I bought the new 1290 SAS and I am in love since day 1. The bike is sporty but also relax on the highway with the ACC. Did last time a 800km journey in 1 day, from Amsterdam to Piesport and back again. Perfect!

@redangrevival

2 жыл бұрын

👌 That is great to hear, glad you love it. I really really enjoyed it, so much fun, and good to hear from an owners perspective that you find it comfortable on longer journeys as well. Long may you continue to enjoy it. Cheers and all the best

@ABDULLAH-xe8hj

Жыл бұрын

What is the appropriate length for it?

I had a 2008 990 ADV. I could never get used to how high up I was. I am 5'9" for reference. Was still a fun bike. KTM really can make a mean V-Twin.

@redangrevival

2 жыл бұрын

Very well said, they really do know how to make a mean V-Twin!! 🤘 Yes it is high up, though I suppose all adventure bikes these days are high off the ground. I personally am also 5'9", I actually quite like that high up riding position. Just personal preference though. I do love a KTM 👍

Great review. Been binge watching reviews lately. Looking to buy a 2021-2022 1290 SAS in spring/summer 😃 Tried one out a couple of weeks ago, what a machine! Tried a Multistrada V2 and a GS1250 aswell, but the KTM won my heart. Will make a great addition to the MV in the garage 😎

@redangrevival

9 ай бұрын

Thanks I appreciate it and glad you enjoyed the review 👍 Absolutely a fine edition to the garage! Such a brilliant bike, I love it

i wont even have to watch the review. love it already!!😍😘😘😍😍

@redangrevival

2 жыл бұрын

Haha 👍 it is a brilliant bike! Go on give it a watch!! 😉

Great entertaining review as you always do, must admit though that the part that made me the happiest is when you said that at 5'9" you can flat foot it. I am half an inch over that and was rather concerned that I would not be tall enough to comfortably ride it, so you have put my mind at ease which has made my day. Thanks bud

@redangrevival

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, really glad you enjoyed the review 👍 Yes I can flat foot it, also there is adjustability with the seat so you should be fine. Such a brilliant bike, I may own one some day 😉 Cheers

Again a very nice and good review of yours. Good voice and nice british accent I envy so much as a Belgian ! Thumbs up ! 👌

@redangrevival

2 жыл бұрын

Many thanks Alain, I appreciate it 👍 Haha glad you like the accent! All the best to you.

Absolutely awesome 👌

@redangrevival

Жыл бұрын

👌 Many thanks Dave. It is a fantastic bike and I cannot wait to ride it again!! So much fun

Nice one there Red this is the first KTM I have liked the look of, I would have to bin that awful looking silencer but apart from that all good I will go from here and check prices but I reckon probably to tall fer me ! , good one enjoyed a lot : ) cheers

@redangrevival

2 жыл бұрын

Hey, thanks, really glad you liked it 👍 One hell of a machine this!! Very impressive and so capable. Agreed the silencer is BIG!! A pricey bike, but you are getting a lot of Tech. Cheers, all the best

Wow ! This is an impressive beautiful bike !! when i see such a beast i dream about being younger ! Wow just and only beautiful !

@redangrevival

Жыл бұрын

It really is something else to ride! So much fun and can really do it all.

I m getting mine next week hopefully,i didn't even see it in real,i always had superbikes and did lots of motocross,so adventure bike is new to me,i m glad to hear that at 5'9 tall you feel comfortable on it coz this was my main concern...

@redangrevival

8 ай бұрын

I think you will love it! It is an absolute riot to ride and so practical as well. Welcome to the adventure bike world 👍

@mxcostadelsol3651

8 ай бұрын

Thanks,can't wait to ride it@@redangrevival

Great review. In 2013 I bought a GS over a KTM 1190 ADV on a head-over-heart decision. I’m not a fast rider but the KTM brought the hooligan out in me and much as you say the potential to exceed speed limits without effort is always there. Not that it wouldn’t lug but it’s natural habitat was (too) fast. I’ve gone ATAS DCT because it has that Miss Daisy pace if you let it rather than the snarling beast ready to escape the leash. It’s on my bucket list all the same even just to try along with several more…… And that’s the nature of biking; you buy a new machine and still ponder your next. Keep up the great reviews!

