890 Adventure

I also think a more road biased touring version is needed. KTM think everyone either wants a naked bike with bugger all weather protection and a 50 mile fuel range, or a massive adventure bike with large wheels.

I want a 1290 SMT, stick a 17" front on the 1290S, fit some pukka suspension, take travel from 200mm to about 170 and hey presto the worlds best sporty touring bike with loads of leg room for tall people like me, but a shade lower to suit a few more folk. Also ditch the high level pipes so we can have 2 decent sized panniers - who the fuck rides S Model 1290 Adventures across rivers?

Basically a 990 SMT chassis with the 1290 Engine for me, and a 990SMT chassis with the 890 Engine for Mrs Rasher.

I wanted a 1290 SMT but settled for a 1290 SDGT. Not quite the same thing but close enough to be a fun bike.
 


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