so finally got rid of the beemer lc'

[steele01]

Hey everyone after a 7 month battle with bmw an a few engines later finally moved off the lc gsa

considering a ktm as a possible replacement so what model would you all recommend an mainly after reliability after the debacle haha

Thought I could tour on my fire blade but after doing 500 miles today realise i really need a adventure bike back in my life

look forward to any ideas

 

[Tractors are go]

If you must go Tango; 1290 sm-t but I'm biased.



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[DING-DONG]

If you must go Tango; 1290 sm-t but I'm biased.



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You will deffo have trouble sourcing a 1290 sm-t

 

[richardbd]

You will deffo have trouble sourcing a 1290 sm-t

But it would be worth it if he could source one...

 

[oddshapedballs]

990 Adventure's a cracking bike, basic well made with fantastic WP suspension that's easy to manually set up. Not a brilliant tank range, I think I used to get about 160 miles before the light would come on and approx. 40 miles until you're pushing, that said, I always need a piss and a cuppa after 160 miles anyway.

 

[J biker]

1290 GT. Superb. Easy to read display. 170 miles to a tank (to reserve light). Fraction of the weight. Doesnt sound like it is about to explode. Sweet gearbox plus quickshifter. Engine!

 

[Nutty]

Cato needs a new home

 

[Rasher]

My 1190S is light years ahead of the last GS I rode (2010 Model) in every respect, the extra 10BHP of the WC is unlikely to change my view.

I cannot see a new KTM will be any worse than a new BMW, and IMO likely a lot better.

The key point is the KTM is as good at pottering around like a GS, but has a lot more to give and is far more fun when not pottering around.

I would imagine any of the new 1290 models will more than fit the bill, or a tidy late model used 1190 if you do not want to pay new prices - should be plenty around as it seems every 1190 owner fancies a 1290 now.