New Adv 990 R ?

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Given that there have been absolutely no leaked pics of an Adventure 1190,I reckon KTM have delayed the launch until 09/10,possibly to fix the motor and address the problems in the RC8,namely the FI and gearbox.

In the meantime,they have developed a stop-gap Adv 990 that takes some cues from the SE to bridge the gap slightly.

It would tie in with the fact that KTM have already stated that they are no longer going to produce the 950SE,as it was just too tall for 90% of riders/Oonyacks (
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I think that the pic below is probably genuine and not just a paintshop jobby or some owners creation.

So,could this be the real deal,a 990 Adv R to be launched at Milan next month ?

<img src="http://img.skitch.com/20081011-1qyh5wdjt1xtsrq7ppifxkapkk.jpg" alt="ktm-r"/>
 
Arsey, have you any better links or pictures etc of this 2009 machine......?
I hope Forry doesn't see this........;)

Timpo.
 
Ooo I like that. They're keeping pretty well schtum about it from what I've heard. Wonder what the spec is gonna be like.
 
White mudguard ????????????????///

Looks poo IMHO.

Like the gay bros version of the real bike :augie

First one to get one on here gets a leather waistcoat and cap combo.

I'm sure this section gets more fashion orientated and blinded by hideous paintjobs then the 1200 section, and that's saying something :eek::eek::eek:
 
I'm sure this section gets more fashion orientated and blinded by hideous paintjobs then the 1200 section, and that's saying something :eek::eek::eek:

Flip

I think you need to look in your garage :D
 

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Talking to a guy on the KTM hospitality area at Brands yesterday, we were told that there is a new product launch in Morocco in January, would not say anymore????

could be smoke and mirrors?
 
Flip

I think you need to look in your garage :D

That my friend is a classic replica paintjob :augie

Looks feckin brill when it's covered in mud too :D:D:D

At least I ain't got matching undies and socks unlike some I can think off :augie:augie:augie
 
Orange frame & a black swing arm. Any idea where the picture was taken?

Arsey, have you any better links or pictures etc of this 2009 machine......?
I hope Forry doesn't see this........;)

Timpo.

Looks just like a different painted 990 doesnt it? Tank etc look same as far as I can see. Seat a bit different. Some bloke over on advrider says he saw one on test in Iceland a while back.

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=393844&highlight=iceland

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=393844&highlight=iceland


I got the 'gen' from the same link as Bunny posted above on Advrider.

Have since heard that KTM will continue the Adv 990 in production when the forthcoming Super Adventure 1190 finally breaks cover.

I think they wanted the 1190 to be launched now but am guessing that a few problems with the 1190 motor in the RC8,namely FI and gearbox issues has delayed production of the Adv 1190.

The gearbox in the RC8 is basically a beefed up version of that in the Superduke 990 and KTM have realised it ain't good enough.


This Adv R 990 is really just stop gap to keep interest until the bigger bike finally breaks cover.


Looks ok.

Now if they did an Adv RS with taller seat/suspension and lose the white mudguard..............
 
i'll let you know as im off to the milan show and will be hoping that this so called 990R is real..they seem to think so in the mcn anyway:thumb2
 
Sorry Flip I know that you have come back to the Airheads but that IS a GAY bike!!!

Takes one to know one :D:D:D

Pip will vouch for it's ability:augie as will Tarry.

John Deacon tribute colours IIRC, Dakar winner and all round good guy, sadly missed, + it doesn't have a Stormtroopers helmet strapped on the front :D:D:D
 
Takes one to know one :D:D:D

Pip will vouch for it's ability:augie as will Tarry.

John Deacon tribute colours IIRC, Dakar winner and all round good guy, sadly missed, + it doesn't have a Stormtroopers helmet strapped on the front :D:D:D

It looks better dirty:

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasemarkos/1280115076/" title="DSC09326 by jsmarkos, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1260/1280115076_0eacc26e68_b.jpg" width="1024" height="768" alt="DSC09326" /></a>

Don't listen to the nasty people flip :thumb
 


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