New KTM 1090 Adventure
Like riding on the tarmac, the standard 1090 Adventure is the more
logical option. Fundamentally the same bike as the Adventure R, it gets the
same 125 bhp engine and running gear, adjustable rider ergonomics and
electronics.
The big difference is the
addition of cast alloy wheels with more street-focused rim sizes of 19in at the
front and 17in at the rear, plus more understated styling and a black frame in
place of the R’s garish orange.
Fewer off-road pretensions, and those smaller rims
and shorter travel suspension also lead to a seat height reduction of 40 mm,
from 890 mm to 850 mm compared to the R – making it a far easier bike to get on
and off, and to control at junctions.
Those cast wheels come shod in Metzeler Tourance
Next rubber in 110/70 R19 front and 150/70 R17 rear tyre sizes. KTM also offer
a 95 bhp variant – which can then be restricted to the 47 bhp for A2
riders. Once the owner has their full licence, the restriction can be removed.
