Finally a review from sombody who is taking the bike for just what it is. I say to people... if you are going to test or review a bike.. cast aside all your preconceived ideas and clear your mind. Take it for how it makes you feel and what it is. For example, we often hear.... it doesn't have have shaft drive... so what.... that's how it was designed. Don't keep keep referring to shaft drive. Shaft drive has its virtues and its problems. I ride a GS and I know the 1290 is now a better bike, I accept that. So to all those GS peeps out there....Get over it. Thank you for a brilliant review.
You're right! They have a nut to secure them in place, but I ended up riding without that for a while and it was fine. I've since upgraded to SW motech pegs too for a bit more surface area!
Hi Sam. Just got back from three days and 1100 mile round trip in the lake district. Had its first service last Wednesday, Thursday morning off the 360 miles to the lakes. My thoughts on the bike. Comfort was good for a couple of hours then stopped for fuel, acc brilliant on the motorway effortless crusing. I was getting 58 mpg, I have mine in auto suspension sport mode. Screen is fine or me I'm 5"8. Rained quite a lot and had total confidence in the wet it handled brilliantly, only issue was on the honnister pass over a cattle grid where the back came round, but it sorted itself out, unlike my underpants. I like you will keep this bike for years it really is that good.
Haha chuckled at the "unlike my underpants" part of that!! I agree with you! It's an awesome bit of kit. KTM have just text me this weekend saying my comfort seat has arrived so will get a vid up and give you an update if its worth a buy. Need to get myself back up to the Lake District!
Your hearty laughs was the one that convinced me this will be my next bike. Because it is the one main reason we all ride, for the fun of it. Thank you.
About the starting of the engine: yes, it seems it takes some time to launch, but I think it's on purpose. It leaves the time for the oil to run properly everywhere before to allow ignition. There is a neat video from "Tyrrell's Classic Workshop" that explains ti well. It's about "how to warm up your classic car engine the correct way", and explains how the electronics evolved to allow for slower startup procedures with time... For lubrification. At first, like you, I was always wondering if that was the starter struggling, or a weak battery (we know how KTM's electronics can be sensitive to a low voltage), but I think this is the reason: just good engineering. My 990 SMT did that. My previous 1290 SAS did that. My current 1290 SAS does that.
Great review Sam, very different from other reviews I've seen, it was very informative and a real life down to earth owners feel about a great bike. best review I've seen and makes me want one. The KTM is back on my wish list.
Engine start revolutions is a function of both the engine management and tuning, the ecu needs to see the crank position and cam postions so at least two revolutions plus the manufacturer may give it a few more revolutions to build oil pressure to save the bearings 👍
Yes true! It was an odd thing to get used to as most bikes just go with the standard 2 revolutions. Having said that, since I was listening out for it, I noticed most of the bigger power and CC bikes tend to turn over an extra time too
I was on the fence between this sas and gs1250…your vids are definitely swaying me to the Ktm! Dig how giddy you get when giving it the beans..looks and sounds like total happiness on 2’s to me..
@@SamVBikes it Does help..I’m going to Vegas to rent one that’s already broke in so I can get the full experience…until then, I find myself clicking through your catalog! Haha safe riding out there 🤙🏽
Sam, you mentioned your niggle with the start button. On my 790R I just press it once and don't hold it on. The bike auto starts itself from there. May be worth a try. Awesome vid!
Hey! Yes I've recently found out mine does that too. It still turns over 3/4 times before starting but by the sounds of it, it's because it's a bigger engine. Thanks for watching!
Another great video, iam going tommorow to order the 23 year and because of your videos i cant wait to get it. you thought me so much, really appreciate the time you took to explain everything , cant wait to do the run in and put it in rally mode and power wheelie it until the mitas tires are done for :) hello from Serbia
Hello! Thank you!! I still have the bike, with nearly 22k miles on and LOVE it! I'm going to do an updated version of this video when I hit the 2 year ownership point. Welcome to the Super Adventure club!
@@SamVBikes thanks mate, glad you still love it, its rare to love a bike after having put so much miles, which is great. i have currently the 2019 Kawasaki z1000sx and i love the bike even after 4 years but my back and hip are starting to hurt do to earlier injuries and thats why iam taking the leap amd going for a avanture bike. its time. iam not joung anymore. cant wait for the suspension to soften the road 😂
@@SamVBikes thats the plan, longer journeys, yea the z1000sx is a great bikez 111nm it pulls, i have the strom cloud blue color and it turns heads, but after 2 hours of riding it, i come off and limp like a old man😂😂😂
The factory peg rubbers are bolted in so would need to carry a 10mm socket with me to take them out. I tried riding without the bolt in but found they rocked in the peg which bugged me! If you plan to go off road it's fine, but if its a spontaneous one it can get slippy
I know I'm a little late to the party but you mentioned the footpegs not being good when your feet are muddy. You can take the rubber grips out with the tool kit so you have steel foot grips. Just FYI! Great videos! I put a deposit down for mine!
