KTM 990 Adventure (2009-current)

I have tried a lot of these do it all bikes, but the compromise is just not for me. Supporters say they do everything pretty well, but IMO they don't do anything well enough. They are really heavy (this one weighs the same as my old school 2002 Bandit 1200?) so they are a handful in the dirt (I prefer my 250Lb/50hp Husky 610 WXE). The tires and suspension really hold the bike back for me on the road. My garage consists of4 bikes that cost about the same price as this one bike. I also rode the supermoto 990, which was neat, but had poor fuel range, and cost was up there. These bikes just are not the right fit for my needs. Ride one maybe you will like it;)

just got 1550miles on it and is runing well handles realy well and is showing up alot of sport bike riders up on the twisty bits (its only a off road bike lads lol) still glad i went for the R in place of the S but a comfort seat is on xmass list. so pros handels well go like stink to 100 eats pot holes/crap road surfaces good for long runs feels well built and has a the giggle factor every time i ride it is also a bit of a lady magnet comp to the sport bike i had which was a shock. negatives R is very tall bike even at 6,3 im tip toe so unless ur a fan ofthe pies you need the lower seat it also likes a drink even with 20 ltr tank on blasts its only getting 100miles (normal riding 140ish) and could do with a bit more top end (track time only officer) so what would it need to make it a total killer off the bmw (2 years time tho when i can afford another new one) the rc8 engine a fuel gauge/trip thing heated grips that are like the bmw look like they should be there no cheep after market things engine bars as std bigger tank 2 maps sports and touring (for good mpg) round up top bike and far cooler than a old mans bmw

just got 1550miles on it and is runing well handles realy well and is showing up alot of sport bike riders up on the twisty bits (its only a off road bike lads lol) still glad i went for the R in place of the S but a comfort seat is on xmass list. so pros handels well go like stink to 100 eats pot holes/crap road surfaces good for long runs feels well built and has a the giggle factor every time i ride it is also a bit of a lady magnet comp to the sport bike i had which was a shock. negatives R is very tall bike even at 6,3 im tip toe so unless ur a fan ofthe pies you need the lower seat it also likes a drink even with 20 ltr tank on blasts its only getting 100miles (normal riding 140ish) and could do with a bit more top end (track time only officer) so what would it need to make it a total killer off the bmw (2 years time tho when i can afford another new one) the rc8 engine a fuel gauge/trip thing heated grips that are like the bmw look like they should be there no cheep after market things engine bars as std bigger tank 2 maps sports and touring (for good mpg) round up top bike and far cooler than a old mans bmw

just pick my new 990 adv r one up yest 01,09,11 and what can i say i but 150miles on in the 1st day and loving it its feel nearly as nibble as gsxr600 l0 i part ex for it the power good and smoother that my all 749 on the fueling and at the age of 26 i dont think i be buying a sports bike again and it just dose everything i want and more and still has charm i will post again when i got more miles on it