2013 KTM Adventure 1190 - Page 123

markie_wales · 12-03-2012, 03:49 AM

went to one of the UK bike shows at the NEC Saturday and took this photo - it looked better on the small screen but at least gives you an idea if this has not already been covered else where. I'm sure it doesn't make a difference but this was on the "R".

cheers

Markie

pfy50 · 12-03-2012, 06:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by markie_wales

went to one of the UK bike shows at the NEC Saturday and took this photo - it looked better on the small screen but at least gives you an idea if this has not already been covered else where. I'm sure it doesn't make a difference but this was on the "R".

cheers

Markie

It will be interesting to see if "Black Dog Cycle Works" can get around this mounting problem to get it off the engine case.

CharlieFox · 12-03-2012, 08:41 AM

Oh boy, not again

Quote:

Originally Posted by markie_wales

went to one of the UK bike shows at the NEC Saturday and took this photo - it looked better on the small screen but at least gives you an idea if this has not already been covered else where. I'm sure it doesn't make a difference but this was on the "R".

cheers

Markie

KTMforget · 12-03-2012, 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pfy50

It will be interesting to see if "Black Dog Cycle Works" can get around this mounting problem to get it off the engine case.

Trust me - we will be on it as soon as I can get my grubby little hands on a bike!!

KMC1 · 12-03-2012, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by markie_wales

went to one of the UK bike shows at the NEC Saturday and took this photo - it looked better on the small screen but at least gives you an idea if this has not already been covered else where. I'm sure it doesn't make a difference but this was on the "R".

cheers

Markie

Ohhhh..... That doesn't look like an expensive STUPID idea......

Gees.... I mean come on. Obviously whoever designed that has never actually owned a bike.

pfy50 · 12-03-2012, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by KTMforget

Trust me - we will be on it as soon as I can get my grubby little hands on a bike!!

Hey Kurt,

Good luck on that. Those sand cast mounting towers look like a failure waiting to happen. That pipe doesn't look like it is giving to much room either, but these problems may just be because the photo shot angle, can't see the other side; have fun

.
Paul

markie_wales · 12-04-2012, 02:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pfy50

Hey Kurt,

Good luck on that. Those sand cast mounting towers look like a failure waiting to happen. That pipe doesn't look like it is giving to much room either, but these problems may just be because the photo shot angle, can't see the other side; have fun

.
Paul

yeah sorry about that - the photo's looked really good on my compact camera but once up to full size on the computer realised they could have been much better - the other ones were even less useful!

I think it answered the big question though. TBH it's probably a stock RC8 bottom end - so if someone has one of those they could probably show us what the back end looks like.

cheers

Markie

bigboyxl · 12-04-2012, 03:16 AM

my local KTM dealer in Czech republic said that he still didn't get the final price yet, but it will be slightly higher (around 300-500 higher) then 990. other info he said was:
1. 990 will not be produced any more, it will be sold for around 6 more month
2. smaller v-twin adventure bike for solo riding with minimum electronics and blings is coming in next 2-3 years
and for the city of cca. 100k citizens he already got 2 pre-orders on 1190

LocuL · 12-04-2012, 04:15 AM

RC8R 2009

Tiggersteve · 12-04-2012, 07:07 AM

As a non KTM rider (nearly 990 owner) thought i would comment on both,
A mate and I test rode a 990 adv twice (this is '08 by the way) in isolation what a hoot, he bought a GS and I a Tiger 1050,
looking deeper the 990 didn't handle as well, weaved at speed, brakes were only adequate, service intervals were too short and costly with all that bodywork and at the time rumours of reliability issues,
The new one appears to have addressed these issues and I'm really looking forward to a test ride, the price did shock me and i do agree there may be room for the 990 (perhaps not in the UK) but it is competitive, my GS riding mate has put a deposit on a 2013 GS but after going to the NEC is also going to do the same with the 1190, which surprised me,
so maybe KTM's stratergy is working,
the "old" 990 is an iconic shape but the new bike is still IMO a true KTM,
companies have to progress, the 990 is a "marmite" and like i said earlier if it wasn't for the few shortcomings i would be riding one so i'm hoping they can entice me back this time around,

fixinbones · 12-04-2012, 08:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pebble35

European press and dealer launch in mid February .............bikes in dealers immediately afterwards

From you lips to gods ears!!!!!!!!!

