2015 KTM 1290 Super Adventurer

AirBender

One Ring To Rule Them All

• Oct 9, 2014

• #1

So it appears KTM wants to take on the R1200GS Adventure huh!? I have to admit it's a nice looking bike though. http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/880/19320/Motorcycle-Article/2015-KTM-1290-Super-Adventure-First-Look.aspx What are your thoughts???

 

lkchris

Active member

• Oct 9, 2014

• #2

It's got a chain, so not interested.

 

Omega Man

Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat

Staff member

• Oct 9, 2014

• #3

I really enjoy the KTM line and especially enjoyed the history of KTM. Part of that history is 'cause I'm old enough to remember the Penton.
There is a great thread over at ADV on KTM's History

I don't mind chains.....I don't mind belts.....Chains & Belts enabled the industrial revolution.
OM

 

AirBender

One Ring To Rule Them All

• Oct 9, 2014

• #4

Omega Man said:

I really enjoy the KTM line and especially enjoyed the history of KTM. Part of that history is 'cause I'm old enough to remember the Penton.
There is a great thread over at ADV on KTM's History

I don't mind chains.....I don't mind belts.....Chains & Belts enabled the industrial revolution.
OM

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Interesting.....thanks for the link OM. No doubt they have stepped up their game within the last few years. They are putting out some strong bikes as of late.

 

Omega Man

Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat

Staff member

• Oct 9, 2014

• #5

Best I can tell- they are making the frames and doing the engineering. They then add all the high end components that would enhance the bike.
A while back I was interested in the 500cc dual-sport, registrable model but the allocations seem to be in short supply and I moved on.
I can remember running one of the first Pentons in the area, temperamental engine, kinda a box or rocks transmission and an odd overall feeling. It wasn't a bad feeling and sorta let the rider know that they were on to something and the best was yet to come
OM

 

36654

New member

• Oct 9, 2014

• #6

AirBender said:

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Another two wheel HumVee.........

 

TracerBullet

New member

• Oct 9, 2014

• #7

I never realized the company had that long of a history.

 

Tewster2

New member

• Oct 13, 2014

• #8

Pretty bike. Yep very pretty. I also have plenty of time now that I'm retired to strip the bike completely to change a spark plug.

 

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greg

Cupcake

• Oct 13, 2014

• #9

Sure looks like the cases would be the first thing to touch down. Not a good thing but the bike does look nice.

 

KenDittrick

Rocky Bow BMW Riders #197

• Jan 12, 2020

• #10

Omega Man said:

I really enjoy the KTM line and especially enjoyed the history of KTM. Part of that history is 'cause I'm old enough to remember the Penton.
There is a great thread over at ADV on KTM's History

I don't mind chains.....I don't mind belts.....Chains & Belts enabled the industrial revolution.
OM

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OM, I had no idea of the history of KTM - very cool. For this bike I expect a chain and have no worries there. I have lived in a few neighbourhoods in my city (Calgary) and each has had a couple KTM owners. Unfortunately they have not been the lovers of quieter rides more common on BMWs and OMG are those bikes LOUD. Thanks for all the input.

 

Omega Man

Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat

Staff member

• Jan 12, 2020

• #11

The John Penton story on DVD is excellent. When the first Penton’s arrived they were a bit “unrefined” but even at my riding level. Even way back then, , it was easy to tell that Penton was on to something.
OM

 

skibum69

slave to gravity

• Jan 13, 2020

• #12

You could probably run circles around a 1250 GS on one. I have 2 KTM's and 2 Beemers so I'll stop there.

 

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vtbob

wanderer

• Jan 13, 2020

• #13

It is much more powerful than the R1250GS, more of a competitor to the S1000XR. but with a 6 gallon tank.