KTM Superduke 1290R
Discussion
I can't help with Gen 1 or 2 bikes but the gen 3 is astonishing.
Caveat first, I am not the fastest rider by any measure and my normal choices are big adventure or super tourers.
I had an 80 mile round trip for work and the new 1290R was spare. The first 20 mins were just acclimatising to the torque. I often hear of many bikes "bonkers/mental/rip your arms off" but this thing is incredible.
Once I settled in to the ride it was like playing a game. Batter throttle, laugh like a child, repeat. I didn't make it I to track or performance modes, sport was more than enough for the first try.
From my perspective the bike was far more capable than I will ever be, great fun, comfy and looks amazing.
It wouldn't be my "only" bike, but it would happily be my second.
Caveat first, I am not the fastest rider by any measure and my normal choices are big adventure or super tourers.
I had an 80 mile round trip for work and the new 1290R was spare. The first 20 mins were just acclimatising to the torque. I often hear of many bikes "bonkers/mental/rip your arms off" but this thing is incredible.
Once I settled in to the ride it was like playing a game. Batter throttle, laugh like a child, repeat. I didn't make it I to track or performance modes, sport was more than enough for the first try.
From my perspective the bike was far more capable than I will ever be, great fun, comfy and looks amazing.
It wouldn't be my "only" bike, but it would happily be my second.
papa3 said:
I can't help with Gen 1 or 2 bikes but the gen 3 is astonishing.
Caveat first, I am not the fastest rider by any measure and my normal choices are big adventure or super tourers.
I had an 80 mile round trip for work and the new 1290R was spare. The first 20 mins were just acclimatising to the torque. I often hear of many bikes "bonkers/mental/rip your arms off" but this thing is incredible.
Once I settled in to the ride it was like playing a game. Batter throttle, laugh like a child, repeat. I didn't make it I to track or performance modes, sport was more than enough for the first try.
From my perspective the bike was far more capable than I will ever be, great fun, comfy and looks amazing.
It wouldn't be my "only" bike, but it would happily be my second.
Many thanks indeed for that, it is experiences such as this that really convince me it is the bike I need in my life! I would love a gen 3 but I have to be sensible with the budget and stick to it. Caveat first, I am not the fastest rider by any measure and my normal choices are big adventure or super tourers.
I had an 80 mile round trip for work and the new 1290R was spare. The first 20 mins were just acclimatising to the torque. I often hear of many bikes "bonkers/mental/rip your arms off" but this thing is incredible.
Once I settled in to the ride it was like playing a game. Batter throttle, laugh like a child, repeat. I didn't make it I to track or performance modes, sport was more than enough for the first try.
From my perspective the bike was far more capable than I will ever be, great fun, comfy and looks amazing.
It wouldn't be my "only" bike, but it would happily be my second.
papa3 said:
I can't help with Gen 1 or 2 bikes but the gen 3 is astonishing.
Caveat first, I am not the fastest rider by any measure and my normal choices are big adventure or super tourers.
I had an 80 mile round trip for work and the new 1290R was spare. The first 20 mins were just acclimatising to the torque. I often hear of many bikes "bonkers/mental/rip your arms off" but this thing is incredible.
Once I settled in to the ride it was like playing a game. Batter throttle, laugh like a child, repeat. I didn't make it I to track or performance modes, sport was more than enough for the first try.
From my perspective the bike was far more capable than I will ever be, great fun, comfy and looks amazing.
It wouldn't be my "only" bike, but it would happily be my second.
I’ve seen a couple out and about and had a look over one at a dealer in Crawley last week. I have to say they weren’t really on my radar as a bike to consider until very recently but everyone seems to speak very highly of the SD and I like the fact that’s it’s a bit left field. What are the main differences between the R, the R Evo and the RR?Caveat first, I am not the fastest rider by any measure and my normal choices are big adventure or super tourers.
I had an 80 mile round trip for work and the new 1290R was spare. The first 20 mins were just acclimatising to the torque. I often hear of many bikes "bonkers/mental/rip your arms off" but this thing is incredible.
Once I settled in to the ride it was like playing a game. Batter throttle, laugh like a child, repeat. I didn't make it I to track or performance modes, sport was more than enough for the first try.
From my perspective the bike was far more capable than I will ever be, great fun, comfy and looks amazing.
It wouldn't be my "only" bike, but it would happily be my second.
Lambo FirstBlood said:
I’ve seen a couple out and about and had a look over one at a dealer in Crawley last week. I have to say they weren’t really on my radar as a bike to consider until very recently but everyone seems to speak very highly of the SD and I like the fact that’s it’s a bit left field. What are the main differences between the R, the R Evo and the RR?
The RR was a trick very limited run, with carbon bits and upgraded suspension (track focused).The Evo is the same as the R with the exception on electronic suspension.
V5Ade said:
Lambo FirstBlood said:
I’ve seen a couple out and about and had a look over one at a dealer in Crawley last week. I have to say they weren’t really on my radar as a bike to consider until very recently but everyone seems to speak very highly of the SD and I like the fact that’s it’s a bit left field. What are the main differences between the R, the R Evo and the RR?
The RR was a trick very limited run, with carbon bits and upgraded suspension (track focused).The Evo is the same as the R with the exception on electronic suspension.
Lambo FirstBlood said:
V5Ade said:
Lambo FirstBlood said:
I’ve seen a couple out and about and had a look over one at a dealer in Crawley last week. I have to say they weren’t really on my radar as a bike to consider until very recently but everyone seems to speak very highly of the SD and I like the fact that’s it’s a bit left field. What are the main differences between the R, the R Evo and the RR?
The RR was a trick very limited run, with carbon bits and upgraded suspension (track focused).The Evo is the same as the R with the exception on electronic suspension.
The Evo is the same as the base bike in every way other than electronically adjustable suspension for about another 2K.
The must have on any is the Tech pack which unlocks all of the modes, quickshifter etc
Hugo Stiglitz said:
A gen 1 66 plate 1290 adventure on 38k miles from a trusted source..
How much would you pay and.. are they reliable things?
£7.5k if it is mint and comes with all the goodies. £7K if average and low spec. For reliability, check the service history...plenty of horror stories with KTMs but ultimately if it has been looked after, you should be fine. If in doubt, get it inspected and negotiate extra warranty. How much would you pay and.. are they reliable things?
V5Ade said:
It means they are built in Austria, not India or China. Are you saying you'd have no preference on a bike built in Austria rather than a bike built in China?
KTM are hardly renowned for reliability. Just because something was built in Austria doesn't mean s
t. Look at BMW as well, all of that "German build quality" and they're still consistently one of the most unreliable brands.So yes.
Biker9090 said:
KTM are hardly renowned for reliability. Just because something was built in Austria doesn't mean st. Look at BMW as well, all of that "German build quality" and they're still consistently one of the most unreliable brands.
So yes.
Do you actually own anything ? seriously I mean from tv's to washing machines or just read forums about peoples problems, Modern stuff is good, sometimes it has problems but thank ft. Look at BMW as well, all of that "German build quality" and they're still consistently one of the most unreliable brands.So yes.
k its not as bad as st built in the uk from the 1970 . ddom said:
Biker9090 said:
KTM are hardly renowned for reliability. Just because something was built in Austria doesn't mean st. Look at BMW as well, all of that "German build quality" and they're still consistently one of the most unreliable brands.
So yes.
You have owned one?t. Look at BMW as well, all of that "German build quality" and they're still consistently one of the most unreliable brands.So yes.
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