1290 super adventure pic!

[ScoobyZ]

http://s1129.photobucket.com/user/c...mbp/PhotoBucket/img_1911_zpsaf4fbc16.jpg.html

 

[Deleted account 211025001]

I can't see it................

Andres

Edit: Here you go

 

[ScoobyZ]

Cheers. I couldn't get the img to display even with img selected

 

[fatbob99]

like the colour.................not as much as mine though

 

[cookie]

yippee!

mine's now officially a classic.

 

[Deleted account 211025001]

yippee!

mine's now officially a classic.

Me too and I haven't even picked mine up yet

I wonder if the 1290 is a replacement for the Adv and AdvR or if, as has been suggested a blinged up version in the WBM Adv mould?

Andres

 

[Nice 'n' Fat]

I would think that they will sell all three bikes along side each other as they all do the same thing slightly differently

 

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i think that it will be an extra variant, but who knows?

anyone else thinks it odd that there's just this one, badly cropped photo?

 

[Deleted account 211025001]

I'm guessing the poor photo is a continuation of the leaked 'spy' shots that have been drip, drip, dripping through on the web

Maybe it'll have the 180bhp 1290 Superduke engine in it

Andres

 

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it says 1290 on the side, but i read it's detuned to a measly 160hp.

i mean really? that would hardly pull a greasy stick out of a dog's arse.

 

[Deleted account 211025001]

it says 1290 on the side, but i read it's detuned to a measly 160hp.

i mean really? that would hardly pull a greasy stick out of a dog's arse.

That's it, my 'classic' up for sale the minute I get it home tomorrow afternoon - I need that extra 10bhp!

Andres

 

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http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-news-new-bikes/ktm-uk-confirms-1290-super-adventure/25391.html

 

[Poucher]

I dread to think how much this will cost...£14k + starting price???

KTM have lost the plot with pricing lately, 1290 Super Duke, a bike which I would love to have...£14,000!! that's roughly 40% more than the model it replaced ( 990R ) and the RC8R sports bike, can't shift them at £12,000 so what do KTM do....put the price up to £13,500 crazy!!

 

[fatbob99]

looks like a 17 Inch front wheel ?

 

[Davy F]

looks like a 17 Inch front wheel ?

No it doesn't. I've seen earlier 'spy shots' and it appears to keep the 19" front hoop. Main cosmetic difference seems to be a larger fuel tank, but talk includes cruise control among other differences like a more adjustable screen. Time will tell, I guess.

 

[fatbob99]

No it doesn't. I've seen earlier 'spy shots' and it appears to keep the 19" front hoop. Main cosmetic difference seems to be a larger fuel tank, but talk includes cruise control among other differences like a more adjustable screen. Time will tell, I guess.

thats a shame , I would have liked to have that option
I saw a post on ADV with people thathad done it , though it requires a considerable investment to make it work , 1290 clocks etc......

 

[cookie]

hmmmm

like a fit bird who's gone to seed?

 

[fatbob99]

I really like the colour , do you think it will be a similar weight.
I already think the motor is too fast for the rest of the bike , so not sure where they are going with this ?

 

[Deleted account 211025001]

hmmmm

...........like a fit bird who's gone to seed?

I guess this may appeal more to your 'typical GS Adv' owner and take the GS on a bit more head on where as the vanilla and R are more focused and less compromised?

It should, I'd have thought, do quite well but I don't quite get the cc hike as the 1190 is boggin' quick enough - unless it retuned to make the engine a bit less frenetic in order to make your typical GS owner feel safe in their comfort zone.......

Andres

 

[Davy F]

Like the paint, but I'll happily leave well alone.