Interesting
If I was shallow enough to buy a bike just on looks it would be the Ducati every day. BTW I’m not that shallow - I bought a Multistrada 1000DS and loved it, especially when it ran.
This looks like an exciting bike if KTM decide to release it, could be trading my XR in for one.
Tried a 1290 SAS ...
Funny enough I had started looking for one. Thinking of trying a 2017-2019 model to see what they are like..
Funny enough I had started looking for one. Thinking of trying a 2017-2019 model to see what they are like..
2017 1290 is shite
2021 onwards is in a different league.
Although I could barely tell any difference riding back-to-back-to-back with my 2018 Model.
Biggest difference to me was riding position, much better for shorter folk, but a bit less leg room than mine, which I prefer.
I am sure the suspension computers work faster - not that I noticed a lot of difference except it felt a smidge softer - or maybe it was just more compliant due to the uprated suspension?
Power and torque felt identical.
Handling felt different, but not necessarily any better / worse, maybe with a test track and 2 bikes I could find some noticeable difference, but riding on roads near me it seemed fairly equal.
The ability to fine tune the suspension and the easy to get to air filter were the things I felt I would most like.
Think 17-19 is a good idea if you wanna save some cash, but I doubt there is much between a used 20 and 21 and I would defo pay a bit extra for the later bike.
It's probably a great ride, but compared to the PP (or anything really), It's pig ugly and the wheels are totally out of proportion to the bodywork.
It's probably a great ride, but compared to the PP (or anything really), It's pig ugly and the wheels are totally out of proportion to the bodywork.
Funny enough I had started looking for one. Thinking of trying a 2017-2019 model to see what they are like..
get it remapped by that bloke on the hill and it will comfortably pull 50 mph in top. As will the new model as it happens.
Had mine done "on the hill" and it will not sit comfortably in top at any speed under 55. Splurts and judders.