New 2025 KTM 1390 Super Adventure S EVO Announced: 8 Things To Know!

[@TwinPotMan]

This KTM offers so much potential with all its technological improvements. However, perhaps KTM should have invested the development money into improving their reliability and customer satisfaction. I know gizmos can sell bikes but I think the average rider would rather know that the engine worked every time and this is how to keep customers.

[@john7912h]

Ktm Bought a 1290 sas 2023 , never going to buy KTM ever again, abs pump issue causing panic brake randomly, started to have coolant lost 250ml in 4 days and counting , paint peeling everywhere on the clutch bracket and reservoir , battery drain issue , between 50-80km the steering will wobble uncontrollably , if you let go and will also go right instead of straight. There was also a chemical / electrical smell when starting in the garage KTM dealer said everything was "normal" . The adaptive cruise control took them a month to fix . F them , i traded it and never looking back , lost thousands but that was better then keeping it. Dangerous bike. Believe everything you see in forums about KTM , it’s not exaggerated. Extremely unreliable!

[@MacawAviculture]

Totally understand. I ride a 2017 KTM 1090Adventure R; simpler and much fewer electronics, lighter weight and uses a key to start! Great off-road suspension. I added a Rekluse auto clutch, a Scott's steering damper, a Power Cell intake system, removed the rear passenger pegs, added KTM rally pegs, and a Yoshimura lightweight exhaust now the bike rides much safer off-road and feels much lighter. I would NEVER consider any new motorcycle with all the complex electronics and wireless ignition, I want to ride and relax, not be constantly distracted by a seemingly infinite number of computer controlled functions that when they malfunction, a tow truck is called to safely get you home. Sorry you had the problems with your 1290. My next bike will be a 2013 KTM 990, never a new one.

[@hedonzx822]

I do not know what is wrong with KTM in the UK?? Never had any issues with my two KTM’s SA S bought in Belgium

[@JetCityHooligan]

Not interested in the more road oriented models, especially with that funky auto transmission, but I am interested in seeing how the R model looks and hoping it will just be a standard manual transmission with up/down quick shifter. Also curious if they've changed the fuel capacity and the weight at all. More power and torque is always welcome on a SUPER adventure, so that's great to hear.

[@unlimitedcosmicspeed]

Well done KTM! Love it......maybe time to trade in? hmmm

[@gpzfan5272]

Will they do a manual version? Not interested in AMT.

[@kugangles9860]

No, the EVO is only AMT.

[@kj385]

That will be the S model

[@jonasbaine3538]

Yes. s and r.

[@jaffabaffa]

There won't be a non-AMT version for the EVO model. However, you can ride an AMT bike as if it where a regular manual from what I understand of it.

[@robb8773]

Hopefully KTM puts a more comfortable seat on the new bike(s)!!

[@VS666]

a fucking men, I shouldn’t have to budget another $500 and three or four weeks to enjoy a 20k+ bike, first mod I did on my 890R was a proper seat and proper windscreen, another thousand bucks 😤

[@exothermal.sprocket]

Manufacturers pretty much across the board have a tradition about seats: they don't actually have to be comfortable.

[@Nyez]

I find the 1290 seat plenty of comfortabel. No problems here on long days

[@mi6_007]

1290 super adventure s and r are on sale for people that dont like the looks. Jim aim has a brand new 1290 r for 14,500 which is a great price

[@GaryV-p3h]

The multistrada is still by far the best looking adventure bike

[@tubejorrit]

according to you.

[@GaryV-p3h]

@@tubejorrit Yep, I obviously wasn't giving anyone else's opinion other than my own, that's how youtube comments work.

[@spockjenkins2783]

Sticking to the Tiger, as I’m done with chain drives.

[@leward]

Little disappointed, I thought this was going to be a direct competition model to the Ducati Pikes Peak and RS

[@rayl5097]

seems like there is still more edition，wating for it

[@jamescrampton6803]

Is that not where the Superduke GT sits?

[@Toxicdemon2]

It is more

[@user-id8ng9eq9h]

Looks like I’m getting a new bike in 2025… will be hard to decide between BMW or KTM. Long time owner of both here !!

