1190 Aventure R

[bandit]

Picked up my new 2014 Adventure R.

Previous bike was a 990 Adventure Dakar.

what an awesome bike.

First impressions is the sheer size of the thing. I suspect the colour of White gives a greater illusion of size, but just swinging the leg over and sitting on the thing. I am 6'2 and I can only just get my feet flat on the ground. The height (and the bike in general) reminds me of my 950 super enduro.

The engine is smooth and quiet. Maybe too quiet, so an akrapovic is beckoning. There is a noticeable lack of engine braking compared with the 990.

The brakes are sharp, it wil take a bit of time to get used to the clunk of the floating disk.

The seat, hmmm i am dubious about the comfort over 50 miles, it feels hard.

The electronics and gadgetry, being able to change mode selecting, off road, street, wet and sport on the move is fun. but I found my self riding along playing with the settings and not looking at the road. It also shows you the tyre pressures (amongst other things) I haven't tried it in sport yet. Thats one for the weekend.

I cant wait to try it off road, though a tyre change will be required.

Overall a fantastic bike, very happy.

 

[Nutty]

Congrats. Can't beat that new bike feeling.

 

[Deleted account 211025001]

Nice one

When you were deciding on a new bike did you ride the 'standard' Adv and, if so, does anything jump out as being particuarly different (apart from looks/ergos)?

Andres

 

[Bobster]

Just bought a 990 Adventure and got a new R seat for it. feels like a plank. Rode 480 miles last Thursday, despite the hard seat it was a lot better than any of my GS's.

 

[follow me]

I just daren't go out on a test ride..

 

[chad]

happy new bike

 

[Davy F]

Good choice and HTR.

 

[Trekker3]

Good taste, hope you like wheelies!

 

[Nutty]

Right, time for some pictures.

 

[bandit]

Good taste, hope you like wheelies!

It has anti wheelie technology !

 

[bandit]

Right, time for some pictures.

Tomorrow

 

[bandit]

Nice one

When you were deciding on a new bike did you ride the 'standard' Adv and, if so, does anything jump out as being particuarly different (apart from looks/ergos)?

Andres

I think you have captured the main difference. Yes i did test ride the non r version.

Better looks and taller.

 

[Trekker3]

It has anti wheelie technology !

Yes I know, you turn it off after every start up, what's the point of all the power if you can't use it?

 

[bandit]

Yes I know, you turn it off after every start up, what's the point of all the power if you can't use it?

I will be trying that tomorrow.

 

[Timolgra]

Yes I know, you turn it off after every start up, what's the point of all the power if you can't use it?

Override it, a few KTMs have a restrictors in the first 3 gears.

 

[fatbob99]

Happy new bike

 

[Davy F]

Until we get pics of the new machine, here's another guys bike to keep everyone going.

 

[Nice 'n' Fat]

Looks better with the orange handguards

 

[Arsey]

Bandit,well done !!

The 1190R is the only new bike I would buy if I was looking.

Do you still have your 950SE ? I'd love an 1190R but couldn't part with my SE and I feel the 2 bikes do the same thing,except the R has a load more poke.

 

[bandit]

Bandit,well done !!

The 1190R is the only new bike I would buy if I was looking.

Do you still have your 950SE ? I'd love an 1190R but couldn't part with my SE and I feel the 2 bikes do the same thing,except the R has a load more poke.

I wish i had kept the 950se. If an erzberge edition comes up for sale i will buy one.