2021 KTM 1290 Super Adventure | Is It Really That Good?? 🤔
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- čas přidán 6. 05. 2021
- I've been riding the new 2021 KTM 1290 Super Adventure for the last week. This bike seems to get rave reviews so I had to try one for myself. Does it really warrant all the hype??
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Funny that people talking about the look, like its not good, I absolutely adore the look of any new bigger KTM
A very personal subjective thing.
Looks.
Innit.
Me?
Hate the things to look at intensely, along with 90% of modern bikes, could never own one just from the looks.
However, i appreciate the tech involved, and that outstanding lump of an engine.
Possibly the best v twin engine in existence... for a long time now...
I love the look of it too - massive improvement on the old one and lets be honest the GS isn't exactly a conventional beauty!
I like the bike for it's price but think it's ugly, color scheme and plastics. The GS looks like a raptor bird in flight but I don't like the price and BMW maintenance and repair is expensive.
do you see the front part of the bike?) new headlight is so fuck*** ugly
@@TIB1973 thats just the beak isn't it?
The more reviews of this bike I see the more it’s growing on me. I have a 17 plate GT and was waiting to see what the new one is going to be like, but this is tempting, it’s just the 19inch front wheel. Cracking review video
Same here. That 19" wheel limits the street sporty rubber for me. Otherwise, about perfect!
A really thorough review and summed up very well Mr Chops ! 2021 has given us some excellent bikes and euro 5 bike's electronics really do help you now, smoother engine, seamless rider aids etc I do like the KTM's graphics to show you what you're altering, dead easy.
Awesome review , really looking forward to the GT review
No one ever seems to mention the torque! 106lb at 6k revs for the GS 1250. Makes a big difference on the road. A gushing review and I want a ride on the KTM! Hopefully get one soon. Great review.
Horse-looks and ballbag fuel tanks.... I’m sold! Ahahahah! Brilliant. 😂🤣👍
A really thorough review and summed up very well Mr Chops, many thanks, best regards from Catalonia!
Great review, watched it twice. Seriously considering changing my 1250 for one.
Oh man, I wish the folks at Triumph are watching this and take a good look at how the menus should be :D I really like the fact that you can customize what is shown on the display, I wish my Speed Triple had that too
Great video Mr Chops, had me in stitches in parts. Totally agree with you. I felt the same on my ride.
Haha thanks matey 👍
First review iv seen of this bike that actually shows what the tft and digital functionality is like. Everyone else just glossed over it. More of this please, latest tech is what keeps a lot of us interested in bikes.
Thanks Kamran, it's a great part of the bike so thought I better cover it 👍
I'll be taken one of those out mr chops, great review 👍
Wow......another Chops video review. The KTM 1290 super scrotum adventure! Time for a coffee and biscuits and my day is complete.
Great work Chops 👍😊
Ty for another great vid!! I have a R version on order…can’t wait
Looking forward to looking the multistrada review, keep it coming
Great looking bike. fantastic review as always Mr Chops
Thanks Chops for the nice review as always
I would like to see how the seating position and overall comfort compares to the new Multistrada
Take care
Marcelo
Great vid mr chops love all the tec :)
Great review.. one of my favourite channels 👌
Great review chopsy also that’s a Lulvy jacket
At first looks aren't so appealing but after you show us all it's features it starts to look really nice. I could live with it.
I love everything about the KTM Adventure bike.cant wait to get one.cheers from Australia
Great vid as always Mr chops
That bike is top notch as you showed,all that tech will keep you entertained for hours.
Not my cup of tea yet but maybe in a few years lol 😆
All the best to you buddy 👍
Thanks Michael 👍
Nice one chop's good test 😎👍
Does make me smile review includes how much food you can fit under the seat .....
Great review as ever
Haha thanks 👍😆
hi Chops! another great video! it seems like you enjoyed this more than the tuono and sdr. I demoed new gt, and new tuono factory. both of them did't meet my expectations. tuono is not an option anymore until they put new block in it. gt is another story, it was like lacking power comparing to older sas I demoed 2 years ago. now eagerly waiting the new sas for demo. I just want the fan factor. I hope to not disappoint with the handling
Thank you for posting. Enjoyed your review. I am somewhat amazed how quickly KTM keeps updating their model range. I also believe, the KTM and the BMW are targeting a different demographic within the adventure community. So to say BMW-GS is better than KTM-1290 or vice versa is not fair to either brand. They both serve their targeted audience very well. Now I am looking forward to your Multistrada review.
Arh am I going to have to chop my old version in ? 🤔 nice vid chops 👍
Amazing review ❤️❤️
The bike looks so odd it stands out, it doesn’t look boring.