[@grizzlystr3445]

Can’t understand why bike manufacturers continue to release super horsepower, super expensive bikes which only a few can afford when Dealers are closing everywhere & the industry is up the creek

[@gavfr]

Best improvement! They got rid of that hideous headlight!

[@traviscarter9300]

It may be hideous, but it turns night into day. So good... I'll take the funky look for Supreme function.

[@Gofr5]

Kind of funny, I was just thinking that they made the headlight even more hideous this time. I wouldn't trade my 1290's headlight over to this hideous thing. I ran out to buy a 1290 when I saw how hideous the 1390 Super Duke's light was as I didn't want to get stuck with the ADV version of it. Seeing it now, glad I did. But hey, beauty is in the eye of the beholder and all that.

[@exothermal.sprocket]

Headlight looks better than the last generation, for sure. It's not awesome, but it's better.

[@robb8773]

The seat on my GS is very comfortable! And the seat on my goldwing I'd very comfortable too. They can make comfortable seat if they want to!

[@jobyEN]

KTM, there is a revolutionary concept called reliability. How about adding that to your new models?

[@viperq]

I like to see how this compares with the V4 Multistrada.

[@jonasbaine3538]

Will definitely be faster in a straight line acceleration but I wonder if they fixed the unstable light feeling front end and some 2024 owners still had wobble issue too.

[@djauofd]

KTM is trying to catch up with me. I have a 2020 KTM 1290 SAS. My goal was to transform the bike into a true sport tourer. So first was a 17" front wheel, then an Arrow racing header , with Austin racing V3 250. A Rotwieller stage 5 , with Power Commander 5 map. Then, a change to Metzler M9 RR rubber and a power parts ergo seat. Last but not least, Puig 40 mm offsets bringing the pegs up 1" back 1" , it needed a stainless sandwich to support my weight on the pegs. Lastly, since I am big 6'5" 270 lbs , upgrade both the monoshock and front fork spring to match my weight. The results are stunning , I get approximately plus hp and 106 ft lbs of torque, and the handling is sick, as I also reduced trail . I put a 180/55 R17 rear tire on it , while it works well and makes turning effortless, because you have a 5" rim the sides are really steep. It is not optimal. So my options are going forward arre to a 170 profile Metzler M9 RR rear, which they make now, or put a 5 1/2" rear rim on it. Other than that , the bike is a freaking beast. Wish KTM would make an S model with an option for a 17" front. ⁹

[@Sagara123654]

Me too!! Can’t wait an « SMT » 1390 with a 17’ front wheel !!

[@John900C]

It needs an automatic foot for when it comes to a stop under radar control. 😂

[@Benboy1980]

I’ve got a 2020 SD GT, and I absolutely love it, the fastest and most incredible bike I’ve owned. But I do a bit of long distance touring on it and I really like the look of the super adventures, plus looking at starting some off roading. I’m hoping these will scratch that itch!

[@Sagara123654]

No « SMT » version with a 17’ front wheel? Such as M1000XR or Multistrada Pikes Peak? 😢

[@VARider1]

I'm on my dealer's reservation list for the new 1390 SAS EVO. The bummer is I have to wait for the 2026 model here in the US.

[@cg3356]

Is KTM working on releasing a 1390 SAR ?

[@jaffabaffa]

It's rumored that the R will be unveiled somewhere in 2026. Prototypes have already been spotted testing.

[@jonasbaine3538]

Will definitely be faster in a straight line acceleration but I wonder if they fixed the unstable light feeling front end and some 2024 owners still had wobble issue too. -14 1190 with wobbles

[@tubejorrit]

different tires fixed the wobble for me. The current gen SAS is actually very stable in corners and on the 1000ps KZbin channel they put a professional racer on one and it had very good track times around a Motogp circuit.

[@jonasbaine3538]

@@tubejorrit I really hope the new ones are more stable. I have read and seen complaints from 21+ riders about wobbles. Mine still wobbles with pilot road 6 tires

[@tubejorrit]

@@jonasbaine3538 did 240km/h for longer periods, never had a problem.

[@David-jv9gk]

Like the look of the 1390. That said I owned a 1290, but it was just unreliable and left me stranded on a tour. Would not trust KTMs until they have a few years of good reliability.

