High Tech Powerhouse - 2023 KTM 1290 Super Adventure S In-Depth Review!

This bike is so impressive. From a lighter than expected feel, to a more powerful than expected engine, to a higher spec bike from a tech perspective than you would ever expect for the price, KTM has hit a home run with this bike! Is it right for you? Check out this video! Want to see it for yourself? Connect with the amazing team at Macleans Sports here: www.macleanssp...

[@joehebert789]

This was my first time checking out your channel and this bike. Time well spent!

[@PeterLoweOne]

Awesome! Thanks for watching! Feel free to subscribe!

[@GammelKong]

I own one of these. A 2023. Peter's description of the adaptive cruise control is excellent, but he does not mention one thing that I have discovered much to my chagrin. If you are in heavy traffic and using the adaptive cruise control, you have 5 following distances from which to choose (this is a menu selection): Very Long, Long, Medium, Short, and Very Short. Even in Very Short mode which is the obvious one to use in slow heavy traffic, the bike leaves a fairly hefty hole between you and the vehicle in front of you. The amount of "short" is not adjustable. The huge hole left by this cruise control invites idiots in the other lanes to cut in front of you. When they do, the bike does a sudden throttle closure (it does not automatically apply the brakes) in order to restore the selected following distance. It will catch you by surprise. It becomes annoying to the point where I just shut it off and go back to manual throttle, which allows me to protect my position in the flow of traffic. The one saving grace I have is that I live in California so lane-splitting is legal and I avoid the problem. (No, I do not use cruise control when lane-splitting.)

[@thekiwiguyusa]

nice video - thank you. So it comes standard with other mounts for side panniers? The KTM panniers just bolt on with no new brackets?

[@enricohagn]

Great VDO, it's good that you widen your line of brands, Peter 👌 Your channel will grow exceptionally (as you well deserve), mate 👍

[@stevek4449]

Does quick shift work both up and down or just up on the 1290?

[@PeterLoweOne]

Up and down

[@ralphwarom2514]

Could you do a video like this on the GT version of this bike?

[@PeterLoweOne]

Absolutely. It's not in stock at the moment, but I will when it becomes available. Feel free to subscribe!

[@BlackArroToons]

Nice review, thanks Peter. How many gallons are in this 160 hp Adventure KTM? Does the Kawasaki Versys have similar horsepower for the 1000cc version? For a taller seat, if I put groceries or cargo on the backseat, I have to really kick my leg up to be able to hop back on. ;)

[@tigerick7291]

23 litres. I've just done a European tour and it returned 57 UK MPG. So about 250 mile tank range

[@BlackArroToons]

@@tigerick7291 Cool, thanks! That's a lot.

[@valerka57]

@@tigerick7291 I think it was a very measured trip, without exceeding the speed limit.

[@enricohagn]

​@@valerka57as one should be doing, coz in most parts of the EUDSSR speedlimits are enforced by lots of cameras combined with draconian penalties.

[@valerka57]

@@enricohagn This is just understandable. He just ran out of fuel consumption as the KTM averaged 400 km per tank.

[@williamwright3846]

The storage box at the front will not fit a smart phone (iphone/android). It is good for small item like keys and sunglasses

[@Sandi145s]

Great job sir. I've watched your video for the first time and subscribed immediately 😊. I like what you are doing...keep up the good work.

[@PeterLoweOne]

Thanks so much for your support!!

[@fleuger99]

Great overview. Just started looking at this bike. I saw the service intervals are 10K miles. Would you mind posting large and small service costs?

[@PeterLoweOne]

That's probably not something that I'll dig into on this channel. I produce a video every weekday, and that's a lot of research. If I have to start posting service costs, that gets tricky. Some of these servicing costs could vary per dealer as they're free to set their own pricing from most manufacturers. I feel like posting that information is just setting me up for battles with the comments section. If I post something in Canadian dollars, and the Americans have a different system, (or just a different dollar) it can get a little into the weeds. I've already had 5 Americans upset with me this week because I say Zed and not Zee! 🤣 The internet is awesome!

[@fleuger99]

@@PeterLoweOne No worries :). The one thing I've learnt on YT, one cannot please everyone and many think their opinion is it. Best to move on and keep going. Good luck!

[@enricohagn]

​@@PeterLoweOneYou're so right, Peter 👍 Especially considering that them Fahrenheiters are the only blokes *IN THE WHOLE WORLD* calling a Zed a C 😂

[@kurtismotif]

Where did you get the European version?

[@PeterLoweOne]

I film in Canada. This is the Canadian version.

[@bragomoralez]

una moto increíble e imponente

[@joskorivic]

Does it come with heated seat and grips?

[@GammelKong]

Add-on extras

[@soniaFashion.1414]

thanks sir 🎉

[@carpenter33]

Right now I could get this for $ 18,799 in Vancouver island.

[@1stfrompuertorico568]

Nice

[@PeterLoweOne]

Yeah, this one is pretty cool!

[@herrtomas6729]

Hi

[@mariokolenko4322]

Good honest man, but please drive more, talk less.