KTM 1190 Adventure R test video

[Clutch]

Looks impressive...

[video=youtube;_VpIxhcOxBI]https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=_VpIxhcOxBI#at=45[/video]

 

[Christophe Noel]

I think that bike is pretty incredible. I understand why KTM purists bemoan all of the sophisticated electronics of that bike, but I think the reality is, for any bike with 150 hp and that much heft, all of the electronic controls are necessary. They sure are for me. At least that's my impression having ridden the newest GS on terrain way over my head.

 

[Clutch]

I think that bike is pretty incredible. I understand why KTM purists bemoan all of the sophisticated electronics of that bike, but I think the reality is, for any bike with 150 hp and that much heft, all of the electronic controls are necessary. They sure are for me. At least that's my impression having ridden the newest GS on terrain way over my head.

I was skeptical at first, but it looks like you can get several styles of bike in one bike. IIRC it has 4 different power settings, and a couple different braking modes...pretty dang cool.

 

[Cabrito]

Seems that electronics are here to stay. I guess we will see how they hold up in the long term. That thing is a beast! I doubt I'd ever put it in sport mode, but sure would like to have one.

 

[Christophe Noel]

I was skeptical at first, but it looks like you can get several styles of bike in one bike. IIRC it has 4 different power settings, and a couple different braking modes...pretty dang cool.

I was indifferent to sophisticated electronics until riding the new GS. It's incredible how subtle the changes are from mode to mode yet they really do make a huge difference. I can only assume the KTM is similar, judging by recent reviews.