[@Toxicdemon2]

I like it. the headlight definitly looks good on the Adventure. Not a fan of the ATM tho

[@abymathew295]

Does it have a blind spot detection system...i think thats one safety system thst every motorcycle should get

[@williamrae9954]

I've got a neck...take the mirrors off your bike,learn to ride without them!

[@abymathew295]

@@williamrae9954 ..Neck like a chicken..???

[@williamrae9954]

@@abymathew295 Broken 3 times...clicks,but still turn...less tech, less to go wrong!

[@exothermal.sprocket]

It's called turn your flippin' head while riding.

[@Waldo1122]

@@exothermal.sprocket Good luck turning your head when a car is coming at 100+ mph in your blind spot.

[@raimondogualazzini]

Someone needs to tell Ktm that making bigger engines doesn't give you a better adventure. They need to focus on making more comfortable seats for long distance touring and adventure instead.

[@RedRupert64]

I can ride the 890AR all day without giving comfort a thought.

[@kangaroo4144]

Hopefully the seat has been revamped. My 2018 1290 sar has a brutal seat. Even the power parts version is not much better.

[@akshay3545]

What is the difference between S & S EVO❓️

[@sufeeb]

I was expecting a 17 inch front wheel that the test mules were wearing (or was that the alleged 1490!!??)....The front headlight area is improved but overall it's not changed much. No electric windscreen either. Not sure about the "iPad" screen either, I presume navigation will be integrated?....Not interested in an auto so I'll be keeping my 1290 SA-S for the time being.

[@tubejorrit]

Wait till tomorrow, then they will announce the normal version without automatic gearbox. Also electric windscreen? I just set mine in one position and there it stays for the rest of the trip. The 17inch testing mules are for the new 1390 SMT that will come next year.

[@sufeeb]

@@tubejorrit Same, I have the screen at the lowest position all the time unless maybe on a motorway, which I try to avoid anyway, other than that it's left as is.

[@rayl5097]

need the version that is same to pp rs or m1000xr，have info for this？

[@lui310]

From the side it reminds me of a honda xadv

[@justjoschi]

a nice one - but one liter more fuel consumtion….😮

[@josech]

Based on looks, I’d pick the 1290 over this one

[@herrdirektor1969]

Say (Cam-Shaft) Cheese!😂

[@fred3527]

Wheels look great, but spokes look too thin to handle offroad.

[@162someone]

How much grip control now one has while shifting gears .... !!

[@chaoyin5911]

6.7L/100km

[@TeunSegers]

2:50 Does it extend the side stand as well? I don't stop for traffic, that's the point of having a motorcycle, I filter. This radar nonsense is not going to be helpful doing that. Why is that muffler the size of a torpedo?!

[@urbanstrencan]

Their promotion video showing that is going to be a proper hooligan 😊❤. Keep up with great work bringing us videos like this😊🤟🤟 and what happened to podcast 😢

[@sandwaves5642]

Releasing a potentially, properly good bike, does not waive them from taking responsibility for the stuff they've ignored before. More than that - there's no guaranty of impeccable customer service / service in the future. FIRST - KTM MUST prove - their bikes have a parent ! ☝☝🧐

[@КириллГофтенюк]

Sad to hear that £20K can bring you well-specced triumph. And here, in Russia they are at least £27K. Those sanctions suck.

[@williamrae9954]

Makes Harley Davidson Panamerican look good !

[@eugeneteo9664]

it sure will smoke out a GS1300

[@abymathew295]

The only thing missing on modern day motorcycles are missile launchers....🥴🥴🥴🥴🥴🥴

[@_Anurag_Thakur_]

Plus nitros on the back 😂

[@rlw85]

How long before it all goes wrong

[@bikegeist]

Obligatory KTM Chinese cam comment.

[@Achilles22]

They should sort the problem out then!!😢😢

[@exothermal.sprocket]

Their 1290 engines have NOT had lubrication or cam problems. I repeat: have NOT had cam problems. That is the parallel twin issues.

[@bikegeist]

@@exothermal.sprocket That's good to hear. Seems like a bad reputation is very hard to shake off though. The cam issue seems to form the majority of any comment section on a video about KTM, so I was hoping people would just put them in one place so I don't need to read them. 😁

[@exothermal.sprocket]

@@bikegeist Of course it's hard to shake off, especially when people want so badly to bash a company online, for intangible things that likely have zero effect on their daily life.

