I have noticed a pattern with the Ride Magazine group adventure bike tests after reading this months group test (which was very much like the one they did in spring)
The KTM is always said to be fast, which somehow is bad, as they seem to struggle to understand the throttle does not have to be at 100% all the time. It also means they love the GS as it is pretty slow and steady even at 100% throttle.
The conclusion always seems to be all the other bikes may be faster, lighter, better handling, more fun, but overall the slowest, heaviest, least exciting, worst handling and most expensive bike wins the test.
I think KTM could do a lot to help themselves by improving the standard seat, but I do hope they don't read these tests and decide to make our beloved KTM's heavier, slower, worse handling and no fun in a bid to topple the GS.
The KTM is always said to be fast, which somehow is bad, as they seem to struggle to understand the throttle does not have to be at 100% all the time. It also means they love the GS as it is pretty slow and steady even at 100% throttle.
The conclusion always seems to be all the other bikes may be faster, lighter, better handling, more fun, but overall the slowest, heaviest, least exciting, worst handling and most expensive bike wins the test.
I think KTM could do a lot to help themselves by improving the standard seat, but I do hope they don't read these tests and decide to make our beloved KTM's heavier, slower, worse handling and no fun in a bid to topple the GS.