KTM 1090 Adventure R test ride review

[@paulwatson5965]

I bought one new in 2018. I’ve been riding for 36 years now and I can honestly say this is the most perfect bike on the planet for me!! I raced cr500s in motocross and have raced woods since 96. I’m more biased towards dirt and had a tall order for a bike. KTM met that in triplicate. I ride the Hooch every year against guys on 200 lb bikes and I can keep up with them in the tighter stuff and then smoke them in the open!!😁😁 As far as height, I’m 5’9” and it’s tall but if you’re an off-roader, that’s nice! I put my wife on it all the time and we take long trips. Try that on a smaller bike...! It does everything!!

[@6tdegrees]

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[@nitishisad5947]

The video quality is better than the big players on TH-cam.. Brilliant! And i made my choice.. thanks.

[@MacawAviculture]

I have been riding for 50+ years and now ride a 2017 KTM 1090R on fast pavement rides to easy off-road trails, and a 2023 KTM 350 EXC-F for technical and more difficult trails. Like the Van Halen song, having two dedicated bikes gives me the Best of Both Worlds. I would never buy the new KTM 790/890/1290 bikes because of all the complicated electronics; t prefer to ride a motorcycle, not allow a computer to ride it for me. Great video, thanks for sharing.

[@Darkman79]

Good concise review! I got a 1090 as well!

[@phillipgarfoot9867]

Bought one last October, truth love it, awesome

[@BlenderBends]

Great video guys. Really enjoyed it. You covered of several point about this bike other reviews miss. And I like the way you showed a mortal person riding it and not some Stunt rider. I think KTM and Honda have made two great bike in the last 18 months that are changing the game. But il love the production of this vid. its pretty slick for a Qld crew ;)

[@ExContinentalAzores]

Pretty cool video and review. Liked and Subscribed. Thanks guys

[@damytzeus]

a big chunk of the weight loss, compared to 1190, is simply removing the center stand. there's minimal weight difference between 1190 and 1090

[@Britishshooter]

Britishshooter
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motograce, with great respect, a centre stand does not weigh 23lbs It weighs 5lbs at very maximum. I noticed a huge difference in weight riding both back to back. 1190 has more low down grunt it is true, but the 1090 has more than enough of that and goes on to be is a much better bike off road for those who know how to use the difference.
Not saying you don't, just saying.
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[@lifeasithappens5188]

good review !! see if you can bring up a comparison with the new Tiger 800 XCA. Nice to see a review in the intended environment for the bike in question. Thanx !!

[@pallyplays3605]

What did you end up deciding on ?i was inbetween both but decided on the 1090 r

[@exothermal.sprocket]

I've taken both on demo. You do notice a good deal loss of torque with the 1,050 motor vs. the previous 1,195, regardless of power-to-weight ratio. But better suspension, chassis, and less weight I guess are pluses.

[@Smightification]

Fun video! I cant wait to get my hands on one of these or the new 790 when it comes out!

[@jthomas7829]

Such a great motorcycle in every aspect...awesome video review as well

[@csr2atlasbestsetups35]

Good video 👍
Thank you ❤

[@Crust2013]

A big 'MX ADV' just superb ..
I kill mine lol use it more than the 450 laps along on gavel sideways all day crosses water fords seat deep love mine..

[@Biohazardpiano2010]

Maybe one day I'll be skilled enough to ride one of these. My wr250r will do for now

[@sllukas]

Keep them coming! :D

[@stefantipa7370]

Beautiful Review

[@lapstonelimousine1787]

13 something compression. Is there a tank for octane booster?

[@Britishshooter]

I am probably the only person who prefers the basic instrument layout on this bike to the computer screens like the 1290 has but there it is, I really do. I think I may get one because over here in the UK they are discounting these bikes lower than snake bollocks due to the incoming 790. When you think about it, fantastic though the 790 will undoubtably be, it will only be 15lbs lighter at best with 25 Bhp less power. Kind of makes this big V twin a bit of a tempting bargain does it not?

[@X_TheInvisibleMan_X]

Britishshooter Honestly I’m pleased with the basic instrument. Overall very pleased with the 1090r

[@nfvisuals]

I would like to watch some kind of comparison between the F800Gs and those heavier bikes on off road capabilities cause I like the BMW but I am still a bit in a doubt about the bike to buy taking in account that I am 6'7" tall. Thanks

[@RJvidmoto]

Great review!