[@jonasbaine3538]

🙄

[@rationalityfirst]

Every year another 100cc. Everybody's out of ideas.

[@Toxicdemon2]

another 50cc. more power. And an new display, new headlight, that AMT thing, updated radar, updated frame, new WP, new windscreen..... seems like plenty ideas

[@tubejorrit]

50cc and shift-cam to the engine. What did you want from the engine? a V8?

[@youtubed9695]

Why don't you suggest some ideas 🤔

[@rationalityfirst]

@@youtubed9695 well, for a start, they should invest some lobby money to push back against the crazy regulations. I mean, euro 5 on a motorcycle? or a push back against the CO2 craziness. but we know that won't happen, the ESG money are too good the managerial class.

[@etiennecfourie777]

That is if you like ploughing!

[@AlexRye-sv6no]

8.8 inches is huge. Unrealistically big, not possible if you ask me

[@raven6681]

It's 8". Vertical is 8", horizontal (which will equip the GT) will be 8.88"

[@stephenbryson5618]

I’m only interested in what Honda have for 2025

[@GIGABACHI]

Bold New Graphics.

[@nemerkha]

"stop in traffic"?

[@BlazinBlades]

What about all the 1290 fails? Why go bigger when you haven’t even corrected the previous model yet? So typical KTM…

[@MrEtnorb]

Not to mention 5 years of problems with the 790/890 twins. Given this, who in their right mind would buy this bike with the auto-tragic gearbox. Never buy a new model and be the guinea pig

[@tubejorrit]

what 1290 fails? never heard of that.

[@BlazinBlades]

@@tubejorrit 😝 Good one!

[@tubejorrit]

@@BlazinBlades no really, I have had 1290's the past 8 years in the form of dukes and adventures. I follow most of the bigger FB groups and never heard of a 1290 failing unless user error. The cam failures where only in the 790/890 models.

[@BlazinBlades]

@@tubejorrit oil leaks in the dealerships, unsolvable head shakes above 90 mph, complete electronic failures, Bikes being at the dealers for months on end only in the first year of ownership… and more None of that really reached you? Do you need YT links to owner videos describing the hell they’ve been through or do you want to try and search for yourself? Forget about the 7/890 thats a whole different ball game. The outcome is the same though KTM making it extremely difficult for customers to receive proper compensation or even recognition of the bikes issues… This is the reason their sales are drastically down all over the world and their share prices are plummeting. When you (4 letter word) on your customers it’s bound to hit you in the face twice as hard if not harder…

[@miclinda256]

Never thought people was going to yearn for a china bike😮 Crazy world we live in…….

[@Ivan_1986]

Thank you KTM. If I would want an automatic gearbox on a motorcycle I would of buy a scooter. Time will tell what Super Duke GT brings to the table, but at the moment it looks like 2025 Multistrada Pikes Peak is where the hard owned cash will be placed for an ultimate all around / sport tourer motorcycle on my side.

[@stevenleca7610]

but will they honor there warranty, not like the 790 and 890. Bike sounds great but only as great as the backup service which KTM have Major problems and I mean Capital Major problems

[@stevenleca7610]

@Hitman1962-vf2ql what that got to do with not honouring warranties for faulty camshaft’s on KTM 790 and 890 . Are you replying to a different story or just stupid

[@creedm3040]

Awesome video! Beautiful bike for sure! I love the new headlight and overall design. Though where I live I think the engine heat is a deal breaker. I'll stick with my GS. Best!

[@larcoal2963]

Standard, no AMT.

[@stephenrandall5859]

It still has a 19 inch front and now the auto so it a definite NO and I doubt the brakes will be any better, come on KTM it’s a road bike give it proper wheel sizes and road brakes not leftovers from the off road versions.

[@sushantmanandhar1387]

Yes, but where's the fakking MV Agusta 921S If it's not at EICMA I'm gonna end up in a loony bin

[@Raf13Raf11]

All this talking about bike that you still didn't see??? I don't understand the point

[@jetmuchacho]

Honestly most of these updates are downsides to me. I'd rather have a '24.