Tiggersteve · 12-04-2012, 08:42 AM

Also been told Feb delivery, UK

markie_wales · 12-04-2012, 09:21 AM

At the NEC KTM were taking test ride bookings for March which seems about right. Supply the people taking a punt up front, then get the testers out there for the rest who can afford them[1].

cheers

Markie

[1] just showing my hand that I can't afford one :)

LukasM · 12-04-2012, 10:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigboyxl

2. smaller v-twin adventure bike for solo riding with minimum electronics and blings is coming in next 2-3 years

Thanks for keeping my dream alive!

bigboyxl · 12-04-2012, 12:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LukasM

Thanks for keeping my dream alive!

that's exactly what I said to my dealer after hearing this news

12-03-2012, 03:49 AM	#1831
markie_wales Studly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2005 Location: Hampshire, UK Oddometer: 873	Side stand mounting went to one of the UK bike shows at the NEC Saturday and took this photo - it looked better on the small screen but at least gives you an idea if this has not already been covered else where. I'm sure it doesn't make a difference but this was on the "R". cheers Markie __________________ - "Dad, when I grow up I want to ride motorbikes like you do." -------- "Son, you can't do both." - Only bikers understand why dogs like to stick their heads out of car windows.

12-04-2012, 03:16 AM	#1838
bigboyxl Gnarly Adventurer Joined: May 2011 Location: Czech republic - Ukraine Oddometer: 219	my local KTM dealer in Czech republic said that he still didn't get the final price yet, but it will be slightly higher (around 300-500 higher) then 990. other info he said was: 1. 990 will not be produced any more, it will be sold for around 6 more month 2. smaller v-twin adventure bike for solo riding with minimum electronics and blings is coming in next 2-3 years and for the city of cca. 100k citizens he already got 2 pre-orders on 1190 __________________ KTM LC4 640 Adventure 2006 KTM LC8 990 SM-T 2010 KTM 530 EXC 2011 www.alburmoto.com Nomada panniers, Holan crashbars, Remus silencers etc. Worldwide shipping. Better deals for ADVriders

12-04-2012, 04:15 AM	#1839
LocuL Gnarly Infantry Joined: Dec 2006 Location: Denmark - Jutland Oddometer: 882	RC8R 2009 __________________ KTM 950(1190) Adv-s, Soon to be Project 1190 KTM 530 EXC-R 08

12-04-2012, 09:21 AM	#1843
markie_wales Studly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2005 Location: Hampshire, UK Oddometer: 873	At the NEC KTM were taking test ride bookings for March which seems about right. Supply the people taking a punt up front, then get the testers out there for the rest who can afford them[1]. cheers Markie [1] just showing my hand that I can't afford one :) __________________ - "Dad, when I grow up I want to ride motorbikes like you do." -------- "Son, you can't do both." - Only bikers understand why dogs like to stick their heads out of car windows.

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12-04-2012, 07:07 AM	#1840
Tiggersteve Adventurer Joined: Dec 2012 Oddometer: 40	As a non KTM rider (nearly 990 owner) thought i would comment on both, A mate and I test rode a 990 adv twice (this is '08 by the way) in isolation what a hoot, he bought a GS and I a Tiger 1050, looking deeper the 990 didn't handle as well, weaved at speed, brakes were only adequate, service intervals were too short and costly with all that bodywork and at the time rumours of reliability issues, The new one appears to have addressed these issues and I'm really looking forward to a test ride, the price did shock me and i do agree there may be room for the 990 (perhaps not in the UK) but it is competitive, my GS riding mate has put a deposit on a 2013 GS but after going to the NEC is also going to do the same with the 1190, which surprised me, so maybe KTM's stratergy is working, the "old" 990 is an iconic shape but the new bike is still IMO a true KTM, companies have to progress, the 990 is a "marmite" and like i said earlier if it wasn't for the few shortcomings i would be riding one so i'm hoping they can entice me back this time around,

12-04-2012, 08:42 AM	#1842
Tiggersteve Adventurer Joined: Dec 2012 Oddometer: 40	Also been told Feb delivery, UK