2018 KTM 790 Adventure

Apex said:

Something like this:

https://youtu.be/-NQ_Ee-jJ64


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Apex said:

Sat on the standard 790 at AMS today. Got to start it and have a listen to the exhaust note. The bike sounds like a smaller (than LC8) bike. Nice and smooth revving. A bit rattly rattly, but was brand new. Not too fussed about the look of the standard exhaust! I bet there'll be a few appearing quickly on eBay! The sound isn't what most peeps will want so imagine they'll sell a load of Akra's. Seat on high setting had me on the balls of my feet but not tippy-toes. Low setting is 20mm lower so I would flat foot that easily and I'm only 5'9". The R is confirmed as 'in manufacture' in Austria as we speak so good news. Bike feels nice and thin between knees. Don't like the tall screen option - If I was buying a standard bike I'd get the 'R' screen from the off.

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Joe narvey said:

What optional extras did you go for ? What do you think are the must haves ( albeit not ridden it)?

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Apex said:

I guess it's a personal decision. But for me the quickshift/blip per and heated grips are a must. No good riding offroad in thick gloves. Fire trails maybe. Some Panniers frames, essential for when I drop the thing, and I will, although I'll wait and see what turns up as the KTM ones stick out quite a bit. Not too bothered about an Akra as I'll just dent it and imagine some cheaper options will arrive. Ideally I'd like to get rid of the pipe on the side arrangement and go to a more 990 adv type setup - might be possible to ha e some soft bags that don't make the bike too wide and still carry a load of stuff. I'll wait for some of this though as I want to make sure that I gel with the bike first before spending loads on it.

I'd get a Rekluse in a heartbeat if they bring one out. They said they will be doing one for the bike when I spoke to them in Milan, but I don't know if they can make one for a cable clutch...they do one for a Harley of course but that's a different beast.


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Arsey said:

Yup, same...ish

Getting Akra, quick shifter,luggage plate , clutch cover etc

Will wait for Bumot to do frames so I can use my Xtremadas

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Apex said:

The PP frames - I wonder if they're the same as 1090/1290 ones??


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Arsey said:

PP ? What’s dat ?

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Joe narvey said:

I think there is a market to fit an elbow in the exhaust and move it closer to the frame.

Would regard to other pannier frames, does this help ? ( measuring distances by the Ozzy method).

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rodooo said:

ive got a demo for testing on Friday,,,,,roll on

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rodooo said:

ive got a demo for testing on Friday,,,,,roll on

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Apex said:

Yeah, that's perfect....I make that 153mm nail to nail.


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unicycler said:

I was told both our bikes are getting built week 8 (this week). Have you heard any update from them?

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Joe narvey said:

I don’t see heated grips on the options list. Did you find them with KTM or after market ?

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Apex said:

I'd be amazed if they don't make some for the bike.


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Arsey said:

They do ! Mine are waiting to be fitted

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Joe narvey said:

Do you have a link or part number ?

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