IssuesI've found on the standard 1190 after 30K km are: 1. Fuel level software froze and needed an update. Others have had sticky floats. 2. I found the radiator fan plastic housing badly cracked when taking the bike apart during its winter service. Easily fixed with epoxy and a layer of glass. 3.
TheHonda feels narrower and more compact from the saddle, and its two-position seat ( inches) is shown in the lowest setting. The KTM, meanwhile, looks and feels physically larger, and
2 KTM 1190 Adventure â 10.62 seconds. KTM took versatility to a new level when it released the 2013 1190 Adventure. The KTM 990 Adventure was already a fast Adventure Motorcycle with excellent dirt credentials, but KTM wanted to improve its comfort and refinement to compete with the class leading BMW R1200GS.
2013KTM 1190 Adventure - left 3/4 view. Some may call the KTM 1190 Adventure an evolution of the species, but I would rather think of it as the Austrian bike makerâs response to BMWâs new
Weused 90/90-21 fronts on the Honda and KTM ($98) and a 120/70-19 for the BMW ($150). For the rear, we fit 150/70-18s ($195) on the KTM and Honda, while the BMW got a 170/60-17 ($185). With the
Theframe follows the KTM steel-tubing trellis structural design and appears very sturdy. Steering geometry is a moderate 26 degrees of rake and an off-road-friendly 4.0 in. of trail. The
. Oddometer: 262. Location: New England. I bought the Seat Concept sport touring 1 piece seat and it lowers the seat around 3/4 an inch or so from the low seat position on the 1190. The seat is more comfortable than stock too if you don't mind a pretty panned out seat on your bike.
Q36Ypp. 2013 ktm 1190 adventure review
