KTM 1190 Adventure
| Manufacturer | KTM |
|---|---|
| Production | 2013 |
| Predecessor | KTM 990 Adventure |
| Class | Adventure touring |
| Engine | 1195 cc, 8-valve, 75° V-twin |
| Power | 148 hp (110 kW) |
| Torque | 92.2 ft·lb (125.0 N·m) |
| Transmission | 6-speed, wet clutch, chain drive |
| Frame type | Steel tube trellis |
| Suspension |
Front: 48 mm WP fork with adjustable rebound and compression Rear: WP shock with adjustable preload, compression and damping Optional electronic damping control |
| Brakes |
Front: Dual 320 mm disc; Brembo 4-pot caliper Rear: Single 260 mm disc; 2-pot caliper Semi-linked ABS |
| Tires |
Front: 19" Rear: 17" |
| Rake, trail | 26° |
| Wheelbase | 61.4 in (1,560 mm) |
| Seat height | 890 mm (35 in) |
| Weight |
467 lb (212 kg) (dry) |
| Fuel capacity | 6.1 US gal (23 l) |
The KTM 1190 Adventure is a 1195 cc V-twin dual-sport motorcycle from the Austrian manufacturer KTM. The model was revealed at the October 2012 Intermot trade show for the 2014 model year.[1]
The LC8 motor is based on the powerplant in the RC8 sportbike.[2] Like the RC8, and unlike its predecessor the 990 Adventure, the 1190 Adventure uses ride-by-wire throttle.[3] Cycle World and Motor Cycle News noted the electronic rider aids including ride-by-wire and electronic suspension control, up till now foregone by KTM to emphasize off-road performance, were intended to position the 1190 Adventure against technologically advanced streetgoing rivals like the Ducati Multistrada 1200.[4][5] It is the first — and up until now: single — bike with Bosch's Anti-Lowside Technology, the so-called Motorcycle Stability Control (MSC).[6]
References
- Marc Cook (May 2013), "First ride: 2014 KTM 1190 Adventure/Surprise! KTM Takes On the Multistrada", Motorcyclist
- ↑ Björn Gramm (October 3, 2012), "Neuheiten 2013: Reiseenduro aus Österreich", Motorrad
- ↑ Wes Siler (September 19, 2012), The KTM 1190 Adventure motor, Ride Apart
- ↑ Florian Neuhauser (May–June 2013), "2013 KTM 1190 Adventure: Pure Fun", Roadrunner
- ↑ "First ride: KTM 1190 Adventure superbike at heart", Cycle World, February 6, 2013,
In years past, KTM had foregone electronic rider aids (except ABS), luxury features and anything else that may have compromised off-road exploration. With the 1190, however, the company has added a comprehensive electronics suite, including available electronically adjustable WP suspension, to compete on level terms with more tarmac-oriented ADVs.
- ↑ "New BMW R1200GS vs KTM 1190 Adventure: the debate", Motor Cycle News, March 5, 2013,
The 990 had virtually nothing electronically, just crude ABS. Now it’s got riding modes, tyre pressure monitoring, electronic preload… It's the most versatile bike I've ever ridden
- ↑ Jensen Beeler (September 24, 2013), Bosch MSC – Anti-Lowside Technology, Asphalt & Rubber. Motorcycling distilled,
And since we know where the minds of current KTM 1190 Adventure owners are going; yes, the Bosch MSC equipment can be retrofitted to current machines.