Haha yes I found that out the other day! I think im going to order the SW Motech ones as they have a bigger surface area to put feet on too! Thank you, you'll love it!
Yeah I've noticed in a few other bikes too from KTM sincr! Must be something to do with fuel injection or safety protocols. Does always make me wonder haha
Nice one. Enjoyed that 😁👍 I have a ‘17 plate SAS. Love how mad it is 😆 Will be while before I can look at this new one. 😬 I’ll make do with watching your vids 🙂👍🏍🧡
Im watching a load of your videos as im looking to get a SA-S. Agree with your missus, i thought praying mantis or grasshopper. I like it! Have you seen the Puig Beak extender. That looks cool and breaks up the flat front.
Thanks for watching them! I love the bike still. 36k miles and it's still going strong 💪🏼 I've seen the beak extender.. I can't work out if I like it enough to buy it haha
I just noticed that a lot of the UK Reviewers use Miles and Miles per Gallon. What's up with that? Excellent review. I'm looking at a 2023 Adv S, so this was really helpful.
Europe is mostly metric, the US is mainly imperial and we seem to be stuck in the middle haha. A lot of the understanding here is done in metric but there are things like MPG, yards to exit and MPG which signs are still shown in etc
If it helps you lean further, I've just ticked over 9k miles and still absolutely love it! She's got an exhaust and a few extra toys on and it's been faultless 😉
Great bike, I got the ktm 1090s and while it doesn’t have all the electronic jizzery of the 1290 it isn’t detrimental to the bike, only problem I had was the clutch slave cylinder giving out at 7000 miles so just replaced it with an Oberon.
Sam very late to the party myself, couldnt find any comments on it about the switch gear. You can adjust the brightness in the menu, my 23 model looks like a Christmas tree in the dark with the backlight turned up 😎
Haha! Better late than never! Mine is dialled up to max but the left is still dimmer than the right for some reason! Maybe it's been upgraded in the 23!
Haha a grasshopper?! Haven’t heard that one before but I definitely see it. Personally it dead on reminds me of Edward Munch’s painting, “The Scream”. I can’t not imagine this thing wailing like some banshee in the night when I see the front end. I guess it’s fitting if you’re a rider that likes to haul ass at night letting that engine sing 🤣
FYI if you see a camera van pointing at you it cant do anything as needs to see number plate to prosecute. Just don't do what I done and thought I was being a smart arse, waving down all the traffic to warn as I passed the van and the ****er turned the camera round and got me doing 36 in a 30. Had to do a speed awareness course for that!
Okay i have to pause at the, Bugs Life, GIF. LMAO, I just got a ‘23 1290 SA-R and sent a pic to my step dad, he immediately sent me that very same GIF🤣😂🤣. Okay on with the show. Quite good video by the way.
@@SamVBikes😆… okay cool. I will definitely be looking forward to that. First time KTM owner here so I am very curious on how it performed in the long run.
Too right I am! Haha I've got a few pics as the desktop screensaver. I wonder if the other half would mind me having a picture on the bedside table which I wish sweet dreams every night 😂
I have a 2021 KTM 890 Adventure with now 250 miles on it and it has been nothing but problems. It takes 3 - 8 attempts to get it started when cold, it stalls after a few seconds requiring another start. Many false neutrals, problems with down shifting not working (even while moving can’t go from 2nd to 1st). Indicator lights popping up with a generic “immobilizer failure”. The GPS app is HORRIBLE, like map quest level directions. That is, if the directions work at all … randomly disconnects making me pull over and restart the bike. I bought a Garmin GPS instead. I’ve taken it to the shop multiple times and each time they say this is a normal with KTM. Would have been nice if they told me this when I was buying it. I’m not happy at all, and just started building a lemon law case.
That's absolute not normal with a KTM.. it shouldn't be normal with any bike. I'd suggest trying a different shop! If someone told me that I'd want my money back!
@@SamVBikes that is exactly what I did, however they said that once the bike is sold it’s on KTM. They are helping me document the problems and I have a warranty service scheduled for the 11th.
That's really crap! Sorry to hear! I guess it's luck of the draw but I'd definitely not take it that "it's just a KTM and that's what they do". The vast majority of new KTMs are faultless
I found the easiest way of doing it is to go onto KTM website and into the SuperAdv page, hit 'Configure', then browse powerparts as if you were adding it to a bike spec. It gives you the part number and the cost. The main powerparts section on the website is really difficult to find what you want, and doesn't give you prices!
Thats the traction control setting. In Rally mode, you can dial it up and down from 1-9. It's also tied to the wheelie control. So it's always on 1 which is the lowest, unless it's grim weather then it hovers around 5 or 6! It's not there if you're in normal modes
It doesn't on this bike - Road, Rain, Sport, Off Road and then Rally mode if you opt for the tech pack. You get a lot of options in Rally mode so I guess thats closest to the track mode
Thank you! I'm around 176cm and it's made a massive difference! I normally ride around with my visor open because I don't need to have it shut. I can have the screen set near the top and it's no issue. The only wind I get is from the inward points on the side of the main screen, so I adjust to make that work. Hope that helps!
