offworlder
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I was very excited to hear of a "smaller" adventure model from KTM:
http://www.ktm.com/travel/1050-adventure-eu/highlights.html#.VS0yJ5TF_R8
its apparently the replacement for the 990SMT
... here's the accompanying blather:
"a supremely competent and well equipped motorcycle at an attractive price"
"It represents the easy entry into the world of KTM travel enduros."
...while "more affordable", with alloyed rims, lower seat height, limited power delivery, and now a 3rd entry all within 250CC of each other - is this simply an attempt to grab more of the (entry level/F650) market BMW established ?
And from VisorDown's review:
"It makes its power using a sleeved down version of the 1190 Adventure’s engine with lighter pistons and a new heavier crankshaft for increased smoothness."
"creep past 6,000rpm, and where the 1190 surges towards its 150hp maximum output, the 1050 simply flatlines."
Add to this the incredibly underwhelming promo vid (with obligatory perfect people), where the 1050's exposure to dirt seems almost painstakenly absent:
http://www.ktm.com/travel/1050-adventure-eu/highlights.html#.VS0yJ5TF_R8
its apparently the replacement for the 990SMT
... here's the accompanying blather:"a supremely competent and well equipped motorcycle at an attractive price"
"It represents the easy entry into the world of KTM travel enduros."
...while "more affordable", with alloyed rims, lower seat height, limited power delivery, and now a 3rd entry all within 250CC of each other - is this simply an attempt to grab more of the (entry level/F650) market BMW established
?And from VisorDown's review:
"It makes its power using a sleeved down version of the 1190 Adventure’s engine with lighter pistons and a new heavier crankshaft for increased smoothness."
"creep past 6,000rpm, and where the 1190 surges towards its 150hp maximum output, the 1050 simply flatlines."
Add to this the incredibly underwhelming promo vid (with obligatory perfect people), where the 1050's exposure to dirt seems almost painstakenly absent:
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