Test rode an 1190 adventure today

[Bungy]

So I am in a real dilemma now as I absolutely loved it. Only downside for me was the backs of my legs felt like they were being slow roasted. The sales guy reckons this has been resolved for the 2015 model but is this true. In traffic it got quite bad but out on the road unnoticeable.
Controls are really light and the power delivery is addictive. The bike does not feel heavy at all and light enough to paddle around although it is over 200kgs.

 

[Deleted account 190920001]

There is a big thread a few down from this on the 1190 heat issues and the experiments to try and solve it.

 

[Deleted account 190920001]

Ignore my last I use tapatalk and forgot what forum I was on! The thread is over on adventure rider.

 

[Davy F]

On mine, the Wings Seat Coolers worked brilliantly. A bit expensive, but hey ho, they work and look nice too.

 

[Deleted account 211025001]

Another vote for the Wings coolers

When you say the 2015 has it sorted I wonder what they have done? The 1290 has the rear pipe covered in bandage, I wonder if the 1190's now have the same?

Andres

 

[Bungy]

I also read today that some think the cat increases heat transfer and removing it helps things. I have a test ride booked on a GSA later in the week and will make a decision after that.

 

[cookie]

i had never really noticed the heat problem until one 25C day recently. i mean, i knew it got hot, but it wasn't intrusive. funny, i rode it all through last summer and never gave it a thought. this particular day, i did notice my left foot warming rather.

i don't think the 15 MY 1190 has the insulated rear header, just the 1290. i'm sure i read over on adv rider that they both have the same part number in the parts list though.

 

[Bungy]

And then the dilemma of adventure or adventure R?

 

[Deleted account 190920001]

And then the dilemma of adventure or adventure R?

Not really, mostly off road will be the R, on road the adventure.

 

[rocky burns]

On mine, the Wings Seat Coolers worked brilliantly. A bit expensive, but hey ho, they work and look nice too.

That's brilliant, but then where does all the heat go??? Wiring loom, ecu

 

[Davy F]

That's brilliant, but then where does all the heat go??? Wiring loom, ecu

Out the back....... Considering I did 4k in 17 days and in up to 36 degree heat without the bike missing a beat, I don't think there's anything to worry about. The electrics seem to be well insulated from the get go.

 

[Deleted account 211025001]

That's brilliant, but then where does all the heat go??? Wiring loom, ecu

Extra insulation / matting comes with the panels and fits under the ECU etc. It barely gets warm

The panels channel the air away from the area.

It seems to work

Andres

 

[Bungy]

Not really, mostly off road will be the R, on road the adventure.

I'm struggling to see what the difference is as they are the same money.

 

[Deleted account 190920001]

I'm struggling to see what the difference is as they are the same money.

R has longer travel and manual suspension along with 21/18 wheels. Adventure can still be had without the electronic suspension which is a bit cheaper.

 

[MilkMaid]

+1 for the Wings solution. My theory is that it's the extra heat reflective matting that does the job (as opposed to the panels re-channelling the heat). If you're thinking about buying the 1190 but are being held back by the heat issue, just get one bought, order the Wings and ENJOY.

 

[Deleted account 211025001]

R has longer travel and manual suspension along with 21/18 wheels. Adventure can still be had without the electronic suspension which is a bit cheaper.

Don't forget the R is also faster.

Much, much faster

Andres

 

[Deleted account 240831001]

Don't forget the R is also faster.

Much, much faster

Andres

Which is ok as long as you don't want to carry that speed through corners

 

[cookie]

And then the dilemma of adventure or adventure R?

one word: tyres.

 

[andrewb2006]

I've had both and the R was a better all round bike I reckon.