ktm adventure 990

2020

18.08

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ktm adventure 990

Running like a sick dog at the moment, carbs, plugs, valves???? Good at off road, forestry tracks, fields, fording rivers and all that. But the 990 was the only bike that could part me from the XRV the BMW's do it differently again and were not my cup of tea maybe when i hit 90.

Add in the 19.5 litres of fuel in the tank and a splash of coolant and oil and the final figure is around 245kg, so comparable with a Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin.But these are all just facts and figures – what does the thing ride like and should you consider buying one?Well, the first thing to note out on the road on the 990 is just how well balanced the bike is from the get-go.

Compare. I went out on a test ride and that was it. KTMs enjoy a high degree of reliability, born of a successful background in off-road racing and endurance events. 2 weeks to sort out. build quality is superb, reliability 100%, On road handling and agility superb, brakes take a little getting used too and could be a touch stronger but very good anyway, off road it is big but still agile and managable, comfort is excellent with gel seat fitted, engine is torquey, powerful and superb, economy good. Despite the colossal 21-inch front wheel the road-holding is excellent and utterly confidence-inspiring, with perfect balance. Take forks off and take to independent mechanic for fork seals and head races.save at least 600. After testing the KTM, Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman agree that it’s the perfect bike for their attempt to circumnavigate the globe.

Strengths: Storming engine - ride that torque wave! Now done 4000 miles (January 2006) since new, got the bike mid October 2005. Quality is the best, I ride all year and it gets all the salt etc, only the spokes and nipples let the side down, why people put up with seized brakes every year on brand new bikes is beyond me, vote with your feet and maybe the Japs will get this good. 2010 KTM 990 ADVENTURE LC8, New look, new power, new features – the KTM 990 Adventure scores points at all levels. practical, comfortable (once gel seat fitted) - genueinely different and very orange. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google But we decided to take a step back and seek out a 990 and look at just what made this platform so good first time round. The wind protection is average with the standard screen. BIG PROBLEM: Engine cut out when changing down at any speed/gear. The heat off the pipes melted the back mudguard and possibly damaged the rear shock internals.The dealer charged me £450 for an ECU replacement after they crashed the original one in their workshop. However last week while the bike was parked up after ride out (Approx 5mins after I had got of the bike) The fuel tank ruptured on the right hand side, dumping petrol everywhere, Scary!

Our bike had ditched the twin system and standard airbox for a Rottweiler intake kit and a Rottweiler two into one conversion terminating in a Yoshimura end can, the effect of the intake noise and exhaust turning the original burble to an angry bark and the howl to an almost deafening scream at the top end. Easy to push aroud. Strengths: Engine performace, handling, KTM warranty backup
Weaknesses: Realiablity, the rock hard seat.This bike makes me smile everytime I ride it. 2000 miles later problem has started again. Standard trail attack tyres are fine. After market spots are a must. Once you push the start button, the big V twin booms into life. Next day, same thing. Strengths: Puts a smile on my face everytime I open the garage door. Headlight is absolutely rubbish. Weaknesses: The heat from the underseat exhausts on a sunny day is tremendous, how anyone can ride something like this in a desert is beyond me, you can heat up a ginsters pasty under the seat. seems to needs constant setup, unlike a Jap machine. However, since then, happy biking. !Very comfy bike, especially for tall people like me.