel maybe you can test this out 🙂. Greetings
That's a good comment 🙂,I've just checked my settings and I cannot find "adaptive brakelight' 🤔. According to the symbols it should come with the tech pack. I'll have it checked at the next service & keep you posted, thanks 👍
@@FlamesAdventureS just brake hard on an empty street and you should see your 4 turn signals flashing (and the 2 green arrows light up in the display). Brake should be from at least 50km h probably.
Hello, I think you can change the rear preload without the tech pack. But you will not have the 'anti-dive' setting and the option to change the fork & rear shock dampings manually
Maybe I recomend check again the Height in HIGH position and 100%, because it seems also from picture that it is same...and you are talking that 100% is higher than HIGH, i think it is not true. I have also this bike SAS and it is the one of the best bikes which I ever ride!!!
Yes it's an awesome bike 😁👍 I'm pretty sure that 100% goes higher than in high preload...you can try it on your sas. Thanks for your comment and ride safe ! 👍
That's right, it raises the seat height. I'm around 180cm and my seat is in the normal position. For me those settings works very good for sportive riding and I can still have my feet comfortable on the ground when standing still. You can also lower the seat position or lower the preload till you feel comfortable. I sugest you test a bit with those. The settings are also depending on the riders height and weight. Drive safe man 👍👍
Thankyou for taking the time to make this video, I have made the jump to sport setting already but I will try and up my preload from 50% 🙂👍
🙏It's good to hear that the video is usefull🙂. Have fun testing some settings and have a safe ride ! 👍
I do almost exactly the same settings on mine, mine differs as front “hardest”, rear around “5”, my weight is 90 kg. Every “advanced” bike MUST have THESE WP once you try them😁🙏🖖
Yes, the WP susp is great ! The riders weight is an important factor, my weight is around 75 kg. Greetings👍
@@FlamesAdventureS I also tested 2021 (not 2020 though!; ) 1290 adv s’s most recent rivals ;
V4 Multi, 1250 GS, XR1000…
Compared to (2021, NOT older…) KTM their suspension settings range is limited to:
from “Soft and comfortable”
to “Still soft but now uncomfortable”…🤦🏻♂️🤷🏻♂️
@@fuatdomanic that's the great thing with this WP suspension, the rider can change it as he desired and there's a good range of settings to make it work. I really like this 1290 sas 🙂
Right, so i did the same as your settings.
You are 100% richt its so much better in the corners love it!
Thank you!
Do you ride with mtc on or off?
@@johanstrampraat1684 Good to hear that these settings work for you ! It's a big difference in steering compared to standard settings. I normally keep my MTC on. Drive safe, greets
Thanks for sharing!
Can you tell me more about the stock tires? I one of these bikes coming and I tend to lean over almost dragging the pegs on most bikes, are these tires grippy enough for that? How is their feel? (Can you feel the traction / grip through the bars).
Thanks!
I have to say I'm impressed by the Mitas Terra Force R tyres, they are grippy enough to lean deep, and with tuning my suspension they gave me a good feeling to dive into a curve, however someone told they don't have that good grip in colder weather. I'm happy with the tyres but I certainly gonna try something else when changing tyres, just to know the difference. Have fun 👍
I completely disagree. My experience with Mitas is very bad. Not enough stability in lean , slipping, very poor feedback. I made 5000km then jumped for Pirelli and its a big diffrerence.
and huge wobble on front wheel at ca 70km/h
For those bikes: Michelin Road 6 or PirelliScorpion Trial 2.
Thanks. Really helpful.
This saved me a lot of time looking for the low/standard/high options🙂
Great to hear ! 👍
Thanks for the video, it should be noted by all however that the factory Mitas tires are ass.
🙂I didn't had problems with the Mitas, however, I changed to Michelin Road 6 now🙂
Very nice video. What suspension setting do you use at high speed in highway driving
Thanks. On the highway I keep the rear preload on high, and I change between sport, street and comfort depending on the quality of the highway. I'm normally not using the automatic mode.
Hello Flame, I am wandering, do you also have those same suspension settings on one KTM GT? 🤔
Muy buena información!!
Acabo de comprar una 2024 dejando atras una 2020...con 52.000km...me viene muy bien esta información!!.
Los Road 6 para un uso solo o a duo y cargado a tope me fueron geniales y los mejores en duración unos 11.000km ninguno me pasaba de 7500/8500km...un saludo!!
De nada, mucha suerte con tu sas2024, saludos
can the 2017 1290 use this setup,
Hello sir 1question what mode is fastest more aggressive rally mode or sport mode
Hello, the Sport ride mode is the most aggressive on roads, the Rally ride mode is for offroad use
@@FlamesAdventureS no the rally mode is the most aggressive, aldo for street use. For offroad you can use offroad mode.
got my 2022 adventure S yesterday, and i must say the tyres are big let down for the bike, when its cold and wet like in uk roads, you need something warming up quick and sticky.
