Super Adventure on the 2021 KTM 1290 Super Adventure S | Knox ⛰️

Super Adventure on the KTM 1290 Super Adventure S | Knox ⛰️
This is the 2021 KTM 1290 Super Adventure S review
Adventure bikes now account for 25% percentage of all new motorcycles sold in the UK, appealing to the masses of riders jumping off of sports bikes and onto machines with long travel comfort, performance, and refinement. We’ve all heard the term “stack it high and sell them cheap”… and the jewel in BMW’s crown is their ability to stack GS1250’s up high and sell them expensive! But stealing it is no mean feat and KTM have thrown everything behind their very own jewel heist and created something special - This isn’t Adventure - This is Super Adventure!
The KTM 1290 Super Adventure S is a mind boggling motorcycle, on 1 hand it’s a long distance armchair of a bike that you could ride round the world on, in the other hand it’s a road going sports bike hunter and then it’s also a Supermoto wheelie machine. The way the bike adapts its ability to master a given type of riding and then shift to another polar opposite discipline is not only incredible, it defies all impressions, logic and physics simultaneously.
We took the KTM Super Adventure on some of the best roads in the Lake District where the Knox HQ is located and then on some of the beautiful trails that we have too! The 1290 Super Adventure S lapped up everything that we could throw at it and is a seriously impressive contender for the Adventure crown!
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Gear worn on test:
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* Mr Average is: Based on a 40 year old married Bank Clerk, living in LA13. Kept in a Garage, held full bike lis since 2000. Bike has Biketrac and a Datatool S4 C1 Red security. No accidents or claims. Comp cover, 3000 miles, 5 years protected NCD and just SDP use
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[@KnoxArmour]

Hope everyone enjoyed our review on the Super Adventure S! While we try our best to get everything right, sometimes we miss something or make a mistake, particularly on a bike that has so much tech! Turns out that the Adaptive Cruise Control will not work when in Rally mode due to the rear brake being required to control the ACC... So not actually an error on the bike, but a lack of understanding on our part. Anyway, fantastic bike and thoroughly enjoyed our time with it! All the best, Aaron Knox

[@alternativeperception6949]

It was a great review 👍👍

[@roytong1908]

Brilliant review....but we cannot buy it.....😭😭😭

[@sahilbalmiki813]

Iam in love with this bike. Someday I gonna buy one. Not , I will buy 2

[@louiebadevlogs1371]

This is the bike of my dreams! I really am in loved with the KTM! THANKS for this super great review Aaron.😍

[@0711graham]

Hey Aaron, hows it going buddy? Long time since we spoke last up in Aberdeen. Great videos, all the best Graham.

[@inthesupernovashadow]

Holy aspect ratio! The way this was filmed really made the bike pop even more. This was better than the in-house KTM promo videos! Between the film language used that was perfect for the bike being shown, the verbal review, and all under ten minutes? Absolutely top notch stuff. Really got me even more interested in waiting for this bike in the US! Thanks!

[@KnoxArmour]

Many thanks for your kind feedback, really appreciate it, but yes, we put a lot of effort into it! All the best from UK! Aaron KNOX

[@FadilKarim]

I just discovered this channel and wow, what an underated gem!! Beautiful footage and excellent writing. Keep up the great work

[@KnoxArmour]

Welcome aboard! Many thanks for the kind feedback! Aaron KNOX

[@topgun8683]

Just bought one of these and can't wait to go on my first adventure. You guys make the best videos 📹

[@KnoxArmour]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@sahilbalmiki813]

The most beautiful adventure bike. KTM 🤩🤩❤️

[@loboscvngr3508]

In love with these machine. I never thought that this bike was an absolute beast in all areas, including in sport riding. 🍊❤

[@RoganMatthew]

Wow amazing video. I think you guys are right up there now amongst the best motorcycle content on KZbin. Keep it up!! Looking forward to seeing what's to come!

[@KnoxArmour]

Many thanks Matthew, kind feedback and appreciate it! Aaron KNOX

[@AllThingsSuperMoto]

It's true with what's on the market now days, I don't understand the appeal to buying a supersport or cruiser. These adventure bikes do BOTH extremely well. I never see myself getting out of this segment.

[@joaomoreira5879]

Amazing scenario, vídeo production and text. The best review of this motorcycle so far. Congrats!

