From the Saddle

From the Saddle

Based on my brief ride at the global press introduction in the Canary Islands, I’d say the KTM 1190’s level of engine performance is in the same league as that of the Ducati Multistrada, the sportiest machine in the big-bore ADV class. As a streetbike, the 1190 is way better than the 990 Adventure it replaces, and its electronics package is intuitive in operation and excellent in function. The bike feels much lighter than its claimed 467-lb. dry weight would indicate, and the chassis provides excellent feedback, particularly from the WP front end. In short, the 1190 Adventure feels more like a giant supermoto than an adventure-tourer.

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