I agree about the dust bin trying to be an end can, the Tuono had the same problem, but the dealers did deals and I bought mine new (from Wheels) with an akra can thrown in.
What’ are the seat heights available Chopsie, we’re not all strapping 6ft + like yourself.
Great video, now tell KTM to give a no cost Akra up grade if requested and watch this semi rise to the occasion !
I picked mine up last Friday. Sunday I took it out for a four hour ride on the Spanish twisties and autopisa. At this point I'm delighted with the bike. It seems to do everything well. If I have any complaint it's only that the engine tends to rattle a bit at lower speeds.
Great review. Like you I'm not ready for an adventure bike but you can't help but appreciate the tech. Stand out moment, pun intended, "It's got a semi on.....& so have I!" Worthy of a genuine lol!
Haha thanks buddy 😄👍
Test rode one last weekend at Holeshot in Salisbury already have the last model but this one much better going to be upgrading later this year without a doubt great review chops as usual
Thanks Scaff 👍 glad you agree it's worth the upgrade
Great review, looks great, I wonder how reliable this will be going off previous KTM, s
Another cracking review. Probably to tall for a shorty like me. A little disappointed we didnt have a yeeeeeee ha today. Keep um come LC.
Haha leaving those for Bruce! 😆
Hope the GT and R get all this tech, will give some great options and alternatives to suit every rider 👍
Great video!
Great review matey 👏🏻
Thanks buddy 👍
i loved this video. i have 390, this is my dream monster. thanks for the video🖐
Great review👍 looking forward to your comparison to the multistrada. I’d be interested to hear your thoughts on the reliability of these two steeds.
It's BIG and Orange...and it gets lots of looks. I let a friend take a short ride on my 1290 SAS recently. They ride sports bikes (ZX10). They were properly blown away. It looks like a massive beast, but the balance is so good you can hoon around on it at ridiculous velocity.
Great review Chopsy. Would love this bike, but KTM need to grow their dealer network before I buy another one of their bikes.
Superb bike and review thankyou Mr Chops 👍
Thanks Paul 👍
Great review chops I like the bike still lots money for me .thanks from danny
Got a 2016 1290 Superduke GT which I bought new, rode the 2020 SDR last year and can't wait for the 2022 GT with the amazing new engine. Rode a Multistrada V4 recently and it left me completely underwhelmed.
Great stuff, Mr Chops 👍
Thanks Stephen 👍
Bloody hell! There goes my dream retirement bike down the gurgler. Bye bye BMW GSA, hello KTM SAS. Brilliant review as usual brother, but I will name and blame you when my wife berates me for wasting money on a BMW T-shirt!! Ah well, I can always use a good rag in the garage.G'day from Oz brother.
Good work Chops .
Had the 1190 Adventure a few years ago. Even this was a blast. That engine had brilliant power and torque and was still fine on fuel consumption. It was real sporty to drive... And even this had heated seats and stuff. Only miss points were the e suspension.. It was too low in damping with full load / real sport drive. And the windscreen noises were so annoying... Had a lot of experiments to do... Ad the end a small mra spoiler lip was the solution :). Drove over 3000km through Europe with my wife with the 1190. Good times. Cruise control would be a nice add on on nearly every bike.. BTW chops : when will you test the royal Enfield 650 twins :)?
Looks fantastic! Have you reviewed that sweet AGV adventure style helmet? I normally wear Shoei for a more narrow oval head.
I haven't watched the vid yet. Anyway I already have ordered the bike (owned the previous model). I can tell you, I have been waiting for your review. Now, I'm ready to enjoy the watch.
Hehe enjoy 😉
I would love to see a Ktm 890 Gt with all that tech.
hi chops nice review as always just watched both of the sas reviews this and earlier bike i rode the newer one last week as nobody seems to have a gt to try and loved it apart from the windblast on my lid did you get any blast as your the same sort of build as me .may be the next bike if i can sort a remedy
thanks terry
Awesome watch 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Another great review, Chops!!! Im simply torn between this and the 1250 gsa.....my only hesitation is shaft vs chain. Thoughts???
Great review! Re the KTM needing sportier tyres, Dunlop make the SportSmart TT in a 19 inch front. With a set of those on I imagine this would be a proper tool on twisty roads or even the track.
Thanks Nick, yes if I bought one I would probably swap the tyres soon as.. Dunlop would be a good option 👍
G'day Mr Chops. Great video, great bike. To much information, i'm lost.
