2015 KTM SUPER Adventure

[Rhino]

Would love a chance to ride the 1190 ADV, super or not.

http://www.cycleworld.com/2014/08/20/2015-ktm-1290-super-adventure-first-look-motorcycle-review-adventure-bike-photo/?cmpid=enews082114&spPodID=030&spMailingID=21318314&spUserID=NzM4NjMwODU4MDUS1&spJobID=381461438&spReportId=MzgxNDYxNDM4S0

It’s hard to improve upon the KTM 1190 Adventure; after all, it’s such a sweet ride that we named it the Best Adventure Bike of 2014. KTM, though, has managed to up the ante for 2015 with the new 1290 Super Adventure, a sport-touring version of our award winner that will be revealed to the public September 30 at the Intermot show in Cologne, Germany.
Essentially, KTM has put the gnarly 1301cc twin from the 1290 Super Duke R into the chassis of the 1190, which will continue be sold in 2015. Although details about the upcoming KTM 1290 Super Adventure are scarce at the moment, we do know it’s positioned by the Austrian company as more of a high-end sport-tourer than an ADV bike, one that’s designed to compete with bikes such as the Aprilia Caponord and Ducati Multistrada more than, say, the BMW R1200GS.
To that end, the Super Adventure looks more luxurious than an 1190, and a significantly larger fuel tank will take you farther. What’s more, the windscreen looks taller, with a lip with near its upper edge, and there are new vents in the side covers to help the 1301cc LC8 V-twin expel more heat.
We also expect a more advanced electronics suite. Stability control, developed with Bosch, will be standard on the bike, as will traction control and ABS, both with multiple presets designed to enhance safety without stealing too much enjoyment from the rider. We also expect cruise control to be standard on this new KTM, given its long-range capabilities.
No word yet on when the 2015 KTM 1290 Super Adventure will go on sale, but we suspect it will arrive early next year. This much we do know: With an engine we relish in a chassis that’s superb, the Super Adventure looks like it will have a bright future.

[Son of Pappy]

Can you say "Cruise Control"?  An St truly capable for off road duty.  Sure sounds like a cure for what ails me

[Rembrant]

Would love a chance to ride the 1190 ADV, super or not.

Me too...a friend was just telling me about this beast the other night. I'm not up to speed on the Euro bikes so much, so I usually don't hear anything new until it's already old news...lol.

I rented a new KTM 990 SMT while on a work trip in Europe a couple years ago, and it was a super fun bike for tooling around the mountain roads on. I quite enjoyed it.

I'm looking at getting a Kawasaki Versys 1000 in the very near future. (Not available in the USA). For me it's the best of both worlds...an adventure-ish street bike with the delicious Kawi Z1000 inline 4 engine.

[Kawi Ken]

http://www.ktm.com/travel/1290-super-adventure/highlights.html#.VCxVWvldXfI


http://youtu.be/h8qSZacFtsY

Looks like a fun machine !

[JoeRau]

I've ridden both the SuperDuke R and the 1190 adventure.  This would be a really nice mix of each.

[clogan]

I came close to buying an 1190R...then read about air box problems, hard starting problems, excessive heat issue, et al. Then I read further about the (relatively) complex and frequent maintenance required...

I gained a new level of appreciation for my KLR. Cheap, easy, and simple.

YMMV

[wally_games]

I test drove the 1190 and considered bying one earlier this year, but it toasted the back of my left thigh, and that was in cool weather. Can't imagine riding one in the Texas heat.