KTM presents its 1190 Adventure twins at Intermot Show 2012

Austrian bike-maker KTM’s stall at the 2012 Intermot was rather subdued with only the 2013 1190 and 1190 R Adventure twins drawing the limelight. The two new adventure enduro models are said to be the lightest and the most powerful motorcycles in the segment. Powered by an 1195cc vee-twin engine churning out 150PS of power, the 1190 Adventure twins have received interesting updates for 2013. The trellis frame made out of sturdy chrome molybdenum steel is ultralight and rigid to take over all sorts of terrains.

Both models also get high-spec suspension components made by WP suspension while braking units are provided by Brembo complimented by Bosch-developed ABS unit. Weighing only 230kg with fuel, the 2013 1190 Adventure is sure to be a top class contender in the fight of the big traillies. The ‘R’ model gets further upgrades readying it for competition use implying KTM’s motto Ready to Race. It gets a bigger 21-inches wheel in the front and an 18-inch wheel on the rear while travel on the high-quality WP suspension has been increased by 220 millimetres on the front. The rear suspension too has been reworked for the 1190 Adventure R to sustain the cross country riding that it will be subjected to.

The suspension is fully adjustable while the ‘R’ also gets KTM’s advanced combined anti-lock braking system. There is also the 4-stage traction control system deployed for those who like to play safe, but worry not for the maniacs there is an option to turn off all rider aids and go suicidal in world’s first ever off-road mode. The above upgrades along with rougher and better tyre treads distinguish the R from the stock 1190 Adventure and present it with competition ready demeanor.