KTM’s new 1190 Adventure, the eagerly awaited replacement for the Austrian brands popular adventure motorcycle – the 950/990 LC8 Adventure – features the latest in on and off-road riding technology. From its 148 horsepower liquid-cooled vertical twin, to its standard equipped traction control and off-road riding modes, the new 1190 Adventure was designed to compete with the other 1200cc powered ADV motorcycles on the market (BMW’s water-cooled R1200GS, Triumph’s Tiger 1200 Explorer, Ducati’s Multistrada and Yamaha’s XT1200Z Super Temere) continuing KTM’s tradition of off-road ability mixed with on road agility.
Comparing motorcycles can take a lot of time, so we’ve put together this short list, highlighting some of the most important information regarding KTM’s new 1190 Adventure motorcycle.
Engine:
Design: 2-cylinder, 4-stroke, spark-ignition engine, 75° V arrangement, liquid-cooled
Displacement: 1,195 cm³
Bore: 105 mm
Stroke: 69 mm
Performance: 148 hp (35hp increase over 990 Baja)
Transmission: 6-speed, claw shifted
Lubrication: Forced oil lubrication with 3 rotor pumps
Primary gear ratio: 40:76
Secondary gear ratio: 17:42
Cooling system: Liquid cooling system, continuous circulation of cooling liquid with water pump
Clutch: PASC anti-hopping clutch/hydraulically operated (wet slipper clutch)
Ignition system: Contactless, controlled, fully electronic ignition system with digital ignition timing adjustment
Chassis:
Frame: Tubular space frame made from chrome molybdenum steel, powder-coated
Brake system Front: 2 x Brembo radially mounted four-piston brake calipers
Brake system Rear: Brembo fixed mounted two-piston brake calipers
Brake system: Bosch 9ME Combined-ABS
Brake discs diameter (Front): 320 mm
Brake discs diameter (Rear): 267 mm
Chain: 5/8 x 5/16” X-Ring
Wheels: 19″ front and 17″ rear tubless spoked wheels (21″ front and 18″ rear on Adventure R model)
Tires: Continental Trail Attack 2 (120/70/19 front 170/60/17 rear)
Ergonomics:
Steering head angle: 64°
Wheel base: 1,560 mm (1,580mm on 1190 Adventure R model)
Ground clearance (unloaded): 8.66 inches (9.84 on Adventure R model)
Seat height (unloaded): 33.85/34.45 inches
Weight without fuel approx: 467 lbs (478 lbs on Adventure R model)
Maximum permissible total weight: 970 lbs
Suspension & Traction Control:
Forks: WP Suspension Up Side Down
Shock absorber: WP Suspension monoshock
190 mm (7.5 inches) travel both front and rear (220 mm (8.66 inches) on Adventure R model)
Four traction control modes (Sport, Street, Rain & Off-Road) – as well as an option to turn it off.
Traction control uses lean information (similar to BMW’s S1000RR).
Off-Road mode for the ABS that allows full rear-wheel locking.
Front and rear adjustable rebound damping.
Additional Information:
Optional tire pressure sensor.
6 gallon fuel tank
Adjustable windscreen.
Adjustable bar position.
Adjustable footpeg position.
Adjustable seat height.
Adjustable levers.
9,000 mile service intervals.
Standard steering damper.
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