How are you getting on with your Sidi Adv 2s? I've had mine for about 3 years and although they offer loads of protection... They squeak and rub like mad when I'm walking! Do you have this problem at all?
I love them! I keep them relatively clean (when I can be bothered) but when I clean them, I use duck wax. Put it in all the joints once a month and I never have a squeak! My mates on the other hand never get cleaned or waxed and you have to shout over the noise of them 😂. You can get a big tub of it on Amazon for about £13. Lasts forever
Yes your video helps my desire to want one but not helpful to my bank account..lol As much as I like my R1250 GSA.... my impression with the SA is that it will give me the utility and comfort of my GS and playfulness of my S1000R..... In other words truly a multi purpose bike,, is this somewhat accurate?
Haha I'm sorry to your bank account!! That's basically what I take from it. The fit and finish on the GS is slightly nicer, and you do need the comfort seat for it to be as comfortable, but you get the fun factor of it basically being an off road capable Superduke R with a windscreen. It's an awesome machine 👌🏼
Thats about right yes, 80/20 or maybe a little more off road. I've got my eye on the Michelin Anakee Adventure's primarily, I wouldn't mind sticking a pair of the Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR's on. Loved those on the Tracer. Got an early bird ticket to the Adventure Bike Rider festival next year so might go a bit more knobbly for that
@@SamVBikes I'm thinking ahead to next year's touring myself and will probably put next tyres on the NC for it, and it's always useful to see and hear when folk have had good/bad experiences to report, or have heard or reqad good things about certain makes and models of tyre. 👍🏻
If you're not planning any off road, my absolute go-to tyre is the Michelin Road5. Awesome tyres, same confidence in the wet as in the dry, and last stupid long. Everyone that runs them, swears by them! My other half has them on her NC and loves them. Happy to help where I can!
Thanks again for an informative vid 👍.....I'm about 2,000 miles in and the only thing I don't like is that bloody indicator switch!!!! Still haven't found the knack to turning it off boooo. Can you let me know what size/model bar risers you use? I know you mentioned them in the vid (sw motech I think) but was wondering what height and if you needed to extend the cables? Cheers, Ash 👍👍 EDIT: Just spotted the answer in a comment below, but....where did you order them from? SW motech insisting on minimum order valve of €150 🤣, the risers are only €50 🤣🤣, jokers
Haha! I think I've just found that position to hit and stored it in the muscle memory!! Congrats on the new bike too. Didn't need to extend any cables at all Ahh I know! I should have said. I was not going to pay 150 on random bits just for some bar risers so did some digging. They are exactly the same part number as the 2020 Super Adventure S, so I ordered the 2020 model risers from the UK site. 20mm risers as you would have seen! The UK SW Motech site doesn't have the V2 adventure yet, so I've done this with a few parts! Heel plates and all sorts!
@@SamVBikes back again mate 😉..... Got the risers today, do they fit like this in my pic ? I've had risers on a different bike and they installed differently to how these look like 🤔 cheers 👍 (drive.google.com/file/d/1KPAY2iMXrH4CGanUPIoDyeSABaAowKAj/view?usp=drivesdk)
@@MofoFunk84 Hey! I can't access that document yet, have requested access. I assume you mean the bottom of these are almost square in shape, fitting into the round space left by the bar? If so, yes that's how mine sit. I had a very similar set on my Tracer which seemed to do the same, so not sure if its just the design
Hi Sam just about to buy one but been put off a bit by some vids talking about the vibration. You mentioned it a little so I presume you did not think that it was bad ?
It is a vibey bike, but no more so than any other big-bore twin cylinder adventure bike. You quickly work out the best gears to be in - same thing with an inline-4 Vs a twin etc. Don't labour the engine and the vibes are way less! I've just done my 30,000 mile review on this bike and vibes weren't even a point of discussion if that helps! I'd definitely say ride it if you haven't already
hi sam.im late to this video and thinking of the ktm adventure.do you still own it?i have a nc750x for commuting and test rode the ktm last week.what a bike..will it be good for the daily commute or is it overkill?and what is the service cost and fuel cost please.thank you and hope you have a nice day.regards troy
@SamVBikes thanks for your response.i shall definitely check out more tedious content. Also the bike I'm looking at is £15,499 but it dosnt have the tech pack included.should I purchased this?.have you done a service cost video yet?. Live to ride/ride to live :0)
@SamVBikes good morning Sam. So I have the honda nc750x dct, and I'm really thinking g about the ktm adventure.most of my riding is commuting and that's about 1 hour 20 minutes to work.should I trade in my bike amd go for the ktm.? Your advise is much appreciated. Have a good day. Troy :0)
@Getagripbicycleworks Morning! My commute is now nearly 2 hours, 80 miles each way and I use the KTM for that. It will be more expensive to run than the NC. My partners NC does 70mpg odd, and a set of tyres lasts for 10k miles or more. The KTM does around 50-55mpg, and I normally get 4k out of a rear tyre, but that's mainly because I like the throttle! Service int are 9k miles which is a little higher than the NC. I really enjoy the bike on the long commutes because it makes it less tedious, plus it's a big comfy adv bike with heated seats, cruise control, rider modes etc. So there are definitely pros and cons to both, but with my distance, I wouldn't go for anything that doesn't excite me! I've done 44k miles now and it's still going very strong
Fair point. I would say momentarily spinning up the rear wheel on a long, straight bit of green lane with plenty of visibility, is vastly different to racing down them at 60mph with no regard for what might be around the corner though. If you're doing the latter, that's what I would class as riding like a knob
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Finally a review from sombody who is taking the bike for just what it is.
