1290 SA S review

[Rasher]

Only advantage I can see on the GS is the pillion comfort - and maybe the shaft drive assuming it will outlast a KTM chain and require less maintenance. But is costs more (and a lot more taking into account the deal I got on a "leftover") has a lot less power (further reduced by aforementioned shaft) carries more weight and requires more frequent / more expensive servicing.

Would never seriously consider a Ducati myself, I am sure they are great to ride but put off by the servicing costs and problems experienced by mates.

The Japanese are not doing anything I like the look of at the moment, even if I did not want another adventure bike I would probably want the SD GT instead - as well of would work even better if I had the cash.

 

[Nutty]

Hey Nutty, let me know what ya think after your sedate test ride and remind me what you ride now by way of comparison. Last time I visited the forum you were on a GS or was it a Honda 90. Been across to Ducati MTS, S10000000XR and Africa Twin myself but test riding the 17 GS the morrow.

Test road the Adv. S yesterday and it was surprisingly good (my last KTM was a 690 Duke). Fuelling spot on, gearbox very good other than neutral and 1st to 2nd on occasion going to neutral but thats fixable with longer gear lever for me. Ergo good with relatively low footpegs.

Engine delivers ballistic grunt but mirrors vibed at high revs......mpg 42 with a mix of thrashing it and pootling with missus riding shotgun, she did not like lack of room but first bike with still air for pillion.

Good balance and easy sure roadholding. Suspension seems OK and ride very smooth but Ducati more impressive but that may be about familiarity.

Engine vibes at some rev ranges but its a V twin .....

The rider screen thingy is the future. Very clear, easy to read and access. Never did master the MTS settings. It is a brilliant feature and I can see satnav on there in the near future, Bosch wont resist it.

Will let you know. The Honda 90 has to go.

 

[paddy]

Anybody know which dealer has a bike i can sit on (1290 S) in the south east.?

Thanks

 

[SPL]

I would recommend Crescent in Verwood without reservation, it is not that far from Chichester and there are some decent test routes around there.

I believe their 1290S demo will be on the road next week, so you can do better than just sit on it

Tell Matt I sent you...

 

[paddy]

cheers already spoken with Matt, being impatient wanted to see one this weekend.?

Cheers

Paddy

 

[Nutty]

cheers already spoken with Matt, being impatient wanted to see one this weekend.?

Cheers

Paddy

Premier in Didcot have one.

 

[paddy]

Thanks Nutty.

 

[Moose]

cheers already spoken with Matt, being impatient wanted to see one this weekend.?

Cheers

Paddy

Matt told me that their demo/courtesy S was available to sit on now.

 

[Rasher]

Premier in Didcot have one.

I think it is now on Demo

 

[Nutty]

I think it is now on Demo

It is; I'm taking it out on Saturday.

 

[Rasher]

It is; I'm taking it out on Saturday.

Cool, I might be dropping in to kick the tyres on the new 1290S, daren't ride it as I don't have the extra £5k they would want on top of my 9 month old 1190.

 

[paddy]

Looks like iam of to Didcot tomorrow as Matt at Crescent said something different which .
is a shame as there closer to me.

Hey ho Darren seems on the ball.

Paddy

 

[Deleted account Cooperman]

The Flyer's review.

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[Nutty]

The Flyer's review.

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I don't normally watch his stuff, but watched that. He seemed to like it.

 

[GS TRV]

The display looks well cool!

 

[Giles]

Oh Hello ...

Goodness me, haven't been on the site for bloody weeks and weeks!

However ... I test rode a 1290S yesterday and ..... Nice! very nice! So nice that I'm afraid Cato has to go! So a 1290 should be in the garage soon! (not actually signed any paperwork yet but it's all in the pipe line ..)

 

[Norfolk Tiger]

Poor Cato love is a fickle thing

 

[Arsey]

Oh Hello ...

Goodness me, haven't been on the site for bloody weeks and weeks!

However ... I test rode a 1290S yesterday and ..... Nice! very nice! So nice that I'm afraid Cato has to go! So a 1290 should be in the garage soon! (not actually signed any paperwork yet but it's all in the pipe line ..)

S or R ?


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[Deleted account 211025001]

Please say R young Giles, the S is such a girls bike.........

Andres

 

[Deleted account 240831001]

Oh Hello ...

Goodness me, haven't been on the site for bloody weeks and weeks!

However ... I test rode a 1290S yesterday and ..... Nice! very nice! So nice that I'm afraid Cato has to go! So a 1290 should be in the garage soon! (not actually signed any paperwork yet but it's all in the pipe line ..)

And there we have the reason why I won't have a 1290 for a day. I know I'm weak and blowing a load of cash on a new bike might mean I have to work all year rather than having a few months off after summer.

I don't mind having to ride a 2 year old 1190 for a few thousand miles rather than go to work