[@mototaco2132]

Great bike, I only have 2 complaints..... 1) engine heat comes up your legs.... 2) when dropped, leverage points are too far apart, I have difficulty lifting it up myself.

[@Evil_Morty2000]

You could use the rope or a belt to extend leverage

[@user-bh2wt6cz5p]

NICE JOB

[@ajelltone7320]

So I'm torn. 690 R or 1090 ?? The price is certainly different . And the weight. Guess I 'd better go test drive one. Thoughts anyone ???

[@Angry-Lynx]

990 :D

[@g000se99]

I have both 😎

[@toddbenfield6546]

@@g000se99 me too✌️great bikes

[@areyoulying4937]

Really wish I had bought one when I had the chance.😢

[@Touchdowntommy12]

How’s the reliability on this bike? I’m looking at one. It’s down to the KTM, BMW and Triumph

[@inked-96]

Very good as has minimal to.go wrong.

[@aparajitchakma4479]

Hello sir what is the actual ground clearance of this bike ? Looks like so high ? Is there any seat height adjustment on this bike ? I'm a 5 ft 3 inch guy , so please let me know it

[@6tdegrees]

Aparajit Chakma very tall bike, a person with your stature would struggle especially pulling up to uneven ground. Seat height is 890mm at its lowest

[@aparajitchakma4479]

6Tdegrees so there is no seat height adjustment ? 😭

[@aparajitchakma4479]

6Tdegrees lowest 890 mm ?? Omg i can't ride this bike then 😭

[@dchampion5576]

I’m 6’6”. This bike fits me perfect.....😁

[@brunoestd1986]

Just been on one for a week - at 6' tall, it's a bit of a struggle to get on :)

[@needs2know1]

Someday. I’m still dumping money into my 500!

[@raptorthumper12]

Anybody know where this was filmed.?

[@pixiesful]

How about the seat height for a short arse ?

[@Captndarty]

How in the hell does it have a better power to weight ratio when it has lost more horsepower than its lost weight?

[@ratulhalder]

faced any heating issue while riding in heavy traffic?

[@exothermal.sprocket]

Good question. But I'm guessing nothing a Powercommander wouldn't solve. Usually excessive heat is a sign of lean fuel conditions for emissions regs.

[@seo2173]

does it have cornering abs?

[@inked-96]

No. You don't need it.

[@FeuerregengeistLP]

could 2 people sit on the bike ?

[@pallyplays3605]

Yes. Pillion seat is there. With pegs

[@sonnydiamond8993]

23L tank will get me how far?

[@robsonenduro3316]

nearest coffee shop.

[@ThisTall]

890 to 1290 is to big a jump. They should have kept the 1090.

[@ThisTall]

KTM seems to have sponsored 99.99% of all TH-cam content on their ADV bikes. There’s practically zero content online made by actual owners. That’s so weird!

[@6tdegrees]

Kermit just out of curiosity, what makes you think we are sponsored to do this. Just to clarify, we don’t get paid to make these video reviews nor are the we sponsored by any company.

[@ThisTall]

6Tdegrees just a poor choice of words on my part. I just meant 99% of KTMs reviews are coming from professional ride channels like this. Who are more often then not, given a bike by KTM to review this way.
I didn’t mean to imply any bias or anything on your part. In fact, the fact that such a majority of KTM review content online being professionally done, just means there’s a ton of extremely well done review on the product. I just bought a used 1090 today and am noticing after months looking up videos online about KTM products, that they seem to be the only brand that has a very small amount of privately made owner content. Just an odd anomaly I’ve noticed compared to other rec vehicle content online. Keep up the good work.

[@IamthePMofAustralia]

Anyone want to buy a slightly used BMW 1200 RallyeX ?

[@Lawman-196]

KTM couldn't have said it better....... Definitely paid advertisement.

[@6tdegrees]

Lawman FL I wish it was paid advertisement.

[@Lawman-196]

6Tdegrees ha ha..... so well put together they should be paying you!

[@6tdegrees]

Would be nice 😂

[@maxdim3704]

Κtm,every week something broke