I say to people... if you are going to test or review a bike.. cast aside all your preconceived ideas and clear your mind.
Take it for how it makes you feel and what it is.
For example, we often hear.... it doesn't have have shaft drive... so what.... that's how it was designed. Don't keep keep referring to shaft drive. Shaft drive has its virtues and its problems.
I ride a GS and I know the 1290 is now a better bike, I accept that.
So to all those GS peeps out there....Get over it.
Thank you for a brilliant review.
I agree! Some things would be a nice addition to any bike but if they aren't, then so be it! Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for watching
I believe the rubber inserts in the pegs just pull out and push back in… no tools, to give you grip for off-road use 👍
You're right! They have a nut to secure them in place, but I ended up riding without that for a while and it was fine. I've since upgraded to SW motech pegs too for a bit more surface area!
Hi Sam. Just got back from three days and 1100 mile round trip in the lake district. Had its first service last Wednesday, Thursday morning off the 360 miles to the lakes. My thoughts on the bike. Comfort was good for a couple of hours then stopped for fuel, acc brilliant on the motorway effortless crusing. I was getting 58 mpg, I have mine in auto suspension sport mode. Screen is fine or me I'm 5"8. Rained quite a lot and had total confidence in the wet it handled brilliantly, only issue was on the honnister pass over a cattle grid where the back came round, but it sorted itself out, unlike my underpants. I like you will keep this bike for years it really is that good.
Haha chuckled at the "unlike my underpants" part of that!! I agree with you! It's an awesome bit of kit. KTM have just text me this weekend saying my comfort seat has arrived so will get a vid up and give you an update if its worth a buy. Need to get myself back up to the Lake District!
Your hearty laughs was the one that convinced me this will be my next bike. Because it is the one main reason we all ride, for the fun of it. Thank you.
Haha I can't help myself! Get off the bike every time with an aching jaw and a smile on my face! Thanks for watching!
About the starting of the engine: yes, it seems it takes some time to launch, but I think it's on purpose. It leaves the time for the oil to run properly everywhere before to allow ignition. There is a neat video from "Tyrrell's Classic Workshop" that explains ti well. It's about "how to warm up your classic car engine the correct way", and explains how the electronics evolved to allow for slower startup procedures with time... For lubrification. At first, like you, I was always wondering if that was the starter struggling, or a weak battery (we know how KTM's electronics can be sensitive to a low voltage), but I think this is the reason: just good engineering. My 990 SMT did that. My previous 1290 SAS did that. My current 1290 SAS does that.
Good to know! It's never been a problem and has always started but it did make me wonder when I first got the bike! Haha
Great review Sam, very different from other reviews I've seen, it was very informative and a real life down to earth owners feel about a great bike. best review I've seen and makes me want one. The KTM is back on my wish list.
Thank you very much! Appreciate the kind words! If it helps, I'm now over 10k miles in and still absolutely adore the thing haha
Good to hear your views,thanks.
Thanks for watching Bruce!
No other bike comes close Sam. I've rode them all mate . Smiles for ya miles simply the best 👌
Couldn't agree more! Such a beast and get off it with a smile every time!
Engine start revolutions is a function of both the engine management and tuning, the ecu needs to see the crank position and cam postions so at least two revolutions plus the manufacturer may give it a few more revolutions to build oil pressure to save the bearings 👍
Yes true! It was an odd thing to get used to as most bikes just go with the standard 2 revolutions. Having said that, since I was listening out for it, I noticed most of the bigger power and CC bikes tend to turn over an extra time too
Just spent 1600 miles in rain- the OE tyres are surprisingly good, so don't fret.
Good to hear! Some people are saying they don't trust them, and others are saying they are amazing! It's so strange
I was on the fence between this sas and gs1250…your vids are definitely swaying me to the Ktm! Dig how giddy you get when giving it the beans..looks and sounds like total happiness on 2’s to me..