I probably didn't have that problem because my rain riding days were in the summer, I haven't really test the limit of the Mitas tyres on cold wet days. Despite I'm overall happy with the tyres I will try something else the next tyre change. Congrats with the new bike 👍
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These are the tips I want to hear... Thank you very much! 😉🤙
😁you're welcome 👍
Perfeckt …. Thank you👏👏👏
Collega! Goe bezig 😊
Danku 🙂
There are a lot more to do :-D but that settings are quiet good but keep in mind it depens on your weight and size also to setup your handlebar as well - good video! BR 7
That's for sure, settings enough 😁and yes, it certainly depends from person to person, weight and size. Thanks for your comment and ride safe 🙏👍 greetz
Hello friend. Do you know any tool, app or software for diagnosis with ktm 1290 SAS? When I had my BMW I used MotoScan app with obd and mobile, but with ktm I don't know any thing.
Hello, maybe you need an OBD reader with the right cable but I'm not sure if that will work....maybe you can chevk some forums for more info....
@@FlamesAdventureS thank you!
Secondo il tuo punto di vista la modalità auto per le sospensioni funziona bene e i che caso la usi?
Trovo che la modalità automatica funzioni bene ma non la uso molto. A volte lo uso durante un giro con diversi tipi di tracce asvalt (buone e meno buone asvalt) in modo da non dover continuare a cambiare modalità. Ma la maggior parte delle volte utilizzo una modalità fissa per la sospensione. A volte li cambio mentre guido a seconda di uno stile di guida tranquillo o sportivo... (non parlo italiano ma ho usato google translate 😀)
@@FlamesAdventureS thank you for the answer, I have had a superadventure for a few months and I'm trying to understand the various differences with the setting of the suspension, thanks a lot for the answer
how is anti dive system works? Is it ok to keep it on off-road?
Hello, the anti-dive system ensures that the front suspension compresses less strongly during hard braking by adjusting the damping. I let it ON all the time, and as far as I remember it was also ON when I was riding offroad.
hey bro, thanks for this video, it helped allot, i have a question, i weigh 116 kilos and my forks are set at 6, do you think this is good or should i put them on 4 also?
I suggest you try both settings to feel the difference. A higher setting gives harder damping so I think this is more for circuit instead of road use. The main change for me was raising the rear by changing the rear preload, that was the most important factor to make it steer like a racebike 😁
@@FlamesAdventureS thanks bro, ill try both💪
@@aleksandarbotic979 i weigh the same as you, what suspension settings did you end up using?
@@sunnycloudy1337 60 preload rear, and sport suspension for twistys, around town 50 rear for power wheelies. automatic suspension for touring.
@@sunnycloudy1337 and i have pirelli scorpion rally str tires, front 2.2 rear 2.3 when its hot, and the tire sticks like glue. i had them on factory recommendations, 2.5 and rear 2.9 and they lost traction like crazy.
I have a question....is it possible to put 17" front rims on our ktm ?????
I think that is possible. You should get a quicker steering with a smaller wheel, but also another geometry of the bike because you're front gonna be lower. If you have a wheel maybe you can test this out 🙂. Greetings
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what settings do you use offroad?
I still have to figure them out 😁
I see in your Tech-pack that the "Adaptive brake light"is missing, doesn't it come on your bike?
That's a good comment 🙂,I've just checked my settings and I cannot find "adaptive brakelight' 🤔. According to the symbols it should come with the tech pack. I'll have it checked at the next service & keep you posted, thanks 👍
@@FlamesAdventureS just brake hard on an empty street and you should see your 4 turn signals flashing (and the 2 green arrows light up in the display).
Brake should be from at least 50km h probably.
Thanks for the tip 👍, I'll try this out !🙂
Can 1290 S used this setup without Teck pack,
Hello, I think you can change the rear preload without the tech pack. But you will not have the 'anti-dive' setting and the option to change the fork & rear shock dampings manually
@@FlamesAdventureS how much to add tech pack
@@manshahabdulmajid5853 around €1200. You best ask a dealer for the right price
Maybe I recomend check again the Height in HIGH position and 100%, because it seems also from picture that it is same...and you are talking that 100% is higher than HIGH, i think it is not true.
I have also this bike SAS and it is the one of the best bikes which I ever ride!!!
Yes it's an awesome bike 😁👍 I'm pretty sure that 100% goes higher than in high preload...you can try it on your sas. Thanks for your comment and ride safe ! 👍
i just tried it on my 2023 SAS, the 100% is higher than the "high" setting 👍
these bikes desperately needs 17 front rim conversion
preload 100%? Non sense
Did you test it ? It was fine to me 🙂, drive safe man👍👍
But setting the preload to 100% raises the seat height quite a bit, doesn't it? How tall are you?.
That's right, it raises the seat height. I'm around 180cm and my seat is in the normal position. For me those settings works very good for sportive riding and I can still have my feet comfortable on the ground when standing still. You can also lower the seat position or lower the preload till you feel comfortable. I sugest you test a bit with those. The settings are also depending on the riders height and weight. Drive safe man 👍👍
Those tires are garbage