2020 KTM 1290 info.......
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Use auto cruise control all the time in the car. What’s not to like? Not sure about on a bike, but it would allow you to relax a little more on motorway stints....so probs great for commuters. But for me, I would stick to the standard cruise control unless it offered serious advantages. I use cruise on the bikes all the time for the boring bits.
Regarding the new model - I’ll say it’s going to be brilliant with the lower CofG. I knew it would be on the 790 and imagine it will be equally noticeable on the bigger machine.
However! I do love a V4. A Multistrada with a V4....that’s a potent weapon and serious competition to a great many bikes on the market and not just adventure bikes I suspect. However, the 1290 is the go-to for 2 up touring and unless the Multi gets more roomy it’ll still be too cramped for 2 on board trips. Unless you’re a pair of hobbits. You do see pillion’s on a Multi, but I always think they look squished on the back seat.
Regarding the new model - I’ll say it’s going to be brilliant with the lower CofG. I knew it would be on the 790 and imagine it will be equally noticeable on the bigger machine.
However! I do love a V4. A Multistrada with a V4....that’s a potent weapon and serious competition to a great many bikes on the market and not just adventure bikes I suspect. However, the 1290 is the go-to for 2 up touring and unless the Multi gets more roomy it’ll still be too cramped for 2 on board trips. Unless you’re a pair of hobbits. You do see pillion’s on a Multi, but I always think they look squished on the back seat.
I can just see it now
Arsey buys a 1250 GSA
NuttyKTMer becomes NuttyGSer as he has swapped more times than I have changed my underpants
Arsey buys a 1250 GSA
NuttyKTMer becomes NuttyGSer as he has swapped more times than I have changed my underpants
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There goes our residual values
Your buying the wrong make of bike, if that bothers you!
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I will wait a couple of years for the Beta Testers to pay £18k a pop for the privilege and then buy a leftover 2021 model in the winter sale with 25% discount.
Bike looks good to me, but would still prefer a "base" model with conventional suspension, "basic" cruise, a real key and normal lights - a good few lbs / £££ lighter
Bike looks good to me, but would still prefer a "base" model with conventional suspension, "basic" cruise, a real key and normal lights - a good few lbs / £££ lighter
The active suspension can be tweaked which can make a big difference - several threads on adv rider site - look for posts by “Hoss1”
I’ve updated the rear spring and increased front preload on my SA-T and it’s made a huge difference. (For the better!)
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I’ve updated the rear spring and increased front preload on my SA-T and it’s made a huge difference. (For the better!)
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