If it helps... I'm 22k miles in and I can't get off it without a smile on my face! It's been the best thing I've ever bought 😉
@@SamVBikes it Does help..I’m going to Vegas to rent one that’s already broke in so I can get the full experience…until then, I find myself clicking through your catalog! Haha safe riding out there 🤙🏽
Haha! If it has the tech pack, put it in Rally mode, with Rally throttle... it changes it into an even more brutal machine! Haha thanks for watching
These videos just get better & better, just binge watching them now for my daily biking content 🏍
"as long as it stays reliable " 🤞
😂😂 yeah hoping so!
Sam, you mentioned your niggle with the start button. On my 790R I just press it once and don't hold it on. The bike auto starts itself from there. May be worth a try.
Awesome vid!
Hey! Yes I've recently found out mine does that too. It still turns over 3/4 times before starting but by the sounds of it, it's because it's a bigger engine. Thanks for watching!
Oh them cornering lights look incredible!
They are soo good!
Another great video, iam going tommorow to order the 23 year and because of your videos i cant wait to get it. you thought me so much, really appreciate the time you took to explain everything , cant wait to do the run in and put it in rally mode and power wheelie it until the mitas tires are done for :) hello from Serbia
Hello! Thank you!! I still have the bike, with nearly 22k miles on and LOVE it! I'm going to do an updated version of this video when I hit the 2 year ownership point. Welcome to the Super Adventure club!
@@SamVBikes thanks mate, glad you still love it, its rare to love a bike after having put so much miles, which is great. i have currently the 2019 Kawasaki z1000sx and i love the bike even after 4 years but my back and hip are starting to hurt do to earlier injuries and thats why iam taking the leap amd going for a avanture bike. its time. iam not joung anymore. cant wait for the suspension to soften the road 😂
Haha! Yes an adventure bike is so much nicer for comfort, especially on the longer journies! I do like an Z1000SX though haha!
@@SamVBikes thats the plan, longer journeys, yea the z1000sx is a great bikez 111nm it pulls, i have the strom cloud blue color and it turns heads, but after 2 hours of riding it, i come off and limp like a old man😂😂😂
😂😂 yeah I bet! Welcome to the world of adventure bikes! It's a lot of fun! Order yourself the heated ergo seat too! It's a dream
I bought one!! Cant wait for it
Yes!!! Congratulations!
If you get muddy feet, simply pull out the rubber in the pegs…..can easier put back etc..
The factory peg rubbers are bolted in so would need to carry a 10mm socket with me to take them out. I tried riding without the bolt in but found they rocked in the peg which bugged me! If you plan to go off road it's fine, but if its a spontaneous one it can get slippy
Your videos are getting better all the time, I really enjoyed this one
Thank you! Trying to make them more tolerable and less of my nonsensical rambling haha!
Lovely bike. Had 2018 model. Richy Vida has now got garmin xt. To many problems with connection.
Thank you! Haha I have just bought exactly the same. Nice to have a full map too
Thanks, liking the bike more and more. Great review Sam :))
Cheers bud! Thanks for watching
I am happy with this Video. Id like to see u testing the 1250 gs and talk about it compare them both. Cheers.
If you take a look slightly more recently on my channel, I have that exact video!
Stonking motorcycle! Lighting at night is really amazing! Great video!
Thanks! I love it, such a great bike!!
I know I'm a little late to the party but you mentioned the footpegs not being good when your feet are muddy. You can take the rubber grips out with the tool kit so you have steel foot grips. Just FYI! Great videos! I put a deposit down for mine!
Haha yes I found that out the other day! I think im going to order the SW Motech ones as they have a bigger surface area to put feet on too! Thank you, you'll love it!
Yeah, I think I'm going to have to buy one. I've watched all your videos - you're great and deserve more subs!
Haha! Do it, you won't regret it! Thank you, appreciate it. Hopefully the almighty algorithm will find me one day!
Thanks!
Nice review, think I need a test ride.
Thank you! I know its not up everyone's street, but if you have an inner child like me, you'll love it
The "extra turn over" is pretty normal KTM. My 2011 990 SMT does it as well. It might be an LC8 V-twin thing, though.
Yeah I've noticed in a few other bikes too from KTM sincr! Must be something to do with fuel injection or safety protocols. Does always make me wonder haha
Excellent video a lot off new things
Thank you
No problem! Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching!
Nice video man, very entertaining. Enjoy.
Thank you!
Nice one. Enjoyed that 😁👍
I have a ‘17 plate SAS. Love how mad it is 😆
Will be while before I can look at this new one. 😬
I’ll make do with watching your vids 🙂👍🏍🧡
Thank you! Haha they are great fun. Thanks for watching 👌🏼🙌🏼
Im watching a load of your videos as im looking to get a SA-S.
Agree with your missus, i thought praying mantis or grasshopper. I like it! Have you seen the Puig Beak extender. That looks cool and breaks up the flat front.
Thanks for watching them! I love the bike still. 36k miles and it's still going strong 💪🏼
I've seen the beak extender.. I can't work out if I like it enough to buy it haha
Great video, picking mine up in a weeks time, can't wait.
