My KTM 1290 Super Adventure S 3000-mile review – is it the best bike ever? What's gone wrong?

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• LA

  @LagoSoledadTentedCamp · 2 years ago

  Have the 2018 since half a year. Bought it with 7000 km and now I am on 17000 km. I live in Peru and we have some of the most awesome mountain roads with twisty turns and passes of 5000 Meter plus. Did a day ride from the pacific shore to Lake Titicaca in one day, riding from 0 to 4870 Meters ending the day in 4000 at Puno. What fun this bike is! Did a tour last March with my wife from Peru - Bolivia - Argentina - Chile and back to Peru. No issues at all so far. My wife never had any comfort issues and enjoyed the ride, apart from crossing the mad traffic cities of El Alto and Potosi in Bolivia, where you cross red lights, because the guys behind you won't stop. Love the bike and she is so much fun to ride and flips trough the switch backs with such pleasure. Ride safe!

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• UN

  @Unclefacts · 3 years ago

  &quot;use it as intended. Like a bit of an asshole&quot;<br><br>that earned you a sub.

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• AL

  @albertlira7443 · 3 years ago

  A perfect real world review. No filler just top notch info and the classic Rodie fun. Great video man!

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• MR

  @MrPMalmenklev · 2 months ago

  Looove the presentation man! And the bike too. &nbsp;:)

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• MI

  @micaKTM1290 · 3 years ago

  I have a 2020 version and it is an insanely fun bike. &nbsp;Only 2 items on the newer version peak my interest, more finite TC settings and the tighter steering geometry. I have 18,000 miles on it and still OMG every time I ride.

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• PA

  @PAB712 · 1 year ago

  A very entertaining review. &nbsp;Properly gave my new SAR some throttle today in sport mode. &nbsp;Traction light activated, no spin, no wheelie. &nbsp;Seamless acceleration. &nbsp;An amazing machine.

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• MA

  @MartyMcFlyGuy · 2 years ago

  It&apos;s like one of the few bikes I can fit as a tall rider.

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• GA

  @garytovey4711 · 2 years ago

  Great review. Really enjoyed your style. Thank you

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• DE

  @delk5024 · 2 years ago

  Great review. Had the rear shock fail on my adventure, replaced under warranty. I am convinced its the heat coming off the rear cylinder/exhaust.

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• IJ

  @IJINAK-i4z · 2 years ago

  Just turned 20k miles on my 2020 SAS. As you say, a bit glitchy electronically, but turning off/on usually sorts it. Kept getting MTC failure message, the a few weeks later it wouldn&apos;t start. Turned out the battery was on the way out. Other than that it&apos;s been fine. Lovely engine but not as comfy as my old Triumph Explorer (also not nearly as heavy!)

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• HO

  @holyrustedmetalbatman · 3 years ago

  For any looking to get one of these bikes:<br><br>Before you buy it, check it for valve cover leaks. &nbsp;I picked one up a few weeks ago, everything seemed fine at the dealer, took it around for a test ride. &nbsp;I get 50 miles and 2 hours away and front valve cover was leaking. &nbsp;Now waiting on parts and time to get into shop to get fixed, all covered under warranty.

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• PH

  @philipTOMPSETT · 3 years ago

  What a fantastic review style. Subscribed.

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