New bike reveal

After test riding the KTM 1190 Adventure a few weeks ago, I decided to try applying a loan for it. About a month later, I got a call from the shop and was informed that the loan was approved for the bike. I headed down to the shop the next day to sign the transfer of ownership and paid the downpayment.

Since everything is done online due to the pandemic after about 2 hours the bike ownership is transferred to me and the next day I went to collect her. Below is a video on the first day I took her home.

  

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 Remember to ride safe, be vigilant and keep the rubber side down

KTM 1050/1190 Adventure: First Ride Impression

Since both the 1050 and 1190 Adventure share the same basic chassis design with different functions, horsepower and torque I will combine both the review into one. All functions mentioned here will be referring to the 1050 Adventure unless specified.

Price wise the 1050 is cheaper as it is a CKD and locally assembled. The 1050 was to introduce as a more affordable bike to riders who are interested to wet their feet into the adventure bike world without breaking their bank account. The 1050 comes with a cast rims whereas the 1190 comes with spoke wheels which means the 1050 is more road oriented than the 1190.

1050 Adventure

1190 Adventure