Haha, I said it was a quick overview 😆
Hooray Chops!!!!! something thats better than a GS now thats not gonna go down well! Even Bruce liked it alot
Just change the tyres and it would be loads better??
Great video👍👍
Yes tyre change would give you more confidence in the corners, it's been cold of course and couple of times it's slipped or stepped out on me. Little warning signs to slow down haha 😄
KTM has great bikes, the best thing about my 1190 is that is light and very malleable, especially in urban areas, however, don't expect the same quality of materials of BMW or a Honda, KTM was the only bike I have owned that gets rusty with time even if they are kept in garages, but if you don't mind you that all the rest is very good.
I like the cruise control on my 1290 SAS. Use it frequently on dual carriageways. Forget adaptive cruise control. Slowing down all the time - would drive me nuts.
Superb video 👌
Fantastic review as always, chopsy! I'm in the US so it might be different but isn't a GS gonna run you at least 3 to 5k USD more? I'll take the SAS every time...
Yes top spec GS is about £18.5 so more expensive 👍
Nice bike, looks wise?
Front end.........Praying Mantis?!
Ball bags? Exhaust can?Looks OK to me.
Personally, I prefer the looks to the SD.
Bit pricey and high tech for me, but awesome bike.
Great review, as always.
Ride safe and have fun.
Grumps.
Top review Mr Chop. 👌I'm pretty sure that the last multistrada had a 17 front wheel ?
No it used to, moved to a 19!
Always cool too see different opinions. I have the new 1250 GSA and I just tried the new super adventure for a week to finally see what bike is better in my opinion. I did ride sportbikes before cbr1000 s1000r and s1000rr. And I’m 32 so I was surprised about the GSA. Cuz I haven’t changed my riding stile. It’s just more comfortable.
The week with the ktm was fun. But I would never change my GSA for the KTM. I had a couple of electronic fails with the bike. So I had to stop turn off the bike and start it up again. The quality is no way near BMW and I think the BMW looks better.
The KTM has more adjustable riding modes but I don’t really think it’s needed. The ones the GSA has are good. The KTMs power is a bit better but I do not miss power when I ride the GSA. It has really good torque. And I think the BMW is easier to handle/ride.
The KTM can make the ride harder so it feels a bit more sporty and the quick shifter down is better. It is a good bike but I think the BMW is better. And in Norway where I’m from. If you spec up the KTM it’s 3300 euros more then the 1250GSA.
But some don’t like the looks of the GSA or the image of being a old mans bike. But for me it’s the perfect bike.
SAS wins with excitement/engagement fact compared to the GS, and I've had bikes from both brands over the years.
Yes it isBest adventure bike in the world just received mine can’t believe how good it is
I’ve had the SA-R 1290 past 4 years … wouldn’t say agricultural at all. In fact, always impressed as to how it can hold a fixed speed by throttle position. And fast … Jesus !
Never had dive problems.
Only criticism - it’s never liked neutral.
Overall 9.5/10.
I’m sure this new one is an improvement, but previous one, ludicrously good (with a bigger TFT by the looks of it.)
So if strapped for cash, pick up used previous model - I absolutely guarantee you will not be disappointed … and save £££.
Top bike
Top review
Cracking review Chops. Tempted to have a test....it’d have to be good to swap me 1250 in for though. Shame there’s no shaft drive on it, that’s a big thing for GS’ers.
Yea shaft drive is brilliant if its an all weather mile muncher I agree 👍
For me it's the best bike of 2021!
Yup you could be right Sku 👍
you make me fall in love with every bike chops! The future is finally here with proper working electronics!
Great review Chops.
With the anti dive fork system, what if you hit a bump when braking hard?
Nothing, still plenty of travel there to absorb it. Just make the preload firm 👍
Nice bike, I've always fancied one for winter etc to keep riding while my mint condition 1290 Super Duke R SE is tucked up with teddy in the garage. GV, 👍👍🇬🇧
Yes perfect bike for that, Winter hack 😆
I believe, the most worry anyone has in buying a KTM, was reliability. That's all. But, KTM doesn't have serious problems with its bikes, only annoying points only. And that was on the previous models. The newer ones are brilliant 👍 go KTM!
I'd never own one but I'd pcp one for the length of the warranty. These machines are expensive to fix.Nice bike mind.
Great review John 👌✊
I've got a long face and do like the review you gave because the bicycle looks just like me it's something to do with genetics my dad was a horse and at bedtime for some reason unknown to me my wife calls me horseman which reminds me I must go to asda today and buy some pyjamas.
As always choperoo I was glued to the screen soaking up your review what a fantastic bike and all that excellence £16,000.00 good value for the full package especially as you say for a one bike person.