[@KnoxArmour]

Many thanks Joao! All the best, Aaron KNOX

[@taz473]

I love this bike.

[@MyMotorcycleObsession]

The one thing I don't like about the BMW is the weird looking sideways engine that sticks out, I'd be afraid that if I crashed the bike the engine would be the first thing to break. Can't bring myself to buy one. This one though, it may be my next bike! Those electrical glitches though, I'd get a new one for sure so I could use the warranty.

[@chaitralmankar9304]

I have been following your channel from long..the videos are just too good.. I feel like I am riding it..your delivery , narration is epic..keep up

[@KnoxArmour]

Many thanks, really appreciate it! All the best, Aaron KNOX

[@francescomanocchio5167]

Your technical reviews are stunning and super enjoyable as usual!!! This will be my next bike!

[@KnoxArmour]

Many thanks Francesco! Enjoy your Super Adventure, the world awaits you! Aaron KNOX

[@slangchannel5333]

very high quality content!! good job bro, thats what we need

[@Hitman1962-vf2ql]

Great Video! KTM-riders are Orange Bleeders. In the KTM Motohall in Mattighofen, Austria, you can feel the spirit of the sporty KTM motorcycles. Just take a ride there.

[@LanceLumbanPHI]

Very well made. No gimmicks just facts and excellent riding. A review made by a person who can ride and understands bikes. Nice work man.

[@KnoxArmour]

Many thanks Lance, appreciate it! Aaron KNOX

[@mattstakeontheancients7594]

Exact bike I’m looking for a great all-rounder. Sport bike, tourer, and a off-road bike. Fast as hell on the road, won’t hurt you back after an hour, and you can hit dirt trails. Wanted a s1000xr til I started researching this. It’s an ADV bike that’s also fast as hell on the road.

[@nihvl]

The writing and cinematography getting better everyday.

[@KnoxArmour]

Many thanks, appreciate your kind feedback! Aaron KNOX

[@nihvl]

@@KnoxArmour keep it up, I’m always looking forward to seeing your reviews on new bikes, if you could try to include old/ current motorcycle reviews your work on the Gixxer opened a whole new perspective for me. One more thing being a British channel it amazes me how there’s no video about any Triumph motorcycles on your channel.

[@SaiSiddhanth]

Amazing landscape and top notch review

[@KnoxArmour]

Thanks! And yes, we are very lucky with the beautiful Lake District where we live! Aaron KNOX

[@Eric-Marsh]

Nice video. I've put about 6,000 km on mine and the more I ride it the better I like it.

[@Wiewel1960]

Nice review👍 This motorcycle will be my next KTM 1290SAS! Since October 2021 I am riding the 2018 model ( white-orange livery).. No electronic glitches so far and after 4 years in service, probably none will arise in the near future 👍the quickshifter+ is one of the best options installed😀 However, downshifting without (..) using the clutch , is ( even after some practice with varying speeds) no easy feat! Therefore, I wasn’t surprised to see you using the clutch likewise😉 before starting another beautiful wheelie , you use the clutch, change gears and off you go… After your review, two things comes to my mind: A new model in 2023 and a trip to the 🇬🇧 to initiate this wonderful piece of machinery

[@KMeyn]

Great review! For now happy with my modified 2019 SAS. A Boosterplug, Powerparts Ergo seat, offset risers and a few more changes, have made it into something much closer to the new one. So close I am in no hurry to trade it in. But when the time comes then I know where to turn. Knew that before I saw your video (have test ridden it and will concur :) Every manufacturer have issues. I'm confident software updates will fix bugs. Beemers and others battle with these also.

[@KnoxArmour]

Many thanks! Sounds like a great bike, enjoy it! Aaron KNOX

[@BlackThor15]

Brilliant, simply brilliant!! Well done guys!! 👍👍

[@KnoxArmour]

Many thanks Nelio! All the best, Aaron KNOX

[@nickclaxton3282]

the mix needs to be sorted - the background music is a bit too much foreground

[@charl12]

Filming editing on point.

[@KnoxArmour]

Trying our best! Aaron KNOX

[@davea7250]

Like your style ,get mine soon can't wait have had the 2008 Adventure 990 S from new done 90000 klms on road and a LOT off road, and ill hang to it for its ability off road and its lunacy , cant wait.

[@dinbarful]

Loved the review and the cinematics... amazing!!!