Congratulations on the bike! I'm 27k miles in and still absolutely adore the thing!
I just noticed that a lot of the UK Reviewers use Miles and Miles per Gallon. What's up with that? Excellent review. I'm looking at a 2023 Adv S, so this was really helpful.
Europe is mostly metric, the US is mainly imperial and we seem to be stuck in the middle haha. A lot of the understanding here is done in metric but there are things like MPG, yards to exit and MPG which signs are still shown in etc
I’m leaning more towards this bike the more I watch.
Don’t want to be in the gs club
I’m not there yet £ wise. But soon. 🤞
If it helps you lean further, I've just ticked over 9k miles and still absolutely love it! She's got an exhaust and a few extra toys on and it's been faultless 😉
Great bike, I got the ktm 1090s and while it doesn’t have all the electronic jizzery of the 1290 it isn’t detrimental to the bike, only problem I had was the clutch slave cylinder giving out at 7000 miles so just replaced it with an Oberon.
Good to know! It seems odd how so many people have a faultless experience and then the odd few have nonstop issues!
Sam very late to the party myself, couldnt find any comments on it about the switch gear. You can adjust the brightness in the menu, my 23 model looks like a Christmas tree in the dark with the backlight turned up 😎
Haha! Better late than never!
Mine is dialled up to max but the left is still dimmer than the right for some reason! Maybe it's been upgraded in the 23!
Yeah maybe that's it. I've got it turned down a little actually so must be a dodgy LED
Bloody KTM... never buying one again 😂😂😂
(obviously a joke for those reading this on the Internet that don't know what humour is)
Haha a grasshopper?! Haven’t heard that one before but I definitely see it. Personally it dead on reminds me of Edward Munch’s painting, “The Scream”. I can’t not imagine this thing wailing like some banshee in the night when I see the front end. I guess it’s fitting if you’re a rider that likes to haul ass at night letting that engine sing 🤣
Hahaha! Yes I can see that!
Really enjoy your videos Sam. Keep up the great work mate.
Thank you mate! Appreciate it!
Excellent review!
Thank you!
Great review, thanks
No problem, thanks for watching!
Good road that 👀 ride it most of the time
Haha wondered how many people would recognise it!
@@SamVBikes every part of it, how many time did you go up and down 😅 great video nice flow of talking.
@@SamVBikes I will be moving from my superduke back to the adventure s but previous model may see you about I think we live in the same town 👍🏼
Just twice! Someone ruined my fun the first time so would have been rude not to do it again haha! Thank you mate
Fantastic movie
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Thank you!
1984 all over this video. Do they film you taking a dump? And I don't mean dumping your bike
FYI if you see a camera van pointing at you it cant do anything as needs to see number plate to prosecute. Just don't do what I done and thought I was being a smart arse, waving down all the traffic to warn as I passed the van and the ****er turned the camera round and got me doing 36 in a 30. Had to do a speed awareness course for that!
Ahhh what a git! Need one of those numberplates which accidently fold away when required haha
Okay i have to pause at the, Bugs Life, GIF. LMAO, I just got a ‘23 1290 SA-R and sent a pic to my step dad, he immediately sent me that very same GIF🤣😂🤣. Okay on with the show. Quite good video by the way.
😂😂 she still tells me it looks like a grasshopper and it can't be unseen! Thank you! Got a 2 year 30k mile review coming in June too!
@@SamVBikes😆… okay cool. I will definitely be looking forward to that. First time KTM owner here so I am very curious on how it performed in the long run.
Bit of a spoiler...Best purchase I've ever made! My finance agreement is up in June and it's not going anywhere! Absolutely adore it!
Fantastic review
Thank you! 🙌🏼
Nice review Sam, you can you're smitten with the bike. Have you got a photo of it on your desk yet 😉
Too right I am! Haha I've got a few pics as the desktop screensaver. I wonder if the other half would mind me having a picture on the bedside table which I wish sweet dreams every night 😂
@@SamVBikes 😂 try it, I dare you! 😂
Ive got a better idea... put bed in the garage and sleep next to the real thing haha!
@@SamVBikes the best idea is to go with the photo beside the bed then Emma will banish you to the garage, then she will think it's her idea! 😂
Or... banish her to the garage and bring the love of my life inside in the warm 😂
Love Your Vid👌🏻
Thank you! 🙌🏼
You mentioned bar risers, how tall are they?. Great video.
They are the SW Motech 20mm option, I think they do a 30mm too if you wanted a taller version. Thanks for watching!
I have a 2021 KTM 890 Adventure with now 250 miles on it and it has been nothing but problems. It takes 3 - 8 attempts to get it started when cold, it stalls after a few seconds requiring another start. Many false neutrals, problems with down shifting not working (even while moving can’t go from 2nd to 1st). Indicator lights popping up with a generic “immobilizer failure”. The GPS app is HORRIBLE, like map quest level directions. That is, if the directions work at all … randomly disconnects making me pull over and restart the bike. I bought a Garmin GPS instead. I’ve taken it to the shop multiple times and each time they say this is a normal with KTM. Would have been nice if they told me this when I was buying it. I’m not happy at all, and just started building a lemon law case.