Keep them coming your doing a great job say hello to the G-man and Mavis.
Haha made me chuckle Colin
Looking at adventure bikes that good for commuting but also can do the long miles and has extra for weekend fun been looking at Tiger 900 rally pro how does this KTM compare and your recommendation?
Just wondering...if all the settings are already there in the softwear ,is there a way to unlock them yourself with a little computer skill instead of paying for what already is yours in the first place .
Great review ....as always.👍
great review again chops , i’m riding the multistrada v4s at the moment, while akros go on my streetfighter, it’s a good bike , be interested in your view of the bike multistrada 😉
Very nice Paul, yeah I love the looks of the Muliti much more than the KTM. Hope it rides as well 🙏
@@LambChopRides one think came to me on the ktm , though no one wants to drop it but low fuel tank gulp 🤭
Its got a horse face and some ball bags hanging off it. You had me crying laughing with that bit mate. The whole review was great but you dropped some gems in there. Top man.
Can I ask, do you think this is actually an Adventure bike anymore, or a super Moto/100% road bike? For example, it’s sheer power, the silencer that sticks out SO far from the frame making luggage (adventure necessity) options quite limited. I’m feeling it’s moved even further from it’s naming...?
Great review as always Chops. I look forward to asking you in the future (once you’ve ridden them), Super Adventure vs Multistrada vs Super Duke GT. Stay safe and keep the shiny side up.!
Thanks Sam 👍
You are such a good reviewer
Thanks Kevin 👍 😊
Appreciate your views,thks a mill.Cheers.
Cracking bit of kit, but like you, I’m not ready to give up on the more sports orientated side of things. Once I’m 60, then maybe👴🏼👍🏽...
Great video. If you change to 17" wheel would you then need to change the speedo meter reading and lower the rear suspension to level it? But can you actually change the wheel to 17" though ?
A couple of guys on the KTM forum have done just that and seem pleased with results. I think those were 2020 or older, though
Hello Chopsy
Nice review as always 💪 I am about to swap my 2018 SAS for the 2021 model and your findings have been very helpful!
I also like the motorjacket you are wearing in this video
Could you inform be about this garment?
Thx and greetings from the 🇳🇱 👋
It's an Ogio Flight Vest 👍
Psssst!: Maybe the new Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak. They tightened up dimensions and 17" front wheel plus a bit lighter. I'm on a KTM GT now but I'm looking hard at that Multi. But will mI miss low-rpm grunt?
Nice review chopsy, that is one clever bike. Love the electronics package. Looks good even though that exhaust is a bit bulky. I am still in two minds about ktm. Are they more reliable nowadays?
I've had 3 KTM now and never had any issues! Greg has a 890 R for 1 year, not 1 issue.. my experience is positive
@@LambChopRides nice, I’ve been looking at a CBR650R but I always look at the KTM 790 or 890 and think shall I ha ha
The gearbox failed on my 2018 1290 SAS after 400 miles so the engine was replaced under warranty. The keyless ignition can be tempremental (sometimes the bike doesn't detect the fob so I can't start the engine & occasionally the fuel filler cap will not release). In Europe, KTM offer a 4 year warranty but we only get 2 years in the UK. In the light of all this, I cannot recommend KTM reliability-wise.
Hoping KTM builds all the new Superduke upgrades with these electronics into the next Superduke GT and THAT will be my next bike.
Just going to pick up my new 2022 Super Adventure S. I have a 1290 Superduke R and a BMW R1200 GSA. This bike Melds the two into an all purpose bike. Nice slice of hooligan power and the comfort of an adventure bike. Selling both to get my new bike.
Wow great collection 👏
Have you ridden a r1250gs with akrapovic headers? That setup is a beast, it has power all around the rpms!
Does an ecu flash allow you to enable the locked out good bits on ktm bikes?
Is the maintenance/reliability make it more clear xpensive to run than other similar bikes
That multistrada is going to have to be perfect and come with free maccy d's to be that 😂
Have you ridden the 2022 super adv R yet? Thinking about upgrading from my husky 701 SM
See im in a position to buy outright, im 27,
Want to go touring next month.
Do i buy a 1290 SAS 21 8k miles for 11k.
Or buy a used 1200GSA TE 16/17 for around 9k and use the addional 2k as a deposit on a 1290R for a weekend toy?
Love to hear your view on my dilemma.
nice review but I am not convinced anti-dive is so great you need to sacrifice something in this, need to go for a test drive
If you play your cards right, there'll be some good deals to be had on low mileage previous models over the next few months.
Never buy a new KTM, wait 10 months and get 4k off a pre reg.