[@martinfretwell]

Why is the ktm. Cheese coloured

[@samjanko8946]

Easy choice. Go with the new BMW models. Fewer mistakes made there. OK, there is a brand new (and good) automated shifter. That's it! 😭. There is a missed opportunity to completely redesign bugeye (signature 🤣) front end. And, seriously KTM, why would you copy Ducati with that silver front triangle? Terrible. Go ahead and paint the engine gold! Circus! But choice of a front dash takes the crown. What are you smoking over there in Austria? Instead of just announced horizontal 8.8 screen- we got 8in thick-baseled vertical screen? Wow! 💩. Good luck with all that. Older gen just became GOAT, looks like. Buy now. 🙌

[@glowingbunny5865]

Upload’s a bit late? Always appreciated…x

[@BIGGIEsmalls13]

I suppose if you have lots of money to burn, and there is a dealer near you that insists it isn't closing, and you like arrogant businesses, and are prepared for large scale depreciation, oh and you are a time served engineer.........then yeah, fill ya boots.

[@Ed-kk2bf]

Not a fan of the front at all…looks unfinished or recently crashed

[@stalbansbiker]

It's so ugly it makes the GS a hansom devil

[@aashishnakarmi1690]

Its not ugly, its beastly aggressive. Not meant to be beautiful

[@brucerossonthetube]

Mission accomplished!😄

[@RedRupert64]

If i wanted a car, I'd buy one. Too much stuff.

[@GIGABACHI]

Where's the purely street biased 17" front wheel Cross-Over model that goes against the Chicken Strada PP and RS ? P.S: I don't give a Rat's ass about some automated and Hell on Earth to repair gear box. Give me an UP/DOWN QS as standard equipment and be done ! P.P.S: Hey KTM ! Don't make the transmission parts out of chocolate like you camshafts ! LMAO.

[@abymathew295]

Why on earth every motorcycle manufacturers are betting big on Automatic Bikes... What's next, a remote control to ride em and you sit at your home...🤢🤢🤢🤢🤢🤢

[@Waldo1122]

Because manual bikes are a pain to ride at slow speeds and quickshifters will never be perfect.

[@abymathew295]

@@Waldo1122 ...That's what defines what a bike is, it's more physical and involving....if it's automatic, what's the difference between a mobility scooter and a bike.

[@lui310]

Because those bikes where mostly old people bikes and automatic transmission makes it easier for them and people with disabilities to continue riding

[@Waldo1122]

@@abymathew295 A clutch lever defines a bike? No, that is the mentality of a squid. What defines a motorcycle is efficiency and affordable. There is nothing efficient about a clutch lever. If you ride a motorcycle just so you can say that you can pull a lever then you seriously need to recap on life.

[@Achilles22]

@@Waldo1122 agree 100%, Luddite’s everywhere!

[@ChrisPaggen]

It just looks ugly. I know it's very subjective, but put a GS1250 or a Multistrada next to the SA1390 and there's no photo finish. I had a previous gen SA1290 and I just never got used to its looks. I now ride a S1000XR which is a better bike all around.

[@exothermal.sprocket]

If you wanted to travel and tour long distance, why would you ever buy a Harley over this beast?

[@seauryakumar]

What are you, a child? Different people have different preferences and they choose whatever they want to buy. Maybe you want to buy this some other guy will buy a Harley or a GS. It's the marketplace, there are options and not everyone is looking for the same thing.

[@exothermal.sprocket]

@@seauryakumar And that somehow makes me a child? You're opening statement doesn't invite dialogue, now does it? When you start off with a demeaning accusation why would you expect me to care anything about what your comments will be after that? Am I a threat to you? Am I taking something away from you? Have I insulted your community? Have I broken up your family?

[@kugangles9860]

Nothing like forcing useless tech down customers throats with this whole auto transmission crap. If I want a scooter I'll buy a scooter KTM.

[@TheWalaszczyk666]

KTM still don't have quality🤷‍♂️ I'm not interested .

