2022 KTM 1290 Super Adventure R | First Ride

[@mattshirey6841]

I have 600 Miles on my 22' and its a beast of a bike - Love love love it!!

[@jakobcrawford2753]

keep this guy around. he knows how to deliver a message.

[@FRv4S]

Wow! Just freaking wow! He amount of details on this review is absolutely fantastic! Please PLEASE! Have this guy do reviews like this one on other bikes!

[@adriankey]

Thanks for reviewing it. You made it very clear and objective.

[@asong26]

Best review so far on this bike! Thank you!

[@aux1z11]

Why don't they make the front fender adjustable up and down so like if you get into some sticky mud it don't get clogged in between your fender and tire as I went through a corn field one time with a bike with close front finder and mud built up and about a half hour later on the road I hit a bump and the tire rubbed the mud and flip me flying over the handle bars. If you can make a adjustable windshield why can't you do the same for a front fender.

[@ikenwitt]

Got mine 3 weeks ago. Incredible bike!

[@Rayk76]

How do you find it on the road, I prefer it over the S model even though I don't ride off road

[@celticdistributors7230]

I have the same question. I had the first 1290 SA from 2015. It was an awesome road bike and decent in gravel. Too big for single track. An absolute thrill to ride in a twisty mountain road with aggressive riding (leaning it over). I worry the R might lose the thrill of the twisty tarmac. Love to hear your thoughts.

[@doirtlee]

Got mine 4 days ago, absolute beast of a bike.

[@dandersonjr]

Sometimes the comments are more entertaining than the actual video.

[@saadstrips6573]

Very informative. Thank you very much. I have a KTM 1290 Super Adventure S but year 2019. Hopefully when I am expert on off road I might buy this one.

[@marcochavane3124]

Cant wait for Husqvarna to get the green light on making their own Super Norden. The KTM looks like an incredible bike, but I still cant get behind those headlights. Would love to see one styled with the round headlight and more road comforts.

[@konstantinherion3140]

Great presentation Thanks and: it's the best looking KTM ever Regards from Germany

[@freidrichnietzsche6643]

Great vid and why I love this bike. “For those that are looking to be a hardcore adventure rider, it probably is perfect.”

[@ljubott]

Great job maestro 👍😜👍 and KTM Power really good, greetings 🖐

[@revrdr600ho]

I always like when we get to see some POV riding at the end of the video (that goes for ANY motorized content), feel free to to make that portion a bit longer!

[@SWFlowseeker]

If you care to see more POV on the SAR check out my vid 🤙🏽 SWFLOWSEEKER

[@hermannschmidt9788]

Impressive riding skills! I chose the S model and gonna fire it up first time in about 2 weeks - yay! The best for me would have been the sporty looks of the R plus the chassis of the S. I am curious how the wind screens will perform. I prefer to have a constant, smooth stream of air against the helmet (like in sport bikes) instead of turbulences. I have the S and R screen, as well as the extra spoiler to play around with. Some combination should do the job.

[@SmittyAZ]

How much do you LOVE it?

[@EAFBCCTLR]

Ughhhhh I want one!!!!

[@LifeofSmokey]

Been riding mine from August last year , only good reason to live in Europe lol.

[@alejandropolo]

Great video and excellent driving skills!!

[@abymathew295]

Daaaang, he is super good on that bike...😍😍😍😍😍

[@leanit5756]

Lovely bike, but the foot pegs really need to be bigger (longer), and the exhaust heat shield interferes with the right heel, even with size 9 1/2 feet - even after "Rally" pegs installed. Oxygen sensor gets hit by right heel too... would hate to damage it or the wires going in to it. The heat shield should have been made to protect it (sensor) from contact too.

[@Truth-will-set-you-free]

Anyone have any suggested after market chain tensioner options ?

[@obliviousthunder]

i dont think that my riding skill is where it should be for that bike lol i think id just end up hurting myself xD awesome bike!

[@toltod]

Really like the Rally model over the S, but being 6'3" i have concerns about 2up touring and leg comfort for all day riding. Nice review. Thank You!

[@davidlong5017]

Unless you are both skinny as shit and carry no luggage you can't 2 up, the payload is only 441.

[@rdspice2]

@@davidlong5017 that just for the R or the S as well?

[@francorococo]

This bike is a beast on and offroad !

[@Lupus2067]

Hi.Maybe I would like to buy this bike, but I`ve one question to the owners: Did you have any vibrations on the handlebars in some speed range ? thx .

[@FethiWebist]

It rides smooth. Once when the road was kind a swimming pool during heavy rain, it felt like the bike were trying to keep grip on the road. That sort of vibration is actually feels like a feedback, which I think is good. There is a video from someone riding on the autobahn up to 247 km/h. It is worth to watch it.