That's absolute not normal with a KTM.. it shouldn't be normal with any bike. I'd suggest trying a different shop! If someone told me that I'd want my money back!
@@SamVBikes that is exactly what I did, however they said that once the bike is sold it’s on KTM. They are helping me document the problems and I have a warranty service scheduled for the 11th.
That's really crap! Sorry to hear! I guess it's luck of the draw but I'd definitely not take it that "it's just a KTM and that's what they do". The vast majority of new KTMs are faultless
Sir, please give a more comprehensive review after you get around 25 or 30 thousand miles. 1500 miles not nearly enough.
I have a 6000 mile review on my channel which is the highest mileage review on this bike I believe.
Awesome motorcycle ! be safe , more like Hornet face to me :)
Haha thanks!
Looks like the face of General grievous.
I'll take that over a grass hopper haha
@@SamVBikes lol
Looks a bit like a split wasp head with the mid section removed and the sides pushed together, or preying mantis
Haha yeah!
Can't seem to find the official uk ktm parts site. Anyone know what's it's called. Looking for the seats and other gubbins
I found the easiest way of doing it is to go onto KTM website and into the SuperAdv page, hit 'Configure', then browse powerparts as if you were adding it to a bike spec. It gives you the part number and the cost. The main powerparts section on the website is really difficult to find what you want, and doesn't give you prices!
@@SamVBikes will give it a go, cheer 😊
What is that 6 doing on the dash on the left?
Thats the traction control setting. In Rally mode, you can dial it up and down from 1-9. It's also tied to the wheelie control. So it's always on 1 which is the lowest, unless it's grim weather then it hovers around 5 or 6! It's not there if you're in normal modes
Does it have track and performance mode?
R/s
Earl
It doesn't on this bike - Road, Rain, Sport, Off Road and then Rally mode if you opt for the tech pack. You get a lot of options in Rally mode so I guess thats closest to the track mode
Hi SAm Great review. A question. Is there much improvement with that spoiler on the windshield? I am 181 cm tall (71 inches)
Thank you! I'm around 176cm and it's made a massive difference! I normally ride around with my visor open because I don't need to have it shut. I can have the screen set near the top and it's no issue. The only wind I get is from the inward points on the side of the main screen, so I adjust to make that work. Hope that helps!
How are you getting on with your Sidi Adv 2s? I've had mine for about 3 years and although they offer loads of protection... They squeak and rub like mad when I'm walking! Do you have this problem at all?
I love them! I keep them relatively clean (when I can be bothered) but when I clean them, I use duck wax. Put it in all the joints once a month and I never have a squeak! My mates on the other hand never get cleaned or waxed and you have to shout over the noise of them 😂. You can get a big tub of it on Amazon for about £13. Lasts forever
@@SamVBikes sounds good, thanks for the advice, I'll look into it!
You're right, duck wax has stopped the squeaking! I can finally walk in silence 😂
Haha! Glad it worked for you too!
Yes your video helps my desire to want one but not helpful to my bank account..lol As much as I like my R1250 GSA.... my impression with the SA is that it will give me the utility and comfort of my GS and playfulness of my S1000R..... In other words truly a multi purpose bike,, is this somewhat accurate?
Haha I'm sorry to your bank account!! That's basically what I take from it. The fit and finish on the GS is slightly nicer, and you do need the comfort seat for it to be as comfortable, but you get the fun factor of it basically being an off road capable Superduke R with a windscreen. It's an awesome machine 👌🏼
What tyres are you fancying putting on the bike, Sam? Something 80/20 road focused? Any shortlisted ones you've seen so far?
Thats about right yes, 80/20 or maybe a little more off road. I've got my eye on the Michelin Anakee Adventure's primarily, I wouldn't mind sticking a pair of the Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR's on. Loved those on the Tracer. Got an early bird ticket to the Adventure Bike Rider festival next year so might go a bit more knobbly for that
@@SamVBikes I'm thinking ahead to next year's touring myself and will probably put next tyres on the NC for it, and it's always useful to see and hear when folk have had good/bad experiences to report, or have heard or reqad good things about certain makes and models of tyre. 👍🏻
If you're not planning any off road, my absolute go-to tyre is the Michelin Road5. Awesome tyres, same confidence in the wet as in the dry, and last stupid long. Everyone that runs them, swears by them! My other half has them on her NC and loves them. Happy to help where I can!