[@Gofr5]

After having seen the Super Duke 1390, I went out and bought the Gen 3 1290 SAS, as I hated the new KTM headlight and didn't want to get stuck with it in the new ADV (not that the previous light was good looking either, but hot damn this new light is something else). Having seen the new bike, I do not regret my decision to get the 1290. The new 1390 is even more hideous...somehow. It doesn't even feature anything all that much more over the previous bike. All the extra new tech seems so unnecessary, and I say this as a techie that loves tech on his machines. Automatic transmission and auto stop and go? Really? On a bike? Only thing the new bike has that I would have liked is the improved foot peg positioning and, of course, the slight bit of extra power. Apart from that, honestly, it isn't offering me anything that my 1290 already doesn't give that I want. At this time, I feel no need to upgrade my 1290. Happy with it and will keep it for many years to come. Love my 1290.

[@verlinswarey507]

I am just staggered at the sheer,brutal hideousness of these bikes. Every tweak that gets done to these bikes, even just a small thing like the front radar, makes it uglier! This is freaking nightmare fuel! Go out of business already, KTM! I can’t take anymore retinal abuse! This is getting ridiculous. I keep waiting for some kind of design overhaul, but it’s getting pretty obvious that that’s never going to happen! KTM really is this demented! The best looking thing about this bike is the box that it came in. This motorcycle is so ugly it would make a train take a dirt road. If I ever see this bike on the road,I’m going to give its rider a wedgie. But I will say one thing about this bike - there is simply no way they can make it any uglier. Not even KTM can do that.

[@GCTO239]

Silly and utterly useless bike.

[@ogasi1798]

so many absurd 'safety' features on modern bikes, not just this - distraction central and worse still, how to take a riders concentration away by giving him/her a computer to do most stuff....

[@EasyE833]

wow its uglier, and they improved a bunch of expensive electronics that nobody cared about to begin with. I was making fun of the new suzuki gx but it's growing on me after seeing this.

[@flyaroundyourfire]

You are bald. And have a beard. Me too 🤭

[@pbrigham]

Another useless super expensive bike, have decided a long time ago that I will NOT put more than 14k on a Bike, and even that has to be something very especial, thanks for the video anyway.

[@shawnjoseph7522]

KTM makes new stuff but can't fix the cam issue... then can't price their bikes accordingly

[@grandiagod]

Cam issue was fixed in 2022

[@xgamershub]

​@@grandiagodso the 790 duke is reliable now!

[@abymathew295]

​@@xgamershub...Only 1% of the old Euro made 790 models suffered that excess cam wear issue, and it is fully covered by KTM...newer models are super reliable, but the small electronic failures are the main reliability concerns with KTM

[@grandiagod]

@@xgamershub they redesigned the followers and head 2022 for the 890. 790 wasn't in production at the time. Now 790 is made by CF Moto as their budget mid size naked presumably with the same fixes and the 990 is their Austrian made premium mid size naked. 890 engines made 2022 and onward should be fine when it comes to cam wear issues.

[@exothermal.sprocket]

If you've paid any attention, the V-twin engine has NOT had cam problems. The 1290 engine has been pretty much bulletproof. All the issues are the parallels. You have to be more nuanced than "KTM = cams". That's Muppet level thinking.

[@J.D-sh5nx]

KTM 👎👎👎

[@superduperkid3143]

I can't stand KTM. All of their bikes are so incredibly ugly to me.

[@yetti423]

Extremely disappointed in this model as have no money. Free bike plus insurance, plus fuel, plus ferry fares, plus sweet accommodation, plus no commitment to give anything back in return may change this...................mostly.

[@NBMBC40]

Lets hope the cams on this are not built in China otherwise they will have even more warranty claims then they currently have, KTM's styling alone doesnt do it for me and I would not trust there reliabilty currently especially at the price point they are asking cosidering how many of their bikes are built in China with sub standard materials and assembly quality.

[@gavfr]

nothing wrong with the cams, its the oil supply to them that's the problem.

[@abymathew295]

It's not the Chinese made 790s which suffered that cam wear issue, it's the older Austrian made ones.

[@Gofr5]

The larger 1290/1390 v-twins weren't suffering from the bad oiling on their cams. It's limited to their midsize parallel twins.

[@djauofd]

Yes, cam issues on earlier 790's and 890's is an oil supply issue. . I have a 2020 SAS and a 2022 SDR EVO. these engines are bulletproof.