[@KnoxArmour]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@gulliver3343]

Have almost 10.000km on this model and did 35000+ on previous…. No problems whatsoever re reliability. Yes, VERY sometimes the electronics do not initiate as expected but is always solved by shutting the engine down, count till 10 & restart.

[@KnoxArmour]

Thanks Gulliver! Great feedback, as per pinned comment, it turned out some of the issues ref cruise not working was because we had off road ABS or TC turned off.. Thanks, Aaron KNOX

[@G0ogs]

There some miserable people about, who dwell on the negatives, my 1290 arrives on Friday and looking forward to it .

[@ljuborajictt]

Top Video 👍 Top Adventure 👍 Top Area 👍 thank you and best regards from Germany 👀🏍

[@KnoxArmour]

Thank you! 👍

[@aaronbillson5101]

Great review, as always!

[@KnoxArmour]

Thanks a lot Aaron! Aaron KNOX

[@51KTM51Hurricane]

beautiful review ktm rider since 1989 ❤️❤️

[@KnoxArmour]

Thanks ✌️

[@markterence]

HD Pan America please. Thanks!

[@Yeahbuddylightweigh]

Hahahahaha no thanks

[@stuart6420]

Excellent review footage. Background music is a bit loud making the voice over a little difficult to hear at times. (Maybe I've been riding too much and going deaf haha)

[@KnoxArmour]

Thanks Stuart! Take that on board :)

[@timrodierides]

Great video - I bloody love that bike. First adventure bike that does all the naughty stuff really well too

[@KnoxArmour]

Thanks! Definitely a raddest adventure bike! Aaron Knox

[@sd5458]

Background music in the intro a bit high boys. - For next time.

[@cc11cc11cc]

Is David Beckham behind that microphone? I'm joking guys excellent job

[@KnoxArmour]

Haha, many thanks! Aaron KNOX

[@paulh4943]

Best bike I've ever had.

[@alternativeperception6949]

One bike that can do so much so good . I would like to test both the KTM & BMW to see the comparison myself .

[@tomtraynor5384]

KTM: Stabilize the electronics and you would rule the world! SImply that.

[@SWFlowseeker]

Beautiful vid. I want the R version

[@UniversalBikers16]

Ok well this certainly changed my view on the KTM Super adventure😎What an awesome bike!

[@KnoxArmour]

Awesome bike, so capable of pretty much everything!! :)

[@luisribeiro4267]

You should be commended. Superb video! KTM is in your debt, after this one. Makes one wonder... B-M-What?? forget it! Come take a closer look at this one, and check out how it fits you for size. And that video framing at 2'30" OMG, pure poetry, photographic genius, bike-porn, say I ! KNOX rules! EXCELLENCE is an attitude, and it's part of your DNA, no doubt about it. Congrats and cheers(!) from PORTUGAL

[@KnoxArmour]

Many thanks Luis, really appreciate your kind feedback! Best from UK! Aaron KNOX

[@karansme]

Review and showcasing going hand in hand ✨

[@petertaylor3015]

Liked it so much I bought the bike (black version) and all the Knox gear… go get some commission!

[@KnoxArmour]

Thanks Peter, that's awesome! We have one on test at the moment again and its a phenomenal machine! Hope you love your Knox gear too! Many thanks, Aaron KNOX

[@Swedeonamotorcycle]

KTM really needs to fix the electronic bugs, been like this for many years unfortunately.. Both my 1090 had some and then my -17 1290 SAS also.. Thats what "pushed me over the edge" to go to BMW 1250 GS.. The BMW feels more of a finnished product and no electric bug at all... I know some have had a few problems with BMW also but for myy personal experience there has been nothing.. I was actually looking to go back to KTM with this years model but i will have to reconsider after all the reports on electric problems....

[@sheynewalsh7281]

Great production values and it helped me to make a decision to buy

[@KnoxArmour]

Many thanks Sheyne, enjoy your bike! Aaron KNOX

[@jasonperry1444]

Excellent all round, well prepared and presented review Aaron. Content is getting right up their amongst the best out there. Awesome piece of kit that KTM super adventure S! Thx

[@KnoxArmour]

Thanks a lot really appreciate it! All the best, Aaron KNOX

[@ajoymahato46]

Awesome bike , thanks for the video

[@KnoxArmour]

Thanks a lot, appreciate it! Yes, totally awesome bike! Aaron KNOX

[@rocketrollsvlogs7625]

Beautiful Bike

[@MrAigaro]

KTM - You can have my money

[@brucecutts8841]

I think those software glitches were sorted with a big update - 2.5k faultless miles on my 1290 now

[@KnoxArmour]

That's great Bruce, enjoy it! In fairness, we made a mistake with the ACC, we couldn't operate it because we were in Rally mode sometimes 😉. Its a lot of tech to get your head around in a short period of time! Aaron KNOX

[@cpuuk]

Stock seat leaves much to be desired. Not had any electrical gremlins after 1100 miles of rain.