@redangrevival

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Ian, I completely understand and very well said 👍 So much fun but I do genuinely worry that I would ride it too fast on the road as it is just so good!! Amazingly capable machine, we are spoilt for choice these days. A great choice the ATAS DCT, so relaxing and as you say cruises at a lovely speed. I think you and I may have a similar riding style! Cheers

@forestmotoadventures

2 жыл бұрын

I also bought the ‘21 ATAS DCT last August. I grew weary of waiting for the Super Adventure 1290 R to arrive in the US. I completely agree with Ian about the nature of our curiosity for the next bike. In all reality my current steed has more power and torque than anyone “needs,” but clearly the KTM has drawn out the inner hooligan in every rider.

Great review Angus 👍REALLY like that bike..if I ever get rid of the Triumph then I'd be very tempted

@redangrevival

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man 👌 Good to hear you liked it. Haha same it is a fantastic motorbike, loved it, an absolute blast!! So capable and versatile as well. "The grass is always greener!" If I where you I would hang onto that beautiful Triumph scrambler you have for the summer at least! Only my opinion though 😉 Cheers

@2wheeledwillie395

2 жыл бұрын

@@redangrevival haha! Thanks buddy..Yep in reality I could never let the Scrambler go ...a bit like you and speedy 😍

@redangrevival

2 жыл бұрын

👌 That is good to hear! Enjoy your riding.

KTM make some sick bikes brv, I really like this, regards Richard London UK 🇬🇧

@redangrevival

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Richard, they really do don't they!! Absolutely love this bike, so impressed. What a machine 👍 Cheers

Greetings from Luxembourg! Nice solid review there mate! Consider me subscribed. I’m booked for a test ride tomorrow morning and I’m not sure what to expect really, my current adventure bike is a 1996 Suzuki DR800 on which I’ve seen most of Europe between Athens and John O’Groats. I might be in for a few surprises I guess!

@redangrevival

2 жыл бұрын

Hi, thanks really glad you liked the review and welcome to the channel 👍 Haha wow, yes I would say you are going to be in for one big surprise!! It may take a while for your brain to adjust. It is a brilliant machine and very capable. Nice sounds like you have had some great adventures on your Suzuki. If you are looking to replace it, the KTM would be a great choice. Cheers and hope you enjoy the test ride 👌

@jmlupoludowicy1239

2 жыл бұрын

@@redangrevival Yes, I enjoyed my test ride, thank you and indeed that power delivery requires some recalibrating of the senses. But apart from the power what shocked me most is the nimbleness of this thing, how on earth is it possible to hide all that weight so well? It sure enough doesn’t handle like a 230kg bike from the 90’s! It’s really easy to ride, almost telepathically in contrast to the trusty old Suzy which feels more like wrestling a stubborn donkey! 😅 I know that I should test ride all the other usual suspects before deciding but the KTM 1290 SAS really could be the one. The Husqvarna Norden 901 was my first choice but not having a dealership in Luxembourg (yet), got me looking elsewhere. And before someone brings it up, I really can’t stand the looks of the 890 Adventure! 😜 Cheers! Lupo

@redangrevival

2 жыл бұрын

@@jmlupoludowicy1239 👌Awesome, really glad you enjoyed the ride! It is incredible ins't it, how nimble it feels!! I think the bladder style fuel tank helps a lot to keep the weight low down. Haha your poor old Suzy! Yes I recommend test riding the competition before making a decision. However if I where to buy an adventure bike, the SAS would be very close to number one spot 😉 P.S I completely agree, don't like the looks of the 890 either!! Cheers and good luck on your decision

Congratulations for the review from Spain. Thank you for the substittles in Spanish. 👏🏻👏🏻 One question, please: is the KTM very hot? Thanks a lot.

@redangrevival

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Sergio, thanks you very much, really pleased you liked the review. It is my pleasure! Of course the weather in the UK is cooler than in Spain so I cannot say for how it would be in Spain, however I did not notice any warmth from the bike at all!! A fantastically fun and capable machine 👍 Hope that helps.

Don't think you'll part with Speedy any time soon. Keep up the great videos and positive messages :-)

@redangrevival

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Brian 👌 Absolutely not, I love my Speedmaster, will be hanging onto her for a while yet! However I always do appreciate a great bike when I ride one 😁 Cheers and all the best

‘Sports bike on stilts’ haha. I really like your reviews so much enthusiasm, not over technical and all with a certain style. Great bike but too big for me, unfortunately

@redangrevival

2 жыл бұрын

Haha it really is, so capable and fast, but with that high riding position and long travel suspension!! Many thanks, I appreciate that 👍 Really pleased you like the reviews. Cheers

awesome indeed

@redangrevival

Жыл бұрын

One of the big adventure bikes that has really stuck in my mind!!! Crazy fun for such a big and practical bike 😁

Nice video . If only people knew how long they take to put together 👍

@redangrevival

2 жыл бұрын

Hi, thanks so much I appreciate it 👍 Yes very true!! It is a lot of work, but enjoyable as well. Thanks for recognising the work that goes into it. Cheers

Nice bike. Would love to see you do a review on the Rocket III GT.

