New KTM 1290 Super Adventure 2015
It was not a secret and we waited more than a confirmation. Confirmation that the French branch of the Austrian brand has just send us.
And given the brief press release we just received, it is likely that we have taken over the firm Mattighofen. So finally, in this release, so we have confirmation of the arrival of a Super Adventure family big road sports trails.
Thus sharing the catalog with 1190 Adventure, the 1290 KTM Super Adventure will bring “a high-end component for lovers of luxury for sports tourism.” Thus, it is likely that mechanically, the Austrian trail takes advantage of the engine SuperDuke R as strong 180 horsepower, Itself derived from the RC8-R. Confirmation which will attend a big month, on September 30 at the show in Cologne Germany.
However, what we are sure of is that this Super Adventure will be equipped with a “huge” tank for extended range, it will benefit from the new system Stability Control (MSC) and the ABS and traction control. KTM also telling us that its novelty will be equipped with “electronic assistance devices to completely new flying”.
We will return in due time on the subject in order to complete this puzzle well underway … The price and availability are not yet known.
