KTM 1290 Super Adventure S (2017) Brands Hatch GP Track Day 20/09/2018

Sorry about the wind noise! This was my first action camera and the first time I had ever used it. I was not aware the GoPro 6 suffered from this and I have used foam covers ever since.
This track day at Brands Hatch GP Circuit with 'No Limits' was already fully booked, so I turned up and waited for a space. I ended up with just a few sessions in the afternoon, this being one. This was recorded 2 years ago, at the time of posting this.
Tyres - Continental Road Attack 3
Another track day at Caldwell Park - • KTM 1290 Super Adventu...

[@mysticsignsofmotolife]

Just purchased a 2020 - coming from a Multistrada. I LOVE this bike!! Look at the versatility - day rider to racer. The Swiss Army Knife :) This motor is sublime with a huge amount of torque.

[@julianparkes794]

Love it , super adventure spanking sports bikes.

[@yosefsimon4099]

instaBlaster

[@rogerwilliams2902]

Excellent bit of riding there, entertaining too and you certainly werent hanging about !.

[@somotorrad5509]

Thank you, really appreciated.

[@KIKIguana]

This is absolutely fantastic to watch. Based on my needs, this bike should be my next; however, based on my personality, always a Hooligan at heart, I want a super duke or zh2. This was absolutely the video I needed to know I can still go full Hooligan on this bike

[@richardtarr9767]

Great lines. Rider is also getting on the throttle quite early. I have the same bike and it's great to see it's abilities demonstrated to the max.

[@ktmtravels3727]

I like to think you camped that night at Brands, few beers, then loaded up your panniers and rode home in the morning, doing a few Green Lanes on the way😆. Good job, either way👍

[@wildoutrider7]

Thanks for sharing 👍

[@Millga]

As a rider of sports/naked bikes so long i keep looking at these but ive been undecided, that was until now, it certainly looks like a capable and fun bike. As it happens i’ve got a test ride booked Saturday, just hope I can get the deal I want.

[@rodneyrayner4178]

I notice you have it set Rider plus luggage. Does it turn better like this ? Is it more stable ? Thanks for your thoughts.

[@somotorrad5509]

It does help the bike turn a bit better, but it also helps a lot with ground clearance on track. I pulled the forks up through the cIamps by at least 10mm I seem to remember, dropping the front, for both road and track. Remove the centre stand though, it grinds away quite soon on track!
It can often get a wobble at high speed, with the change in pre-load making no real difference. The damper helps prevent it getting out of hand at least.

[@backstreamnorth]

There is a reason it's named SUPER Adventure! I feel more comfortable at high speeds on this than on a supernaked or superbike, even in the corners. It's probably down to the fact that its feels like a Supermoto on steroids that is as comfortable as a car with that glorious supension

[@Eric-Marsh]

That's pretty cool. I've got a 2021 coming in a few days and may want to do some track days myself.

[@dmoder1019]

Nice to see a touring machine laying waste to sports bikes! And nice to view a video without a ton of shite music on it!! Bravo 👏🏻

[@zefSF]

Impressive riding skill 👍

[@nielsarnason9123]

well done...looks like fun!

[@roadglide]

Fine lines Matey!

[@hedonzx822]

KTM Ready to Race indeed 😇 getting the new one beginning of april 👍🏻👍🏾

[@rodrigogoncalves7683]

Wow I have the same bike 😍.. it’s powerful..
but what the power (engine ) the others race bikes ???

[@ChabacheTechTalk]

This is WOW!

[@motorbiketoureruk]

Good work, the big Ol girl was going well

[@robtno1]

That was cool beans I took a 2017 GS Rally around Brands GP good fun but knackering , much easier on the S1000rr.
I now have Superduke GT tool that around Nurburgring such good fun ...but not at your speed ! Thanks for the vid

[@dmaggio4011]

You have done this before...... very nice indeed...... what tires were you using here....?

[@somotorrad5509]

Thanks. Continental Road Attack 3. Great road tyre and they cope fine on track.

[@Lewiseyers]

My home track, not had the 1290s.a.r here yet...
I've sorta gained a few stone in weight and leather race suit dont fit...opps

[@xxxyyy2966]

Did you ride this bike faster or was your bike unsteady above 180 km / h? is it still safe to drive with the highest speed?

[@somotorrad5509]

This model is a little unstable at high speed. It is one of this bike’s weaknesses, but is understandable in an adventure bike that reaches 150mph (240kph).

[@Power_Panda_342]

Verry cool 👍
What type of pneumatic tire do you use on track ???
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I have the same Bike

[@somotorrad5509]

Continental Road Attack 3. A great all-round tyre that copes fine on track.

[@marczakv]

140mph and starts wobble, I love this motorcycle, but as they say the maximum speed of 162 mph should go
even with a margin

[@Fred_79]

Is it in MPH ? if in Km'/h it's just.... :D

[@Kaysersoza]

Ok. But the supersports riders were sleeping?

[@benitotaraborrelli2637]

very good

[@m3dia95]

Nice riding, should get a steering damper, any reason the screen is removed?

[@somotorrad5509]

Thanks. They come with a steering damper. It has a lot of resistance as standard and you can see why they need it.
I found the standard screen has noisy turbulence, so I tried it without and just preferred it. Visibility is better off-road and works really well without it on the track.

[@Eichhoernchenschreck]

Impressive! :-O

[@oscarvarela3496]

Mtc off?? Quickshifter on?

[@somotorrad5509]

Quickshifter On + MTC On.

[@julianparkes794]

Just shoes the s has sports bike performance.

[@user-to9ke6lz5b]

10:13 wobbling

[@stephenpatton8690]

VALIDATED. I have a 2018 and people dont understand what these bikes are capable of. Spank a Ducati... Jump some trees:)