Test Ride KTM Super Adventure S 2021 (Old vs New)
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- čas přidán 9. 04. 2021
- This is a side by side review of the previous KTM Super Adventure S to the new 2021 model. This is a brilliant bike and a major step forward - enjoy the video and pleas leave your comments
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I was really pleased to come across thus review, I'd been looking for a comparison, I have a 2020 SAS and love it after 9yrs with various BMWS. I have a test ride on Saturday on the new SAS but after watching this I'm tempted to hang on a while and see what the new GT is like, or at least try a GT. Thanks again.
Thats exactly what I'm doing also. Sorry for delay coming back to you
Good video, enjoyed the watch! :)
I've only just got the 2018 version and I've never enjoyed a bike more. It's good to know there's an even better one out there now.
Yes it fells massively lighter than the previously model. My microphone gave up later so my conclusions video wasn't used as I rode the older version.
The 2018 excited me, too. But now the 2022 model is much more refined, and the ACC is second to none.
Still there’s the excitement, ….. but there’s now much more comfort and latest tech
I agree.my mate actually bought one today
Great review nice to see honest review ridden at real world speeds. Alot of the big boys are now stifled by their popularity to what they can show. PS bloody snow over east coast this morning. Gggrrrr
Real world speeds.... what can you mean!!?? Lol
Great review. The older model is much better looking than the new one IMHO. I think the lower centre of gravity with the split tank will tempt quite a few GS owners so long as the roasting bollocks problem has been solved by the new split radiator and they have improved the overall reliability. Pity KTM don't show more faith and offer a 3 year warranty.
Yep a good point re the warranty. Yes also I think the bike should be able to compete with the GS, I would defo go that way
My BMW friends have more problems than I have with the KTM 1290 SAS, which now has 10‘500 km.
And I had a BMW before, it was definitely not more reliable or better in terms of maintenance
Brilliant review. I test rode one on Thursday. The overal bike is much better than the previous one. Smooth but aggressive when you want it. Really fast. Cruising at motorway speeds is very comfortable. One big thing that put me off though is the rubbish switch gear. Its like they blew the whole budget on everything else and then realised they had forgotten the buttons. So cheap and flimsy and almost impossible to tell if you have pushed them with gloves on especially the indicator. The sales person also said there is already a known issue where the seat wont stay in its higher setting, not good for a brand new bike. If it wasn't for the switchgear I would have put a deposit down.
I'm inclined to agree. Its the same switch gear off the new SD R. My mate John in the vid picked his new one up today and were off the scotlans for 8 days thrashing at the end ifApril. Lets hoe it holds up
@@stevesherlockrides Sounds like fun, not jealous at all...
If you dont mind I would really appreciate his feedback after the trip regarding the switchgear please.
@@delk5024 yes of course - he's actually camping in Wales tonight with his GF and has taken the bike as needs to get his 600 mile service done before 28th April lol
I bought one of the first 1190s, plenty of issues I had to fix. Learnt my lesson and said I'd never buy the first iteration of a model from KTM again. Bought myself a new 2020 SAS dirt cheap instead
I bought the new 1290 SAS, and also the heated ERGO seats with it, these don’t have the problem of dropping down into the lower position.
(Both ERGO seats are needed to look good)
The switch gear can be adjusted, and the tech pack is great.
Don’t worry about these details, the bike is great fun!!!
I know that road so well I used to go to the arla dairy in Settle. 2 trips a night, back to Trafford Park. I'm having the 1st service down in Plymouth booked a mini break down there. Brixham. I've eventually sorted quadlok. As for My Ride? Only done 120 miles so it needs a run. Enjoyed the video, I never put the adventure in the equation shame its probably the best of the best.
Its the best if you have pillion. To me it lacks guts and sharpness compared to the GT
Can I ask how tall you are and was there any buffeting from the screen? Got a GT myself at the moment but thinking about one of these. 👍
I'm 6ft 1 and the buffeting was significantly less than on the GT. If fact the screen performance was one of the things I really noticed as exceptionally good.
@@stevesherlockrides thanks Steve...I am fine with the GT screen....but I had an older Super Adventure and that shook my head side to side something rotten. Not surprised that you mate had an aftermarket screen on his SA👍
@@Hemlck I will agree after a test ride. My 1190 adventure caused major head shake no matter what I tried. The new one is much better regarding turbulence but could be slightly taller to help with wind noise if you use comms. Fit an MRA vario screen. They are brilliant.
I am 1.91m and bought the touring screen and, most of all, on top the extra spoiler. Now it’s solvved and I can drive with open visor
Scotland is officially open 🙌
Will be there on the 29th April :-)
@@stevesherlockrides Good news many thanks 👍
What are the shops contact details...or social media pages?
Would love to order from them for export to kenya
Kd motorcycles and scooters. They have a FB page also. They are based in accrington
Brilliant video mate. Thinking of trading the GT?
Thats a brave move! I rode my GT home and the smiles were much bigger 😀😀😀
@@stevesherlockrides Excellent
@@stevesherlockrides I owned the 2018 old Adventure S. Now ride a 2019 GT. Watching this bike--while waiting for the new GT v.3 to arrive next year. What do like about the GT better compared to this new one? I am hopeful the new GT will eclipse all.
@@tomtraynor5384 the GT is just a better sportier bike more direct and far more responsive throttle and power. The gen 3 will be brilliant and can't wait
@@stevesherlockrides THAT is the answer I wanted! Thanks!
I think you got your S's and R's wrong toward the end of your video.
Can you explain please
@3:10. Looks like someone has already dropped it?
Pardon sir?
@@stevesherlockrides it looks scratch up on the lower fuel panel like someone dropped it or was it just dirt?
Just dirt i think
Would i enjoy this bike as much as my BMW S1000xr.
Difficult to say but the v twin is an ace engine
Thanks,I've just ordered a 2021 XR with the M sport package.
I want to ride this bike and compare it to the
Ducati v4s
Now that would be a great comparison - do you have plans to?
Are you talking to us or are you talking to a guy on your head set that we cannot hear ? I suggest you would be well served to pick one or the other.
Please explain as you've lost me
Is that a beer cooler or luggage mount next to the rear tire? Oh never mind that's just a butt ugly muffler.
Yep would be removed on day zero lol. Sounded crap also
If I was to ride a thousand mile unsupported adventure ride through South America give me a low tech KLR every day. Anything with that much tech is bond to fail on any real extensive adventure ride. But it would be a nice bike for shorter supported adventure rides.
I don't know if the GT is as versatile as this ?
Why?
@@stevesherlockrides I test drove the two, and find the adventure way more light feeling and agile, like riding a winged horse. That's the best I describe the adventure s. The GT is porky .
@@stevesherlockrides and servicing & packing luggage is easy setup 👍
@@Antimortem I disagree - I have the KTM panniers and tank bag, servicing is easy and cheap and you get more power and smiles with the GT
@@Antimortem everyone is entitled to their opinion :-)