Onboard the KTM 1190 Adventure

The new, 150bhp KTM 1190 Adventure is being launched to journalists in Teneriffe right now. The first on-board action video comes courtesy of 1000ps.at and the bike looks, ummm…reasonably fast.

KTM 1190 Adventure R: the real deal?

In its communications discussing the bike, KTM goes to great lengths to acknowledge the unique capability of the original 950/990 Adventure, going on to suggest that the new non-R 1190 expands the brands appeal into the larger circle of riders … Continued

KTM 1190 Adventure R in action

Here’s the first picture of the 148bhp KTM 1190 Adventure R wearing knobbies, bags and actually turning a wheel, which, believe it or not at the 518lbs curb weight, it’s actually doing off-pavement. Those LED running lights are looking good.

The KTM 1190 Adventure motor

Shot by German motorcycle journalist Jochen Vorfelder, this is the first photo of the new liquid-cooled v-twin used in the KTM 1190 Adventure. Based on the RC8′s powerplant, the LC8 here develops 148bhp and 92lb/ft of torque.

KTM 1190 Adventure R: first official photos

This is the first official photo of the all-new KTM 1190 Adventure R. It’s differentiated from the KTM 1190 Adventure (no R) that we showed you yesterday by the fitment of a 21-inch front wheel, a one-piece seat, shorter screen … Continued