With a fully loaded luggage setup, how does the KTM 1290 Super Adventure ride two-up?
by geeta kumariover 1 year ago0 views7 comments
Adventure bike enthusiasts love to take a passenger or haul a full complement of camping gear and supplies on long trips. With its impressive power numbers and advanced suspension, the KTM 1290 Super Adventure seems like an ideal, fully loaded, two-up touring bike, but how does it handle? Suspension performance, vehicle handling, and overall stability in off-road situations are all a concern. The reason for this question is to learn from riders who have ridden their 1290 Super Adventure on extended two-up trips to find out how it handles with the added weight and how it compares to other adventure touring bikes being ridden in the same scenario.
KTM 1290 Super Adventure S
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Comments (7)
Premover 1 year ago
Surprisingly capable! The electronics really help with the extra weight. All you need to know is that when fully loaded, you will be making more frequent fuel stops.
Rishiover 1 year ago
It's been great doing several two-up tours. The only problem is it gets pretty hot for the passenger with the engine heat on slow off-road sections.
Gauravover 1 year ago
On-road it's brilliant. It depends on your skill level off-road. It’s doable, but you’re going to work harder than you would on a lighter bike.
Vibhuover 1 year ago
It's good, not as planted as my old R1200GS Adventure. Luggage requires more weight distribution than you are used to.
Loveover 1 year ago
No issues at all. All you have to do is adjust the preload. I did a 2-week trip fully loaded with my wife, and it was great.
Vivekover 1 year ago
Great on road but a handful off road when fully loaded. In technical terrain, you really feel the weight.
Sujitover 1 year ago
It's a beast! You don’t even notice the extra weight. More than enough power, it adjusts the semi-active suspension beautifully.
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