Comparing KTM's 1190 Adventure R and 990 Baja Edition

In this video, the guys at Touratech give you the straight scoop on what it's like to ride KTM's new 1190 Adventure R. Over the course of three days, Touratech's General Manager, Paul Guillien, and 'Chief Riding Officer,' Iain Glynn, switched bikes alternating between the KTM 1190 Adventure R and the legendary KTM 990 while riding in the mountains over a variety of terrain.

Camping off of the motorcycles gave them a chance to feel how the bikes handle when carrying full luggage and allowed time to sit around the campfire and reflect on the differences between these bikes.

How does KTM's 1190 stack up against the company's legendary 990? Watch this video to find out.
About Touratech:

Touratech is the leading brand of accessories for adventure-touring motorcycles. For over two decades, adventure riders exploring the most remote locations on Earth have relied on Touratech.

What began as a 12-page catalog in 1995 has transformed into a 1,795-page adventure lifestyle guide-book with photo essays, travel inspiration, and the world's largest selection of accessories for adventure-touring motorcycles. The product range includes GPS navigation, luggage solutions, skid plates, crash bars, comfort items, camping gear and other adventure touring accessories.

[sadigov]

990 for me. You can make the 990 engine more tractable by putting bigger sprockets in the back. The suspension can be tuned to your weight by a tuner. Don't think 1190 has anything on 990 offroad.

[jeffdonovan]

I own the 990 had it 7 years now and ridden the 1190 and i gota say it makes the 990 feel old fashioned and way behind in every area, but i wont be changing, i love my 990 and have had a lot of bikes, 47 new ones in total, this is the onlynew bike ive owned over 2years, cant see me parting with it!

[SuricatB]

This is not a comparison, it's an add for the 1190...
Lame...

[peterconnolly]

Excellent reviewing style, all about the riding and the capabilities which should be all that matters in this class.

[muzman]

At last, someone made this video, it has been crying out to be made so well done guys. great video. I am returning to biking after a few years off, could i return on the 1190 if i left it in the lesser horse power mode for the first few months. 39, fit, slimish. Looking for a touring machine. Many thanks.

[vandoeunsot]

Amazing for your video of Comparing KTM's 1190 Adventure R and 990 Baja Edition. I admire your driving. you are a good driver. I love your video. Thankd for sharing.🥰

[jujeefruit]

I was so close to buying the KTM 1190, but dealer support is too important. Walking into Dubai dealer (which has a bad rep already) results in a blank stare from the glammed up sales woman + lack of any knowledge when one asks. I did take a test ride, and was very impressed. In fact I loved it. The only downside was a small vibration in the seat, and I heard about the seat getting very hot (from many posters to adventure sites)…not good for the Middle East…So I got the 2013 BMW GSAdventure

[carpenterAF-dzzq]

don't hate keeper ! everyone wants a ktm. 990.. but not me !...cause I already have one

[TouratechUSA]

The upper crash bars are designed and built by Touratech, and should be available stateside in early 2014.

[armourbl]

Great review. Thanks for posting. I've been on the fence for over a year now on what to get and have been leaning toward the KTM. I've got some more patience in me so I'll be waiting for the 1190.

[LetMeFixThis]

@TT: Thanks for providing this awesome video. Could you please elaborate a bit on the upper crash bars? Given that the original lower bars are orange color and not the standard black, is there a risk that the upper TT bars and the lower KTM bars will deviate in color after a couple of years in sunlight, or have you been able to use the same coating as the lower bars? Moreover, are the fixing clamps of the TT bars identical in shape to those of the KTM bars, which are quite distinctive, and using the same type of screw heads? Anything else would make the TT bars look like an afterthought, which would be a shame given the excellent idea to make these upper bars available. Thanks for considering; cheers, Chris

[boerboel]

That was in the running when I bought my new dual sport, being that I wasn't hoping to spend that much time off pavement I went with the Triumph 1200 Explorer XC. I love my bike. The KTM is still king of the off road hands down.

[BAJA]

When does the stripped down 1190SE come out? Bring back the SE!

[ian]

TT probably designed these bars, but now that the new GS Adventure is coming, they probably put all effort on that biike which promisses higher sales. It has been a hassle to get Touratech products for KTM all through 2013.

[TSER]

What's not to love about the 1190 he asks at the end? Not a lot by the look of it. Perhaps, just the price.

[adrummer]

Love that north central Washington area!

[michaelcaton]

I find it funny that they can call a 1000cc v twin (old bike) power delivery as Its hardly a two stroke....

[TouratechUSA]

Which Touratech parts are you trying to acquire for your KTM?

[omcguigan]

What did you use for the aerial shots? DJI Phantom with Gopro black?

[bushman]

can anyone tell me whats the name of the music at the beginning? it's awesome!