@redangrevival

2 жыл бұрын

👍 yup loved it! Really fun and impressive bike. Now theres a good one to test. I will try and organise that! Cheers

Just sub'd thorough review. Nicely done. My thoughts on the bike... KTM are simply not reliable. Another u tuber I'm sub'd to is the likeable rider. Had, I believe a super duke...he had nothing but problems with it..keep up the good work.

@redangrevival

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Frank, many thanks I appreciate it 👍 Glad you liked the review and welcome to the channel! Yes fair enough, I have heard of some problems as well. It is a shame, as it is such a brilliant motorbike. Perhaps it is luck of the draw? I have heard of his channel, I will take a look at some of the videos. Cheers and all the best

@erwindenengelsen8144

2 жыл бұрын

@@redangrevival i'd call it luck of the draw. Put 20k plus km on my sas '20 model. No problem whatsoever, Just pure fun... My two cents. Good review there!

@redangrevival

2 жыл бұрын

@@erwindenengelsen8144 Thanks glad you liked the review 👍 That is good to hear you haven't had any problems. I agree, I think a lot of these teething problems are just luck of the draw. That is encouraging to hear from an owner of one. Cheers

@Stevelemacon

Жыл бұрын

I have the new 1290 SAS and it’s my third KTM in the last 6 years and apart from a duff battery in a keyfob I haven’y had any problems. Wouldn’t have another make of bike now

Well, the difference between S and R is not just in the size of the wheels and tires though. Suspension allows for different wheel travel, ground clearance is different so as the sitting height… It is an exciting bike, but reviews should be accurate especially “in small details”, not just emotional. No hard feelings, just some feedback for future reviews🤝

@redangrevival

Жыл бұрын

All good, I take it onboard 👍 Cheers

I noticed that after few months and several rides, I got to used to power and all that came new normal. Now I can just ride easy and normal way and still that all power and fun is there waiting but I don´t use it as often as when all that was new and exciting.

@redangrevival

2 жыл бұрын

That is very interesting and good hear 👍 I was wondering wether that might be the case (getting used to it). On these test rides it is too easy to get carried away because you know you have to give the bike back soon!! Very nice to be able to relax with the bike, but then have all that fun power when you fancy using it. Cheers

The electronic anti dive I found to be very effective

@redangrevival

2 жыл бұрын

👍 Yes I forgot to mention that in the review. It worked really well and just adds to the amazing handling of the bike.

Like the color scheme. Didn’t know it came in all black only seen the orange paint scheme.

@redangrevival

Жыл бұрын

Yes I prefer the black option, bit less in your face!

@mattstakeontheancients7594

Жыл бұрын

@@redangrevival just makes me like the bike even more. The orange wasn’t a deal breaker but the black looks much better in my opinion

Thanks for the review. I've got the previous model Super Adventure and can confirm the engine is great. What would you buy with your own money, this or the GSA?

@redangrevival

Жыл бұрын

It is my pleasure, thanks for watching 👍 Such a fantastic and fun bike! That is a very hard decision, but I must say I would probably go for the GS. Very keen on shaft drive

@huambo

Жыл бұрын

@@redangrevival Thanks for replying! I test rode a GS (not GSA) today, and enjoyed it very much . . . however the 1290 is significantly quicker. It;s a tough one thats for sure!

@SololaneMvlog

8 ай бұрын

That’s easy to answer… I can afford a ktm 1290sas…full options. I can’t afford a bmw gs basic 🤣🤣

I really shouldn’t watch your reviews. My wallet can’t keep up 😂🍻

@redangrevival

Жыл бұрын

Haha sorry about that!! There are just too many good bikes out there 😁

I get mine tomorrow …. I don’t realize yet :)

@redangrevival

2 жыл бұрын

👌 congratulations!! Bet you cannot wait. It is such a brilliant bike. Enjoy 👍

I did ride the new BMW 1250 GS and Ducati V4s before I bought this KTM and I have to say if you give me this 3 and say pick one I would once again go with the Ktm. So easy, fast, comfort is great with optional Ktm seat and radar cruise works just great on AC. Sound with Akrapovic way better the V4s. It loves to ride slow or fast, just a bike for all situation and V2 is for me still best motor option. It makes you smile every time you ride it.

