1050 Adventure

[Deleted account 211025001]

But you can currently buy a full fat 1190 Adventure for £11495

Quite, but that's not list is it

I reckon Cookie's right at sub £10k once discounts are taken into account

Andres

 

[Nice 'n' Fat]

True, but it's depreciation proofing your first years riding

 

[Deleted account 211025001]

True, but it's depreciation proofing your first years riding

..............ain't that the truth

Andres

 

[2 wheel humvee]

Taken from Visor Down;

"It joins the 1190, 1190 R and recently unveiled 1290 models in KTM's Adventure range.

If that lineup was starting to look overcrowded, the reason for the latest addition has become clear with its specifications - at 95hp, it's eligible to be restricted for A2 licence holders.

Licence rules say machines can only be restricted to the 48hp A2 limit if they made no more than double that to begin with. At 148hp and 160hp, the 1190 and 1290 models were way out.

The new 1050 Adventure will be offered with an optional restrictor kit, making it the first big KTM adventure bike suitable for novices.

Read more: http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle...0-adventure-unveiled/25809.html#ixzz3ID3Ot55z "

http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-news-new-bikes/ktm-1050-adventure-unveiled/25809.html

 

[newboy]

As a KTM numptie (generally actually) why is this bigger engine lower powered than than the old 990?

I quite fancy a 990 Adv... This was something I was waiting on.. but it seems better to buy a 990??

 

[Nutty]

So it's a bike for learners, with a lot of money?

 

[cookie]

So it's a bike for learners, with a lot of money?

the penny drops.

 

[Deleted account 211025001]

So it's a bike for learners, with a lot of money?

Yet more reasons for you to move to the Orange side.......other than they are real bastards to clean, you'd hate that

Andres

 

[Nutty]

Yet more reasons for you to move to the Orange side.......other than they are real bastards to clean, you'd hate that

Andres

Silly boy

 

[Deleted account 211025001]

Silly boy

.....and a hippy to boot

Andres

 

[Chewie2112]

There are two possible problems with the 1050,

Firstly it is priced very close to the 1190 so for a few hundred quid more you can have the full fat KTM and not feel you are down sizing.

Secondly, the new Tiger 800 XCx, which has all the traction control, modes and abs of the KTM, and WP suspension, fly by wire, better fuel economy........

Surely both the Tiger and the 1190 KTM are gonna take sales from the 1050?

 

[BBB61]

So it's a bike for learners, with a lot of money?

I don't know how big the market will be in Europe but in the UK the number of people taking the A2 test is not that big and it is mainly people in the 19-22 age bracket who take it. Will they have £11k plus insurance costs to shell out on one of these?

 

[fatbob99]

Having just looked at a load of pics of the 1050 at the EICMA , I don't see the point , Its still really heavy and no real size difference to the 1190
I just don't get it . Why not address the weight issue and release a lighter bike

I don't believe you can compare it to the triumph though , wooden brakes and poor build quality kept me away from the tigers , though my mates swear by them , I just have greater expectations .

 

[cookie]

how do you suggest they produce a big v twin engined bike, smaller and lighter than the 1190?

oh, and cheaper too.

 

[Nutty]

I don't know how big the market will be in Europe but in the UK the number of people taking the A2 test is not that big and it is mainly people in the 19-22 age bracket who take it. Will they have £11k plus insurance costs to shell out on one of these?

It'll be interesting to see how many they sell, as I also don't see the point in it.

 

[cookie]

perhaps people don't all want the full fat 150HP bike. my 1190 can still be plenty quick in rain mode. if the new bike is the same, but with a faster throttle response, i think it would be very ridable. i only get into the top end occasionally.


maybe some would rather have the cash inc. cheaper insurance


i wouldn't buy one though. it's obviously aimed at noobs and poofs

 

[Nice 'n' Fat]

I don't like the wheels

 

[strod]

It's not for me...

 

[Dellis]

I can't pretend I'm not a little curious/interested, I loved my 990A and still miss it a little despite the 1190A buzz

I'm with you on this

Dave

 

[Dellis]

According to the KTM website, the weight without fuel of the 1050 is the same as the 1190. The power output is 94bhp, which means it can be ridden by someone with an A2 licence (with the bike restricted to 47bhp).

It's heavier than a 990 adv with less power Looks like i you're right with ref to the A2 licence


Dave