KTM 1290 Super Adventure S | First Ride Review

KTM 1290 Super Adventure S | First Ride Review

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Helmet - Shark D-Skwal 2.0
Jacket - Merlin Bike Gear Chigwell Utility in Olive
Trousers - Rokker Vintage Jeans
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My measuerments:
5'8" with 29" inch inseam.

[bigmanben]

I’ve had KTMs now for 12 years and in that time I have had no issues other than the ones of my own making!! Very reliable and almost bomb proof bike!!

[geekcycle]

Just bought a 2022 Super Adventure S. I put the ergo heated seat on mine and it does improve the comfort level. Love the bike, nice to listen to your thoughts. Great review!

[martythornton]

Just did a demo day by KTM. Absolutely loved the Adventure 1290s. So easy to ride and feels light in the parking lots but the torque is so much fun. I would buy one tomorrow if money was not an issue.

[mickhep]

Cracking review, after 10 GSA & GS including the 1250, this is the best bike I've owned.Fast and can be really frugal as well.I cant think of much I'd change on it.Your the only reviewer to mention how light it feels thanks to the fuel tanks.To me it feels like a 900 when moving it about in your garage.Cheers

[Alexlegrand]

Waiting for mine at the beginning of May, did try the previous model and this bike gives so much sensation. The Engine is amazing.

[jammydoughnut]

there is nothing I dont like about mine, fast but frugal, smooth as silk but tons of grunt, fuelling is incredible. I'm 5"6 and have no issues, so even fine for shorties

[Ac]

It’s not a strange tag line. Everything KTM is ready to race - this bike is nuts.

[timstah]

As always a good review! Thanks for your work.

[johndemmink]

Just bought a 22 in US, we didn’t get them in 21, what a machine! I haven’t found one thing to bitch about yet. Nice review, thanks for taking the time.

[BellHueyUHH]

Another awesome video, just brilliant! Please let me know when you bring a bike to the airfield again and I can show you around the aircraft!

[johnbini]

Really good review. Questione: how does it behaves in tight corners, is it quite nimble for this category of machine? Thanks and hi from Rome - Italy

[Speedytrip]

Great review. Id get this over the Multistrada V4 but I wouldnt want to own either one once the bike is out of warranty.

[rodneybutler]

great job on all your video's. really enjoy thanks!!!

[johnboy]

Wow I'm blown away with the bikes technology. It looks so easy to ride.

[chewie]

Just got my first bike Honda cb650r to get experience, but definitely an adventure bike in a few years. Great Video 👍

[jasonwood]

Nice review and a great bike, those front Brembo Calipers are definitely not Stylema’s though.

[Jimjust]

Dan, that was a joy to watch, what a machine 😎😎

[GaryJohnWalker]

That one with 17 inch wheels that mcn keeps showing spyshots of .... might make for me the best 'big' ktm roadbike. Only ever sat on a Super Duke GT, but even that' would be too much forward body lean for me for any real distance.

[landedzentry]

all that technology would scare me but what could possibly go wrong?
I like the big speedo numbers - suitable for 'gentlemen of a certain age'.

[petershuker]

I have a 2-year-old KTM 1290 SAS of the previous model, 2 mths out of warranty and I got a preload adjustment warning. KTM customer service has offered to help with a goodwill gesture, yet to find out what that actually means. love everything about the bike, but I must be honest when I say I am a little nervous now. I will know more when it is returned to me. Stay safe.