@redangrevival

2 жыл бұрын

Hi, I have to say I am inclined to agree with you 👍 It was just such a fun ride and really an amazing motorcycle! The V Twins that KTM make are just fantastic, such much character and versatile as well. Congratulations on your buy, I hope you enjoy it for a long time to come. Cheers

It's a great bike, I just hope KTM got their reliability issue fixed. That the only thing stopping me from getting one.

@redangrevival

2 жыл бұрын

It is a fantastic bike, I really enjoyed it. Sooo much fun to ride and practical as well. I think their reliability is a lot better than in the past, I have heard of a few problems though.

@benkelly2190

Жыл бұрын

Go for it mate. I brought mine three months ago. I’ve done 4K miles no issues and far, far better than my retired GS.

I like the video and your reviewstyle. But you riding around with a 2.2bar rear made me nervous. When the pressure on my bike is about 0.3 less than it should, it definitely rides like ass, especially on corner exit.

@redangrevival

2 жыл бұрын

👍 thanks, I appreciate it and glad you liked the review. I know, it was lower than I would usually be comfortable with!! Too be honest I didn't notice any negative effects on the ride, makes me think maybe the electronic pressure gauge was faulty 🤔

I brought that very bike and still have it

@redangrevival

Жыл бұрын

👍 O nice, absolutely love this bike, just crazy fun! Enjoy

I see so many different comments (mainly handling and low speed stuff) about the same thing on this KTM. Hard to know who to listen to

I so, so wish KTM would do a 890 SMT. The 1290 is fantastic, but it's too expensive, like all the big ADV bikes and too powerful. Apart from German Autobahns you can't use the power anywhere in Europe.

@redangrevival

2 жыл бұрын

I get where you are coming from, the 1290 is the pinnacle of adventure bike power and although not the most expensive it is still pricey! I suppose there is the 890 Adventure version 👍

Hi Red I’ve noticed your pack for the phone which is obviously easily transferable between the bikes you test. Can you tell me what it is? Thanks Den

@redangrevival

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Den, Yes it is really good and fits almost any bike! It is actually a bag for bicycles from Halfords! I bought it ages ago, but it just works so well. Sorry I don't have a model name for it, but it is on sale in all Halfords stores in the bicycle department 👍

@denisg4288

2 жыл бұрын

@@redangrevival I will have a look. Thanks.

Better than multistrada v4?

@redangrevival

Жыл бұрын

Different!! I personally would have the KTM over the V4!

I would love to get something like this but unfortunately I suffer from reliability anxiety with any European marque.

@redangrevival

9 ай бұрын

They are much much better than they used to be!

😎👍👍👍😎

@redangrevival

Жыл бұрын

👌👍👌

So would it be this or the Tiger?

@redangrevival

2 жыл бұрын

Ooo that is a very good question! I would need to ride the Tiger again, but to give you an answer now I would say the KTM!!!

@stonkerontheroad9609

2 жыл бұрын

@@redangrevival I currently have the previous KTM. Lovely bike but a few niggles are making me lean towards the Triumph next time

@redangrevival

2 жыл бұрын

@@stonkerontheroad9609 Fair enough, Triumphs are so reliable these days. Worth a ride on the new SAS model, apparently they have worked on some of the previous models niggles.

@stonkerontheroad9609

2 жыл бұрын

@@redangrevival I only had a few issues with the screen not booting from time to time and the bike forgetting it had heated grips etc. What I am a bit miffed about though was an indicator filling with water and failing. They wouldn't replace it under warranty as I had the bike serviced by an independent

@redangrevival

2 жыл бұрын

@@stonkerontheroad9609 Ok nothing too bad, however enough small issues can be tiresome! On that note the Triumphs screen is relatively slow to start up. No biggy though. Crazy why they wouldn't replace that!

So here we go

It is not an AKRAPOVIK it is AKRAPOVIČ which you can read as CH at the end

@redangrevival

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍 Apologies my pronunciation is terrible!! I shall get it right from now on. Cheers

essai complet

All bikes have limitations. You need more than 1 day to review bikes. Front suspension e at high speeds is vague, brakes and weak, wind buffeting is bad. I own one

@redangrevival

2 жыл бұрын

I agree one definitely needs longer than a day to fully get to know a bike. I just work with the time I get on them! That is interesting to hear from an owners point of view. The brakes are weak, i am surprised. Is it possible your pads have worn out?

@blade1535

3 ай бұрын

Do you still own it?