[@cliveelleforde]

Totally discount your negative views.. I have owned 6 KTM’s and never an issue with any electronics or other issues.

[@joshnolan8826]

Great video.

[@KnoxArmour]

Thanks a lot ! :)

[@JuanAlejandroT]

this or a duc multi v4s?

[@PsGetSid_]

Hello you have not made any video on the Ducati streetfighter V4? way not?

[@KnoxArmour]

Not yet, but hope to one day! Aaron KNOX

[@mm93249]

Super Adventure S or Norden 901?

[@KnoxArmour]

Very different bikes and the Adventure S is more road based. Personally, I would choose the Norden because it is better off road. Thanks, Aaron KNOX

[@motocritic]

KTM Super Adventure sucks! In 2021, among many other bikes, I thoroughly tested Ducati Multistrada V4 S and new KTM 1290 Super Adventure S, including taking them both to their top speeds, and a lot of high speed riding. Multistrada V4 is AWESOME: it's fast, very stable and maneuverable at any speeds, with great handling, comfortable, versatile, you name it. 1290 SA S, on the other hand, is completely the opposite. In short, 2021 KTM 1290 Super Adventure S is uncomfortable: bad sitting position with cramped legs, harsh seat, engine vibrations at any rpm, bad screen with poor wind protection and a lot of buffeting. Super Adventure is slow: it's ~20 km/h slower than it's direct competitor Multistrada V4 on the top speed, also KTM really starves on power above 200 km/h. But hands down the worst feature of this bike is how horribly unstable it is above 200 km/h - it's wobbles permanently. And that's in the bone stock form without any boxes - so I'm afraid to even think about how badly KTM will wobble with boxes. Yes, besides everything else, I also covered ~ 72 km in ~ 20 and a half minutes on the 1290 SA S (I'll release the footage later), but that's all thanks to my riding skills and experience. I was permanently struggling with KTM through the entire ride. It's a widow maker bike for sure - on this bike anyone can get killed at any moment because of the quirks of Super Adventure. This bike also has it's strong sides like awesome suspensions, unbelievably smooth and precise gearbox, and good dashboard. But downsides (mentioned above) of this bike outweighs it's upsides by many times. That's why KTM 1290 Super Adventure S is really bad bike overall. It's good for nothing. Unlike the Ducati Multistrada V4 - which is good for almost everything. P.S. Just for clarification: I tested not one but two 2021 KTM 1290 Super Adventure S. Took the bikes from different dealers at different days. And they both behaved identical. So don't even try saying something inline with: "Hurr-durr, should've fix the bike before testing" - both bikes had no mechanical issues at all, and both was working as intended by manufacturer. All the riding issues mentioned above is caused solely by the design and engineering flaws of the Super Adventure - not something else.

[@roytong1908]

Not in north american market......buy the things that i can touch. Buy other brands unless i can buy it.😣😣😣😣😣

[@chuckdyer]

This bike will be available in North America the first quarter of 2022

[@IanTed]

Too big, too heavy and too expensive…just like my GSA😉, looks cheap with acres of plastic, going for a mid range ‘adventure’ bike next time, as apparently are many buyers.

[@sanantoniotonight5569]

Chain.....not for me.

[@alians1978]

Did the cyclist did what I think he did? They think they own the road!

[@KnoxArmour]

Think they waved to be fair. 😅 But yes, get our fair share of hooligan cyclists 😂 Aaron KNOX

[@Stno3582]

What is the point of having, on an "adventure" bike, gazillion horse power, having a machine so expensive you would cry if you dropped it, so heavy you wouldn't pick it up yourself? Take it around the world? yeah, good luck sleeping at night in Brazil thinking if it's stolen already. They are just a bike version of SUV's and range rovers to be ridden on OECD roads only

[@mbal4052]

What do you ride?