I've had the same KTM branded Touratech top box on 3 KTM's now - its tough and watertight, looks the part on the bike, the strap points on the top are handy for lashing on an additional bag, simple box shape which is easy to pack, takes 1 full face helmet, it does need the extra mounting frame but that is transferable bike to bike. The owner, said that he thinks the problem could have been due to one of the following: · Something getting jammed in the brakes. · An issue with my aftermarket Black Dog footpegs that are mounted ½” lower than stock. He said that I might have ridden the rear brake EVEN with the tail light NOT activated. Let's talk about KTM Motorcycles and their subsidiary bikes like husqvarna here! Your favorite bike, accessories, problems, advice and everything in between! Chris Addison – 70 000 km on a KTM 640 Adventure KTM 990 Adventure R. Rupert and Fanny Feng traveled from Cape Town to Cairo on two KTM 990 Adventures. Four years and several expeditions later, Rupert described his black 990 Adventure R as “spotless”. We actually kept contact via email as we were riding a similar route about a month In short: The 990 is a modern classic. The 1090 R is a new bike with nice features and a feel like the modern 990, that looks 75 % as cool as the 990. #2. Beeee, goodcat8, Apple Jam and 2 others like this. coolrunnings , Sep 25, 2017. There is a standard of care that is either not required by KTM NA or very poorly implemented. A dealer should either meet that standard or move on. BMW is way better when it comes to requiring dealers to meet the requirements of the job. Part of the problem may be that ten years ago KTM was 90% dirt only and 100% of the bikes had a carburetor. 1 post · Joined 2022. #8 · Dec 20, 2022. So now I have an immobilizer failure showing on my screen. Have to tell you I've had defects with this KTM. Its a 2021 890 R with 900 miles on it. Cruise control defect upon delivery which was the brake lever sensors, dealer replaced. Product Features. You will need to either have longer front brake lines made for your bike, or relocate the brake distribution block to use this long travel kit on your KTM 1190 Adventure R. Travel is increased from 220 to 250mm front and rear. Ground clearance is increased from 250 to 280mm. Seat Height is increased from 890 to 920mm. JdQzo.

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