Pictures and details of an all-new 2013 KTM 1190 Adventure have emerged from a brochure that briefly appeared on KTM‘s official website.
The bike will be powered by a 1190cc V-Twin engine, not a 1290cc powerplant as initially expected. The engine is based on the engine powering the RC8R sportbike, with the brochure claiming 148 hp (150 PS for in metric) compared to the 173 hp claimed by the RC8R.
Other highlights revealed by the leaked document include four engine maps plus one for off-road, ride-by-wire throttle, an adjustable windshield, multifunctional display, ABS, slipper clutch and traction control. The brochure also claims a weight of 235 kg (518 pounds) fully-fueled.
Highly developed LC8 V-two cylinder with double ignition, the latest Keihin motor management, electronic fuel injection with drive-by-wire and anti-hopping clutch- Performance: 110 kW/150 hp, torque: 125 Nm, 15,000 km Inspection intervals, low fuel consumption- 230 kg with a full tank- Multilevel combined BOSCH-ABS, multilevel BOSCH Traction Control (MTC), multiple programmable electronic WP suspension (EDS)- New innovation: Offroad modus for ABS and MTC!- Very stable latticed tubular frame made of extremely rigid chrome- molybdenum- steel- High quality suspension components from WP Suspension- Tubeless road tires on wire spoke wheels with airtight rim – 120/70-19 front; 170/60-17 rear- Adjustable footrests, seat height, handlebar position and windshield- The very latest VDO combi instruments
Highly developed LC8 V-two cylinder with double ignition, the latest Keihin motor management, electronic fuel injection with drive-by-wire and anti-hopping clutch- Performance: 110 kW/150 hp, torque: 125 Nm, 15,000 km inspection intervals, low fuel consumption- 235 kg with a full tank- Multilevel combined BOSCH-ABS and multilevel BOSCH traction control (MTC)- New innovation: Offroad modus for ABS and MTC!- Fully adjustable WP USD telescopic fork with separate rebound and compression damping- Fully adjustable rear WP shock absorber- Suitable for the asphalt, tubeless Enduro tires on wire spoke wheels with airtight rim -90/90-21 front; 150/60-18 rear- Adjustable footrests, handlebar position and
What the hell is “Drive by wire”? Does that mean you press a button and the bike turns? Or is it that the handlebars are connected to the wheels by wires?
Sweet and if the numbers ever come up then there will be one in the garage, prefer the standard one. Why does the R have the same power and all that jazz but weighs 5kg more? Thought being the R meant turning it up to 11?
