Engineering:KTM 1190 Adventure

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KTM 1190 Adventure
ManufacturerKTM
Production2013–2016
Predecessor990 Adventure
Successor1290 Super Adventure
ClassAdventure touring
Engine1195 cc, 8-valve, 75° V-twin
Bore / stroke105 mm × 69 mm (4.13 in × 2.72 in)
Power148 hp (110 kW)
Torque92.2 ft⋅lb (125.0 N⋅m)
Ignition typedouble ignition
Transmission6-speed,PASC (TM) slipper clutch, hydraulically actuated, chain drive
Frame typeSteel tube trellis
SuspensionFront: 48 mm WP fork with adjustable rebound and compression
Rear: WP shock with adjustable preload, compression and damping
Optional electronic damping control
BrakesFront: Dual 320 mm disc; Brembo 4-pot caliper
Rear: Single 260 mm disc; 2-pot caliper
Semi-linked ABS
TiresFront: 120/70/R19"
Rear: 170/60/R17"
Rake, trail26°
Wheelbase61.4 in (1,560 mm)
Seat height890 mm (35 in)
Weight467 lb (212 kg) (dry)
Fuel capacity6.1 US gal (23 L)

The KTM 1190 Adventure is a 1195 cc V-twin adventure touring motorcycle from the Austrian manufacturer KTM. The model was revealed at the October 2012 Intermot trade show for the 2014 model year.[1]

The motor is based on the powerplant in the RC8 sportbike.[2] Like the RC8, and unlike its predecessor the 990 Adventure, the 1190 Adventure uses ride-by-wire throttle.[3] Cycle World and Motor Cycle News noted the electronic rider aids including ride-by-wire and electronic suspension control, up until now foregone by KTM to emphasize off-road performance, are intended to position the 1190 Adventure against technologically advanced street-going rivals like the Ducati Multistrada 1200.[4][5] It is the first bike with Bosch's Anti-Lowside Technology, the so-called Motorcycle Stability Control (MSC).[6]

References

  1. ↑ Björn Gramm (October 3, 2012), "Neuheiten 2013: Reiseenduro aus Österreich", Motorrad, http://www.motorradonline.de/news/ktm-1190-adventure-auf-der-intermot-2012/430396 
  2. ↑ Wes Siler (September 19, 2012), The KTM 1190 Adventure motor, Ride Apart, http://rideapart.com/2012/09/the-ktm-1190-adventure-motor/ 
  3. ↑ Florian Neuhauser (May–June 2013), "2013 KTM 1190 Adventure: Pure Fun", Roadrunner, http://www.roadrunner.travel/magazine/read/may-june-2013/page/56/ 
  4. ↑ "First ride: KTM 1190 Adventure superbike at heart", Cycle World, February 6, 2013, http://www.cycleworld.com/2013/02/06/ktm-1190-adventure-first-ride-review/, "In years past, KTM had foregone electronic rider aids (except ABS), luxury features and anything else that may have compromised off-road exploration. With the 1190, however, the company has added a comprehensive electronics suite, including available electronically adjustable WP suspension, to compete on level terms with more tarmac-oriented ADVs." 
  5. ↑ "New BMW R1200GS vs KTM 1190 Adventure: the debate", Motor Cycle News, March 5, 2013, http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/New-bikes/2013/March/mar0513-adventure-vs-gs-debate/, "The 990 had virtually nothing electronically, just crude ABS. Now it’s got riding modes, tyre pressure monitoring, electronic preload… It's the most versatile bike I've ever ridden" 
  6. ↑ Jensen Beeler (September 24, 2013), Bosch MSC – Anti-Lowside Technology, Asphalt & Rubber. Motorcycling distilled, http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/popular/bosch-msc/, "And since we know where the minds of current KTM 1190 Adventure owners are going; yes, the Bosch MSC equipment can be retrofitted to current machines."