@@SamVBikes fab, thanks mate 👍🏻
No problem! Thanks for watching and have a good week
Can I ask what helmet speakers you’re using for music/calls etc
I now use the Cardo Packtalk Edge! Stock speakers work well but I now use in-ear monitors with my CustomFitGuards
Thanks again for an informative vid 👍.....I'm about 2,000 miles in and the only thing I don't like is that bloody indicator switch!!!! Still haven't found the knack to turning it off boooo. Can you let me know what size/model bar risers you use? I know you mentioned them in the vid (sw motech I think) but was wondering what height and if you needed to extend the cables? Cheers, Ash 👍👍
EDIT: Just spotted the answer in a comment below, but....where did you order them from? SW motech insisting on minimum order valve of €150 🤣, the risers are only €50 🤣🤣, jokers
Haha! I think I've just found that position to hit and stored it in the muscle memory!! Congrats on the new bike too. Didn't need to extend any cables at all
Ahh I know! I should have said. I was not going to pay 150 on random bits just for some bar risers so did some digging. They are exactly the same part number as the 2020 Super Adventure S, so I ordered the 2020 model risers from the UK site. 20mm risers as you would have seen!
The UK SW Motech site doesn't have the V2 adventure yet, so I've done this with a few parts! Heel plates and all sorts!
Fantastic, cheers for the info mate I'll get them ordered up 😁😁😁
No prob man! Enjoy!
@@SamVBikes back again mate 😉..... Got the risers today, do they fit like this in my pic ?
I've had risers on a different bike and they installed differently to how these look like 🤔 cheers 👍 (drive.google.com/file/d/1KPAY2iMXrH4CGanUPIoDyeSABaAowKAj/view?usp=drivesdk)
@@MofoFunk84 Hey! I can't access that document yet, have requested access.
I assume you mean the bottom of these are almost square in shape, fitting into the round space left by the bar? If so, yes that's how mine sit. I had a very similar set on my Tracer which seemed to do the same, so not sure if its just the design
Hi Sam just about to buy one but been put off a bit by some vids talking about the vibration. You mentioned it a little so I presume you did not think that it was bad ?
It is a vibey bike, but no more so than any other big-bore twin cylinder adventure bike.
You quickly work out the best gears to be in - same thing with an inline-4 Vs a twin etc. Don't labour the engine and the vibes are way less!
I've just done my 30,000 mile review on this bike and vibes weren't even a point of discussion if that helps!
I'd definitely say ride it if you haven't already
Cheers Sam and thanks for answering so quickly
No problem! (Better talking about bikes than working!)
Whats with all the hand waving .
Gesticulating has been proven to show that the person is passionate about the subject they speak of. Sorry if that offends you.
hi sam.im late to this video and thinking of the ktm adventure.do you still own it?i have a nc750x for commuting and test rode the ktm last week.what a bike..will it be good for the daily commute or is it overkill?and what is the service cost and fuel cost please.thank you and hope you have a nice day.regards
troy
Hey! Yes I've done 42k miles on it now. There's a 30k mile review later on my channel going through a lot of these questions!
@SamVBikes thanks for your response.i shall definitely check out more tedious content. Also the bike I'm looking at is £15,499 but it dosnt have the tech pack included.should I purchased this?.have you done a service cost video yet?.
Live to ride/ride to live :0)
Yes definitely buy the tech pack. Normally you can get it thrown in or at a reduced price. Yes service cost is all in the 30k mile review
@SamVBikes good morning Sam.
So I have the honda nc750x dct, and I'm really thinking g about the ktm adventure.most of my riding is commuting and that's about 1 hour 20 minutes to work.should I trade in my bike amd go for the ktm.?
Your advise is much appreciated. Have a good day.
Troy :0)
@Getagripbicycleworks Morning! My commute is now nearly 2 hours, 80 miles each way and I use the KTM for that. It will be more expensive to run than the NC. My partners NC does 70mpg odd, and a set of tyres lasts for 10k miles or more. The KTM does around 50-55mpg, and I normally get 4k out of a rear tyre, but that's mainly because I like the throttle!
Service int are 9k miles which is a little higher than the NC.
I really enjoy the bike on the long commutes because it makes it less tedious, plus it's a big comfy adv bike with heated seats, cruise control, rider modes etc.
So there are definitely pros and cons to both, but with my distance, I wouldn't go for anything that doesn't excite me!
I've done 44k miles now and it's still going very strong
Sam - I'm roughtly 5'8.5" would the bike be too tall?
Not if you get the tech pack with the ability to lower the rear preload. My dad's ridden it at 5ft8 and he can get both feet down!
@@SamVBikes Many thanks.
I would say is more like an ant
More locust than grasshopper……
If you are going to ride like a #$*@, don’t do it here. As he proceeds to do it there himself.
Fair point. I would say momentarily spinning up the rear wheel on a long, straight bit of green lane with plenty of visibility, is vastly different to racing down them at 60mph with no regard for what might be around the corner though. If you're doing the latter, that's what I would class as riding like a knob
Pointless advertisements beforehand complete waste of everyone's time
I assume you're talking about adverts before my video starts as I had no adverts in the video. I have no control over the adverts unfortunately!