[@evansongaga1925]

Love it, looking for cash to buy one someday sooner.

[@heklik]

what the minimum height and weight to ride this kind of motorcycle ?

[@tomthomsen11]

Looks like Idyllwild to me! Oh, and the bike is awesome!

[@pierrekawa76]

Hello ,je préfère le look de la ADR ,mais pour faire 90% de route est ce un bon choix ;ou acheter la ADS et de monter les roues à rayons pour avoir le même look ?

[@patandanna69]

Great review

[@cristianobacchi3432]

Great test for a great rider.

[@dominic9279]

I'm trying to understand the advantages of this type of bike compared to ktm exc 300 or 500 or something like that. Can you explain the point of this bike.?

[@jasonearles9789]

You did a great job hitting the points that hard off-road riders want to hear. 👍 I have definitely considered this bike for my “more road friendly” bike. I know some GSA guys will comment on that one 😩 I have had two GSA’s but I like a bike that feels more like a dirt bike off-road.

[@pistolpete6321]

Great review!

[@sahilbalmiki813]

My dream Adventure Bike 😁😍🤩

[@davidlong5017]

You can have mine. It's a turd.

[@sahilbalmiki813]

@@davidlong5017 Thanks 😊

[@Maddogg925]

Dream bike

[@superflycatchermtb]

What tires are those?

[@dinkydotzero]

Id love to see this bike Vs the new Triumph explorer

[@novendra_]

I have a height of about 170 cm, do you think it is suitable for riding this motorbike

[@rugby3874]

Yeah but what about reliability?

[@rebelhorse1882]

Is the tank a lot wider than the 2017 model 1290 ?

[@MzoughiTaoufik]

We want hear the engine sound not to much talking 😅

[@drameelbachir5930]

Yes very good review

[@randysoong6129]

Awesome!

[@uttamgala7186]

This bike is f*cking insane.

[@nickkline9874]

Super Duper!

[@stephenbrown3495]

1290r adventure is great for weekends blasts and evening shes wild fun .. but to travel u need the the armchair gs 1250 adventure had them all best two bikes r is better on the road than the s to be honest 1190r beats them all mind well mind did .thinking bout buying this this week as mine is 19 plate but thinking of the ducati desert x or wait longer for the mv agusta

[@rolan2dr]

It’s good looking also.

[@stevewhitaker44]

Anyone else notice the little led light in the bottom left of the headlight housing flickering when he was in the rough terrain? Hope that’s not a sign of electrical issues with vibration…

[@SWFlowseeker]

It turns on when the bike feels that it’s turning right or left.

[@stevewhitaker44]

@@SWFlowseeker oh gotcha!! Thanks

[@Michael-kn2kw]

The previous generation has 3 LED cornering lights on each side. The further you lean, the more lights come on to illuminate the road.

[@scottyd2262]

@@Michael-kn2kw WOW !!! 😲

[@skipole09]

With KTM, reliability is always a little in question..especially the first year they release a new bike. I have a 2014 1190R that exploded on a trip to Utah. With that said, ktm has addressed a lot of the criticisms that people had about those bikes..lower seat height, lower center of gravity, easy air filter access, less heat from the engine. I’m sure this thing is killer..but does it win out against the new triumph tiger 1200, or a GSA? Quite frankly, I still think the best bike ktm ever made was the 990…

[@Adventure_blac]

True. Should be a hair better since it’s just new for the market. It was released last year

[@chamade166]

This is the 2nd year. It has been out in Europe from 2020.

[@sergiopereira5367]

Very interesting how people like to criticize what they don’t know. His bike is/was 1190R , and not 1290 R. How can we compare something from 8 years ago? 1290 R is my 2nd one and I just got it. My 1st one was 2017 1290 T and it was totally different. I wish people try before any opinion

[@stephenbrown3495]

I have a 19 plate 1290r great bike but my old bike 1190r was a better bike like chris birch once said

[@toddwmac]

Still nursing my 990 and agree with you 100%! No sure how long I can keep her purring along so the new 1290 is looking better and better. The parallel twin of the 890 R is just a bit soulless after you've listened to that v twin for a decade. Happy to see the chassis and maintenance changes but not looking forward to riding a super computer. Sure wish they would do a 1L LC8 with nothing but ABS and a USB port. :)

[@michaelbrinks8089]

If it has 5 or 6 different drive modes, could they make a fuel economy mode for HWY road trips ?

[@CurtisBrandt]

The KTM big twins get pretty good economy for the stonking power output. Right wrist features eco mode.

