2017 KTM Adventure Range.

I'm happy enough with the old snotter - prefer older Harleys!!
 
Paul S said:
Well having been to the East Mids meet this morning thought I would pop into Redline KTM to see just how different the 1290 motor feels compared to my weedy 1190 :augie

Went out on their 1290 SA and to be honest the motor if anything felt less powerful than mine :confused:

The 1290 only had 400 miles on it compared to mine with nearly 5,000 miles and with Arrow end can, KTM (DNA) air filter and has been sprinkled with Geoff's magic fairy dust but even so was surprised that the 1290 felt no more torquey either.

Also the extra bulk/weight definitely worked against the 1290.

Also disappointed that the semi active suspension felt no better than that on the 1190.

The good thing is that the illogical desire to swap my 1190 for the new 1290S has gone away - for now :D


PS - looks like KTM are about to bring in some more significant discounts on the 1050/1190's to clear stock - not sure if it will include the 1190R but something to keep an eye out for ;)
Click to expand...
You must be pissed sure it wasnt a 1050 you where riding and thats from someone who has owned 990/1190/1290 supeduke and now SA it a Rocket
 
Davy F said:
Weird..... I rode both the SA and SD last year and was mighty impressed with the power of both machines. In fact, when I rode my 1190 home, it felt like I was riding.....an Africa Twin. :P Granted, I only had a Wings fitted and no Hilltop magic, but it just felt so ordinary after both 1290's.
Click to expand...

100% agree some people try to justify why there Bike is better,just be honest lads
 
..........anyway back on topic.

Noticed that the bike builder option is now working for the new 1290's and so ticked all the boxes to see what it would come to for the 1290 R:augie

Your configuration
Base price
GBP 14,499.00

Touring package
GBP 1,297.50

Comfort package
GBP 538.02

Sound & Style package
GBP 1,137.96

Rally package
GBP 413.82

Carbon clutch cover protection
GBP 112.86

Total GBP 17,999.16

So you still get change (84p) from £18 grand :D
 
Makes the £12,250 mine cost complete with the KTM Metal luggage look like an even better deal, might go for the 1290 in a few years if a great deal comes up.
 
Paul S said:
..........anyway back on topic.

Noticed that the bike builder option is now working for the new 1290's and so ticked all the boxes

So you still get change (84p) from £18 grand :D
Click to expand...

The way the £1 is falling it will probably cost more ! I called the dealer yesterday with my configured order, they won't honour the price until ktm have officially confirmed prices.
 
There was talk bout KTM sticking on a 15% price increase due to Brexit but if they did they'd sell fuck all

If they can lob £3k off the price of a Super Duke SE it just goes to show how much wriggle room KTM have in their bikes
 
Nice 'n' Fat said:
There was talk bout KTM sticking on a 15% price increase due to Brexit but if they did they'd sell fuck all

If they can lob £3k off the price of a Super Duke SE it just goes to show how much wriggle room KTM have in their bikes
Click to expand...


Agreed - my 1190 had £3k off the list price and I doubt they sold it at a loss ;)

Strange though how KTM can put the prices of the new 1090/1290's on their web site but then say they are not official :confused:
 
Nice 'n' Fat said:
There was talk bout KTM sticking on a 15% price increase due to Brexit but if they did they'd sell fuck all

If they can lob £3k off the price of a Super Duke SE it just goes to show how much wriggle room KTM have in their bikes
Click to expand...
Look around Europe who all use the same currency (the €) you will see vastly different prices. When I bought my SA I could have saved several thousand buying in Spain. Where it would have cost more to buy it from Germany. They set the price per country and what it can afford. Rightly or wrongly rumour has it that the UK is heading for major financial difficulties so cheaper pricing might be in order to be able to sell stuff.
 
Marki_GSA said:
Look around Europe who all use the same currency (the €) you will see vastly different prices. When I bought my SA I could have saved several thousand buying in Spain. Where it would have cost more to buy it from Germany. They set the price per country and what it can afford. Rightly or wrongly rumour has it that the UK is heading for major financial difficulties so cheaper pricing might be in order to be able to sell stuff.
Click to expand...

Same thing when buying my AT. It was cheaper in Spain (and other countries) by about a grand. Then there's the extra cost of the DCT model....£800 here and iirc, $500 in the US.
 
Local taxes vary a lot. A Ducati Multistada Enduro costs E21,190 in Belgium but is E24,190 in NL. An R1200GS costs E17,300 in Belgium but is E19,550 in NL. Ouch. :-(

Marki_GSA said:
Look around Europe who all use the same currency (the €) you will see vastly different prices. When I bought my SA I could have saved several thousand buying in Spain. Where it would have cost more to buy it from Germany. They set the price per country and what it can afford. Rightly or wrongly rumour has it that the UK is heading for major financial difficulties so cheaper pricing might be in order to be able to sell stuff.
Click to expand...
 
We have been screwed for prices in the UK for years.

It is normally possible to go to the US and buy a Triumph cheap enough to ship it back and pay all "import" duties and save money.

For a bike assembled in the UK, shipped to the US, Triumph have made money selling the bike to the US importer, the US importer and dealer have had their cut and then there is still enough change left over to bring it back and pay duty, makes you wonder how much dosh Triumph make on UK Sales.

I bet KTM's are also cheaper in the US, I know Jap stuff is always a lot cheaper, typically same in dollars over there as they are in pounds over here, so even with the pound being down they could probably keep the same prices and make more money than they do on US sales.

Strange how when a currency drops prices go up, but never the other way. I have never known prices being reduced due to the pound being strong, not so long ago it was $2 to the £1, and nobody was clamouring to reduce prices at the time.

I cannot see KTM selling any bikes at all at 15% more unless the competition do likewise.
 
Just been through the whole thread and I can't see the videos. I have deleted post anyway. Thank you very much for pointing out the error of my ways!
 
Nippy Normans supply Touratech, Wunderlich, Desert Fox and many other makes of accessories.
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

KTM adventure Rally Gubbio, Perugia Italy Sept 7-11 2026
Replies
2
Views
140
dirtybiker
  • Locked
Sold KTM Adventure S Jacket. Size M
Replies
3
Views
232
dirtybiker
Nice 'n' Fat
Fagan does the KTM Adventure Rally Day at Sweet Lamb
Replies
7
Views
2,262
BDG
KTM Adventure - How is the quality?
2
Replies
25
Views
7,433
Bounce
Bounce
oddshapedballs
KTM Adventure Rally Fuel Tank
Replies
1
Views
1,436
644andy
644andy


Back
Top Bottom