[@dimosk7389]

its actually really economical, considering its power. on my 2016 1290, traveling at about 170km/h, it consumes about 7 lt/100kms. thats about 34mpg going at about 105mph. on mountain roads, when youre touring, it consumes about 6lt/100kms. thats almost 40mpg. for a 160hp, thats really good figures

[@paulh4943]

I put it on sport mode for highway cruising and on rally mode for dicking around.

[@jonasbaine3538]

Use rain mode and lowest screen setting for maximum fuel economy.

[@Ray-cv6gc]

Might trade my 2018 in one one!

[@Adventure_blac]

I don’t understand his reasoning for them not including electronic suspension. It’s a hardcore big bore ADV so you’re rather get off the bike and manually adjust it?

[@BartoszBanachewicz]

Those are different suspension components. The Xplor line is a spiritual companion to the EXC enduro line. The electronically-adjusted ones are much most street oriented.

[@rocoroco5749]

I want this bad boy

[@flinze2001]

before I am dreaming bmw gs adventure but now, KTM 1290 Super Adventure R. :-)

[@AkansasRIDER]

Can you confirm if there is an electronically limited top speed, like the 17-20 SAR’s had of 125?

[@T3merity]

I would imagine it is still limited. Bikes with 21 inch front wheels usually aren't particularly stable at high speeds.

[@AkansasRIDER]

@@T3merity just looking for confirmation. The 1190R wasn't limited. The 890R is not limited. The 17-20 SAR was limited. Will the new 22 be limited? Not a question of morality, or should/would/could/why/why not/etc, just looking to understand the mechanical limitations of the machine.

[@jonasbaine3538]

Not limited

[@BBryker]

I so prefer KTM over BWM & Triumphs

[@ilhambayu9997]

Top speed sampai berapa??

[@lesliewarren2920]

255kmh @ 9,000 rpm

[@TheMocard]

Why can't they upgrade the signal lights to LED ?? Husky's 901 is awesome looking .. I do like the look of the front end much better than the 890 also.

[@stephenpierce2726]

US DOT regulations are why.

[@TheMocard]

@@stephenpierce2726 So Honda, Kawi and everyone else can change signals to LEDs but not KTM ? I'm confused by that one.

[@splintergg]

The Australian model has led turn signals

[@TheMocard]

@Alexander Buech awesome. Thanks Alexander!

[@mikescott9213]

Looks awesome, I worry about reliability. Is this a bike you could ride around the US without issues?

[@wowIloveusernames]

Just make sure when mapping out your trip you stay close by to a ktm dealership 🤣

[@IRLtrolls]

Anything is possible if you throw money at the problem. K.T.M - Keep throwing money

[@michaelbianconi7503]

I had a gas tank replaced within 2 weeks on my super duke r 2021

[@Coldestaevadoit]

There are several examples out there at 200,000 km and going. It’s reliable

[@IRLtrolls]

@@Coldestaevadoit You are down right lying. I knew you were lying but I decided to do a Google search anyways. I cannot find one single KZbin video or forum posting about an LC8 engine with over 100,000 miles. There might be a few out there but it absolutely not common and KTM is know universally as being a performance brand and not a longevity brand. I don't know why you would lie about this but this is just not true. Go on the reddit r/KTM and read the HORROR STORIES if guys that have mundane issues with their brand new KTMs and Husqvarnas and the dealer refuses to acknowledge and warranty. This isn't a Honda Goldwing. It's a fkn 1290 LC8. Stop your bullshit.

[@evanjohn503]

could you turn down (or preferably Off) the inane lift music in the background

[@jordan_drones]

KTM SUPER ADVENTURE 1290

[@syedinamalishah6643]

Awesome bike 🏆👍🎖️🇵🇰

[@springbuiltitall]

Pirate bike

[@manojkumargangadharan9263]

Is it mandatory that big adventure bikes should be ugly looking?

[@angry_genius]

Not bad

[@distilledfreedom1840]

Def turned off by these short seated bikes, I guess there's an aftermarket flat seat you can install. Not everyone is short.

[@daveyt4802]

Multi PP gets 32 mpg lol...

[@jonasbaine3538]

Wow that’s terrible.

[@davidefland1985]

💵

[@keithquinn5624]

I had one of these ktms bought it brand new, it kept having leaking gasket and compression issues, ktm mechanics told me to buy parts for it and bring a 9” rubber dildo to shop, they fixed it but a month later the leaky gasket and compression issues came back. Can’t recommend ktm ever again won’t buy ever again.

[@evansongaga1925]

🤔🤔🤔🙄

[@SWFlowseeker]

That’s a bad bike for the dirt!!

[@davidlong5017]

Handles like shit in gravel.

[@Haneekak]

Ugliest bike possible, however good power!